Best Cafe is a restaurant franchise offering a welcoming dining experience centered on quality food and beverages. With a franchise fee of $40,000, the brand provides entrepreneurs an opportunity to open a neighborhood cafe that serves a…
Total Investment
$1.1M – $2.3M
Franchise Fee
$40,000
Royalty Rate
5% of Gross Sales Gross Sales
Total Units
136
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About Best Cafe - Franchises Franchise
Best Cafe is a restaurant franchise offering a welcoming dining experience centered on quality food and beverages.
With a franchise fee of $40,000, the brand provides entrepreneurs an opportunity to open a neighborhood cafe that serves a menu designed to appeal to a broad range of tastes and dining occasions.
Each Best Cafe location is designed to be a go to spot for breakfast, lunch, and casual meals, creating a comfortable environment where guests feel at home.
💰Best Cafe - Franchises Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$1.1M
Average Investment
$1.7M
Maximum Investment
$2.3M
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
$40,000
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
5% of Gross Sales of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund
1.25% of Gross Sales
National brand fund
Total Investment Range
$1,090,000 – $2,335,000
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $1.1M–$2.3M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1.25% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
Item
Low
High
When Due To Be Made
Pre-Construction
$25,000
$144,000
As arranged As arranged Contractors/
Suppliers
Front of House
$40,000
$89,000
Suppliers
Back of House
$208,000
$300,000
As incurred As incurred Suppliers
ESTIMATED
$826,000
$1,680,000
BCF
Grand Opening
$15,000
$15,000
Landlord/
Employees
ESTIMATED OPENING
$264,000
$655,000
Lump Sum When the BCF
Development
Agreement is
signed
Leasehold and Office
Best Cafe - Franchises does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Best Cafe - Franchises does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
⚖Best Cafe - Franchises Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordBest Cafe - Franchises has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈Best Cafe - Franchises System Growth
Total Units
136
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
136
Best Cafe - Franchises currently operates 0 franchised locations and 136 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Best Cafe - Franchises Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Best Cafe - Franchises franchise ranges from $1,090,000 to $2,335,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Best Cafe - Franchises charges a royalty fee of 5% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 1.25% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Best Cafe - Franchises Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Best Cafe - Franchises to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Best Cafe - Franchises does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Best Cafe - Franchises has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $1,090,000-$2,335,000, a 5% of Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $1,090,000 to $2,335,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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Best Cafe - Franchises
Total Investment
$1.1M – $2.3M
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$40,000
Royalty5% of Gross Sales
Marketing Fee1.25% of Gross Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units136
Earnings Claim (Item 19)No
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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