ROI · cash-on-cash · brand presets
Coffee Shop Franchise ROI Calculator
Model coffee franchise investment, royalties, margins, financing, owner cash flow, payback, and 5-year ROI.
Assumptions
ROI outputs
$132,810
Estimated owner cash flow / year
- Annual Revenue
- $840,000
- Annual EBITDA
- $186,000
- Owner Cash Flow
- $132,810
- Break-even Point (monthly sales)
- $37,448
- Payback Period
- ~4.1 yrs
- 5-Year ROI
- 120.7%
- Cash-on-Cash Return
- 69.0%
Cash invested
$192,500
Annual debt service
$53,190
Directional estimate only — rebuild with current FDD Item 7 / Item 19 figures, local contractor quotes, and lender terms before investing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good ROI for a coffee shop franchise?
Well-run coffee franchises often target roughly 12–20% cash-on-cash once mature, with simple CapEx payback commonly in the 3.5–5.5 year range. Early-year stores usually underperform mature AUV while traffic ramps.
Does this calculator use FDD Item 19 earnings?
No. Outputs are directional planning estimates. Rebuild with current FDD Item 7 / Item 19 figures, local contractor quotes, and lender terms before investing.
Which inputs matter most?
Monthly revenue (AUV), labor %, rent, royalty/marketing fees, and cash invested after financing. Small changes in throughput or labor often move ROI more than a 1-point royalty difference.
Should I use brand presets?
Presets give a starting underwrite for highly searched brands like Dunkin', Dutch Bros, Scooter's, and 7 Brew. Always override with your territory's rents, build-out bids, and franchisor disclosures.
Coffee franchise ROI depends on CapEx, AUV, royalty load, labor, rent, and financing — not brand slogans. Use brand presets or custom inputs to stress-test cash flow before you buy.
- Owner Cash Flow = EBITDA − Annual Debt Service
- Cash-on-Cash = Owner Cash Flow ÷ Cash Invested
- 5-Year ROI = (Owner Cash Flow × 5) ÷ Total Investment
Built for coffee franchise buyers comparing drive-thru and café concepts across leading U.S. brands.