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LAST UPDATED: 3/2023FRANCHISE WEBSITE: <a href="biggbyfranchising.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">biggbyfranchising.com/</a>NUMBER OF LOCATIONS:&nbsp; 300+REPORTED COST TO GET IN: $276,000–$439,000REPORTED ROI (Item 19): $327,562–$1,381,549<a href="https://1851franchise.com/biggbycoffee">BIGGBY® COFFEE</a> the 300-plus location coffee brand was founded in 1995 in East Lansing, Michigan. Just one year after opening and on the brink of opening a second location, founders&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/biggbybob/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bob Fish</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-biggby/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Michael McFall</a> shook hands and agreed to start franchising. McFall was originally hired as a barista and another co-founder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-roszel-151672b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mary Roszel</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biggby.com/mary-roszel-biggby-coffee-co-founder-to-retire/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">now retired</a>, suggested that Fish talk to McFall about a management position.&nbsp;The decision to start franchising was&nbsp;<a href="https://biggby.com/why-i-franchised-my-business-biggby-coffee-co-founders-and-co-ceos-bob-fish-and-mike-mcfall/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631#:~:text=About%20The%20BIGGBY%C2%AE%20COFFEE,decided%20to%20franchise%20the%20concept." target="_blank" rel="nofollow">based purely on demand</a>.&nbsp;“We ended up in franchising because a whole bunch of people kept calling us asking to franchise!” said McFall. “It was really a demand-led decision, and it wasn’t rocket science to figure out that franchising could be a strong path.”&nbsp;<h4>How Many Locations Are There?</h4>BIGGBY® COFFEE has over 300 locations in 13 states. Many of the locations are in Michigan and Ohio.&nbsp;<h4>How Much Does It Cost to Open a BIGGBY® COFFEE?</h4>The estimated initial investment for BIGGBY® COFFEE is $276,000–$439,000. A breakdown of the costs is located below and is also listed as item seven on the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).<ul><li>Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000</li><li>Real Property Rental: $1,000–$21,000</li><li>Leasehold Improvements: $140,000–$205,000</li><li>Furniture, Equipment and Decor: $61,500–$71,000</li><li>Drive-Through Equipment: $13,500–$14,500</li><li>Blueprints, Plans and Permits: $5,500–$11,000</li><li>Interior and Exterior Signage: $4,000–$15,000</li><li>Initial Inventory: $9,000–$14,000</li><li>Insurance: $3,500–$4,500</li><li>Utility Expense: $500–$4,000</li><li>License Permits and Other: $1,000–$2,500</li><li>Initial Advertising and Grand Opening Promotions: $9,000</li><li>Misc. Travel and Living Expenses for Training: $500–$5,000</li><li>Organizational Expenses: $2,000–$2,500</li><li>Additional Funds—Three Months: $5,000–$40,000</li><li>Total Estimated Initial Investment: $276,000–$439,000</li></ul>If you have more questions about franchising a BIGGBY® COFFEE, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biggbyfranchising.com/blog/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">view FAQs here</a>.<h4>What Is The BIGGBY® COFFEE Business Model?</h4>There are four different options when franchising a BIGGBY® COFFEE. Your potential choices are listed below.<ul><li>Lobby and Drive-Thru</li><li>Lobby Model</li><li>Drive-Thru Only Model</li><li>Kiosk Model</li></ul>The lobby and drive-thru model offers two points of sale for fast service. The lobby-model works well for strip centers. The drive-thru-only model provides real-estate flexibility and fast service for customers. The kiosk model is perfect for college campuses, hospitals, airports and more. You can learn more about BIGGBY® COFFEE’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biggbyfranchising.com/research/what-are-our-business-models/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">business models here</a>.&nbsp;<h4>How Much Can BIGGBY® COFFEE Franchise Owners Make?</h4>There is a breakdown of potential earnings for BIGGBY® COFFEE franchisees listed on Item 19 of the FDD. The numbers listed below are based on drive-thru sales made in 2021.&nbsp;Systemwide, the average gross sales were $722,745. On the high-end, franchisees can earn&nbsp; $1,381,549. On the low end, they can earn $327,562. To see a further breakdown of 2021 drive-thru sales, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biggbyfranchising.com/research/how-much-can-i-make/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">view the chart here</a>.&nbsp;<h4>What Is the Franchise Fee for BIGGBY® COFFEE?</h4>The franchise fee for BIGGBY® COFFEE is $20,000. The coffee brand does offer a half-off discount for veterans looking to open a BIGGBY® COFFEE. BIGGBY® COFFEE does not directly offer financing but does have relationships with third-party lenders to assist those in need of financing.&nbsp;<h4>Who Are the Leaders of BIGGBY® COFFEE?</h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-roszel-151672b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Co-Founder: Mary Roszel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/biggbybob/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Co-Founder and Co-CEO: Bob Fish</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-biggby/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Co-Founder and Co-CEO: Michael McFall</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-dipietro/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Vice President of Emerging Market Development: Tony DiPietro</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-dipietro/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Chief Development Officer: Lisa Oak&nbsp;</a></li></ul><h4>What Helpful Articles Can I Read to Learn More About BIGGBY® COFFEE?</h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.biggbyfranchising.com/meet-our-co-founders/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Meet Our Co-Founders</a></li><li><a href="https://biggby.com/why-i-franchised-my-business-biggby-coffee-co-founders-and-co-ceos-bob-fish-and-mike-mcfall/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631#:~:text=About%20The%20BIGGBY%C2%AE%20COFFEE,decided%20to%20franchise%20the%20concept." target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Why I Franchised My Business: BIGGBY® COFFEE Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Bob Fish and Mike McFall</a></li><li><a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/biggby-coffee/299698?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Start a BIGGBY® COFFEE Franchise in 2023 | Entrepreneur</a></li><li><a href="https://biggby.com/biggby-coffee-ranked-among-the-top-franchises-in-entrepreneurs-highly-competitive-franchise-500/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-biggby-coffees-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2721631" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">BIGGBY® COFFEE Ranked Among the Top Franchises in Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®</a></li></ul> Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. 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