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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.

By Lauren Turner1851 Franchise Contributor
Updated 9:09AM • 03/19/21

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

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

*This brand is a paid partner of 1851 Franchise. For more information on paid partnerships please click here.

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