Qargo Coffee franchise
A Qargo Coffee franchisee operates a quick-service coffee shop serving hot and cold beverages and selected foods. At the end of 2025 there were 10 Qargo Coffee locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $155K–$625K
- Franchise fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 10+8 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- Not on the SBA Franchise Directory
From Qargo Coffee, Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Qargo Coffee franchise costs
Opening one traditional coffee shop costs an estimated $155,400 to $624,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Qargo Coffee, Inc, 2026 filing, page 16
Qargo Coffee franchise fee
The franchise fee is $50,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Qargo Coffee, Inc, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid weekly. |
|---|
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Qargo Coffee, Inc, 2026 filing, page 12
Sales and earnings
No figures Qargo Coffee does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Qargo Coffee, Inc, 2026 filing, page 40
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 (0) | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 (+4) | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 (+4) | 0 | 1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Qargo Coffee, Inc, 2026 filing, page 40
How Qargo Coffee compares
Of the 25 coffee franchises on this site, Qargo Coffee is the 2nd cheapest to open and the 20th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Qargo Coffee | Typical coffee |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $155K | $459K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 22.2% | 3.3% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +400% | +50.2% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 18 of 25 |
Typical is the median across the 25 brands in coffee franchises.
