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Best Cafe Franchises To Buy in 2021
People are growing tired of cooking at home and eating delivery, and cafe franchises are set to soar as the COVID-19 vaccines become prevalent and Americans return to the joys of dining out.
If you’ve always wanted to own your own business and become a host or hostess in your community, cafe franchises are a great opportunity to consider.
With a variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, bowls, smoothies, coffee and more, the franchises below give you a look into some growing opportunities that invite guests to sit and stay awhile.
Take a look at our top ten picks for the best cafe franchises in the industry right now.
BIGGBY® COFFEE
- Startup costs: $189,550-$378,600
- Units: 246
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Paris Baguette*
- Startup costs: $709,193-$1,386,292
- Units: 4,000
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
- Startup costs: $198,500-$543,500
- Units: 871
Vitality Bowls
- Startup costs: $187,350-$586,500
- Units: 77
The HoneyBaked Ham Co.
- Startup costs: $291,900-$566,600
- Units: 412
Chicken Salad Chick
- Startup costs: $562,000-$740,000
- Units: 161
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans
- Startup costs: $198,000-$578,000
- Units: 123
Kolache Factory
- Startup costs: $431,900-$709,400
- Units: 57
Farm Stores Franchising
- Startup costs: $96,400-$574,200
- Units: 32
Corner Bakery Cafe
- Startup costs: $952,000-$1,935,000
- Units: 192
Panera Bread
- Startup costs: $942,200-$1,600,000
- Units: 2,000
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Lauren Turner
FollowLauren is the Vice President at No Limit Agency. The Michigan native graduated from Boston University and immediately began her career in public relations.
