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New Orleans Brew Franchise

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans is a specialty coffee franchise offering gourmet coffees, teas, blended beverages, whole bean and ground coffee, desserts, sandwiches, and salads. Franchising since 1989, the brand brings the rich coffee culture…

Total Investment
$499K$1.7M
Franchise Fee
$15,000 to $40,000
Royalty Rate
5.0% of net sales business days imposed Gross Sales
Total Units
129
Franchising Since
1989

🌻About New Orleans Brew Franchise

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans is a specialty coffee franchise offering gourmet coffees, teas, blended beverages, whole bean and ground coffee, desserts, sandwiches, and salads.

Franchising since 1989, the brand brings the rich coffee culture of New Orleans to communities nationwide, serving high quality beverages and food items at reasonable prices throughout the day.

The franchise fee ranges from $15,000 to $40,000 depending on the location type and market.

💰New Orleans Brew Franchise Cost & Fees

Minimum Investment
$499K
Average Investment
$1.1M
Maximum Investment
$1.7M
Fee TypeAmountNotes
Initial Franchise Fee$15,000 to $40,000One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee5.0% of net sales business days imposed of gross salesOngoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund2.0% of Gross SalesNational brand fund
Total Investment Range$498,500$1,698,000Includes build-out, inventory, working capital

The investment range of $499K–$1.7M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5.0% of net sales business days imposed) and marketing fee (2.0% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.

📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)

ItemLowHigh
ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT YOUR INITIAL INVESTMENT Amount for Amount for Amoun$15,000$15,000
to signing of Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum Franchisor$40,000$40,000
franchise agreement Real Estate Lease$5,000$2,500
to As Deposit for As arranged Landlord$12,500$12,500
Furniture, Fixtures,$191,500$155,000
arranged Opening Suppliers Within first As Opening Advertising$12,500$12,500
month of Advertising arranged opening Travel and Living Airlines,$3,500$3,500
to As Before Expenses While Hotels and$5,000$5,000
Restaurants Agent/Com$5,000$2,500
arranged Opening Franchisee's Choice Other Prepaid Suppliers Expenses, Such a$4,500$3,500
to As Before and Deposits, Licenses$8,000$6,000
Franchisor$10,000$10,000
and$14,000$14,000
arranged Opening Suppliers$20,000$7,000
to As Before Approved Exterior Signage$30,000$24,000
arranged Opening Suppliers Free Standing Building or Approved Leasehold$550,000$230,000
Not$1,200,000$460,000
to As Before Approved Small Wares$10,000$10,000
arranged Opening Suppliers POS System & Back-$2,500$2,500
to As Before Approved office Computer$5,500$5,500

💵Additional Fees (Item 6)

Fee TypeAmount
Transfer Fee$15,000
Technology Fee$2,500

🏦Financing (Item 10)

DetailInformation
Financing AvailableNo
DescriptionFranchisor does not offer financing.

📊New Orleans Brew Franchise Earnings — Item 19

Average Revenue
$1.0M
Median Revenue
$590K
Revenue Range
$84K$1.4M

Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.

New Orleans Brew Litigation & Risk Flags

3 Pending Actions ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Bankruptcy History DisclosedA bankruptcy disclosure is present in this FDD.

Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.

📈New Orleans Brew System Growth

Total Units
129
Franchised
129
Company-Owned
0

New Orleans Brew currently operates 129 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.

New Orleans Brew Franchise — FAQ

The total investment to open a New Orleans Brew franchise ranges from $498,500 to $1,698,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $15,000 to $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
New Orleans Brew charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of net sales business days imposed of gross sales, plus a 2.0% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the New Orleans Brew 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 New Orleans Brew to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, New Orleans Brew franchise owners report average revenue of $1.0M and median revenue of $590K. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
New Orleans Brew has been franchising since 1989. The FDD shows an investment range of $498,500-$1,698,000, a 5.0% of net sales business days imposed royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 3 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $15,000 to $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $498,500 to $1,698,000 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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New Orleans Brew
Total Investment
$499K$1.7M
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$15,000 to $40,000
Royalty5.0% of net sales business days imposed
Marketing Fee2.0% of Gross Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units129
Franchising Since1989
Earnings Claim (Item 19)Yes
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending Litigation3 actions
Bankruptcy HistoryYes
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