Qargo Coffee
Food & Beverage · Coffee & Beverage
- Active units
- 10
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About Qargo Coffee
Qargo Coffee is a brand that is revolutionizing the coffee industry by empowering creators, one cup at a time. With a focus on quality and innovation, they proudly serve Lavazza coffee, ensuring that each sip is a memorable experience. Their menu is designed to cater to the diverse preferences of coffee enthusiasts, offering a wide range of beverages crafted with expertise and precision. Whether you're in the mood for a classic espresso, a frothy cappuccino, or a refreshing iced coffee, Qargo Coffee has something for everyone. In addition to their exceptional products, Qargo Coffee also provides a welcoming and modern environment for customers to enjoy. With multiple locations, they make it convenient for you to indulge in your coffee cravings. Qargo Coffee is not just a brand, but a community that values partnerships and collaboration. They offer franchising opportunities and strive to create lasting relationships with their partners. Experience the future of coffee with Qargo Coffee and savor the perfect cup every time.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
200 – 2,500 sq ft
- Area Development Agreement (standard locations)
$100k
- Area Development Agreement (non-traditional locations)
$80k
- Veteran discount
50.0% off franchise fee — 50% off the applicable Franchise Fee for first location for qualified U.S. veterans/active duty (honorable discharge eligible).
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations10
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings5
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate66.7%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR123.6%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio5.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$390k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open9 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
Showing 27 of 45 mapped locations
Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.