Coffee and tea franchises operate in a high-frequency beverage segment driven by daily consumption, brand loyalty, and convenience-oriented formats.
These concepts range from drive-thru coffee chains to specialty tea cafés, with performance shaped by unit economics, system scale, and expansion momentum.
Below are the top 10 coffee–tea franchises in the market today, highlighting the brands that best combine scale, growth, and efficient operating models.
Each franchise is evaluated using a balanced scoring model that weighs five core factors equally. The goal is to highlight brands that combine financial performance, operational maturity, and accessible investment levels. Scores are calculated as follows:
The final score out of 10 is calculated using this weighting model, ensuring the ranking highlights franchises that combine strong unit-level economics with system stability and consistent expansion.
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Biggby Coffee offers a wide menu of gourmet coffee beverages and specialty drinks in a welcoming environment.

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$703,000
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12.5%
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Biggby Coffee operates neighborhood coffee shops offering espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and specialty beverages.
Its ranking is driven by strong system scale combined with balanced unit economics and steady expansion.

Drive-thru coffee shop franchise serving a variety of coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, and pastries, providing convenient and high-quality beverages.

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$881,000
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15.4%
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Scooter’s Coffee is a drive-thru-focused coffee franchise emphasizing speed and convenience.
Its ranking reflects massive system scale and rapid franchise expansion despite higher capital requirements.

Drive-thru coffee franchise serving a variety of coffee, espresso drinks, and smoothies, providing convenient and high-quality beverages.

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$837,000
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11.0%
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The Human Bean operates drive-thru coffee locations serving specialty drinks and quick snacks.
Its ranking is supported by solid scale and consistent growth across the system.

Coffeehouse franchise serving a variety of specialty coffees, espressos, and teas, offering a taste of New Orleans' coffee culture with a range of flavored options.

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$534,000
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16.2%
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PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans offers New Orleans–style coffee and café beverages in a traditional café format.
Its ranking benefits from system size and growth despite weaker payback economics.

Aroma Joe's is a specialty coffee franchise that offers a variety of coffee and espresso-based beverages, as well as smoothies and energy drinks, providing a convenient and energizing option for coffee enthusiasts on the go.

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$878,000
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Aroma Joe’s is a drive-thru-centric coffee franchise focused on convenience and speed.
Its ranking reflects balanced economics paired with steady system growth.

Drive-thru coffee franchise serving a variety of coffee, espresso drinks, and smoothies, focusing on quality and customer service.

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$774,000
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Ziggi’s Coffee operates coffee shops and drive-thru locations offering specialty beverages.
Its ranking is driven by rapid expansion tempered by capital intensity.

Frozen yogurt and smoothie franchise known for its all-natural frozen yogurt, fresh fruit smoothies, and cold-pressed juices, providing a refreshing and health-conscious option.

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$546,000
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Red Mango Café & Juice Bar offers smoothies, frozen yogurt, and light café items.
Its ranking benefits from efficient unit economics but is weighed down by declining system size.

Coffee shop franchise offering a variety of coffee, espresso drinks, and baked goods, providing a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

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$225,000
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The Coffee Beanery operates café-style coffee shops serving specialty drinks and food.
Its ranking reflects low investment requirements offset by contraction.

7 BREW is a coffee shop franchise known for its specialty coffee drinks and cozy atmosphere, providing customers with a welcoming space to enjoy high-quality coffee and other beverages.

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$2,358,000
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16.3%
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7 BREW is a drive-thru beverage franchise offering coffee, energy drinks, and specialty beverages.
Its ranking reflects excellent payback efficiency balanced against higher capital needs and limited scale.

Coffee shop franchise serving specialty coffees, breakfast items, and comfort food, creating a welcoming atmosphere for coffee lovers and food enthusiasts.

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$613,000
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Just Love Coffee Café operates full-service cafés serving coffee, waffles, and breakfast items.
Its ranking reflects improving growth momentum within a smaller system.