The

10

best

Coffee & Tea

franchises of 2026

Complete ranking by Growth & Profitability

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.

Biggby Coffee

8.3
/
10

Biggby Coffee offers a wide menu of gourmet coffee beverages and specialty drinks in a welcoming environment.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

420
+
26%
26%
Franchise fee

?

$20,000
Investment

?

$296,000 - $1,012,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$703,000

+
4.0%
4.0%
Operating Profit

?

12.5%

Our score
8.3
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

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.

  • Large system with 420 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$654K)
  • Solid 0.93x payback
  • Healthy franchisee growth (~26%) supports continued expansion

Scooter’s Coffee

8.1
/
10

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

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

825
+
57%
57%
Franchise fee

?

$40,000
Investment

?

$692,000 - $1,523,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$881,000

+
2.9%
2.9%
Operating Profit

?

15.4%

Our score
8.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

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.

  • Very large system with 825 franchisees
  • High average investment (~$1.11M)
  • Weaker 1.26x payback
  • Strong franchisee growth (~57%) boosts ranking

The Human Bean

7.6
/
10

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

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

146
+
26%
26%
Franchise fee

?

$30,000
Investment

?

$562,000 - $1,291,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$837,000

+
-7.1%
-7.1%
Operating Profit

?

11.0%

Our score
7.6
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

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.

  • Established system with 146 franchisees
  • High average investment (~$926.5K)
  • Acceptable 1.11x payback
  • Positive franchisee growth (~26%) reinforces momentum

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans

7.2
/
10

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.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

169
+
26%
26%
Franchise fee

?

$15,000
Investment

?

$263,000 - $1,698,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$534,000

+
1.1%
1.1%
Operating Profit

?

16.2%

Our score
7.2
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

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.

  • Large system with 169 franchisees
  • High average investment (~$980.5K)
  • Weak 1.84x payback
  • Healthy franchisee growth (~26%) supports expansion

Aroma Joe's

7.1
/
10

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.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

95
+
32%
32%
Franchise fee

?

$25,000
Investment

?

$501,000 - $959,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$878,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

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.

  • Mid-sized system with 95 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$730K)
  • Solid 0.83x payback
  • Positive franchisee growth (~32%) supports stability

Ziggi's Coffee

7.0
/
10

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

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

93
+
63%
63%
Franchise fee

?

$40,000
Investment

?

$582,000 - $2,093,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$774,000

+
-7.6%
-7.6%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.0
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

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

  • Mid-sized system with 93 franchisees
  • High average investment (~$1.34M)
  • Weak 1.73x payback
  • Strong franchisee growth (~63%) boosts ranking

Red Mango Cafe & Juice Bar

6.9
/
10

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.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

45
+
-21%
-21%
Franchise fee

?

$30,000
Investment

?

$107,000 - $557,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$546,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
6.9
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

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.

  • Established system with 45 franchisees
  • Low average investment (~$332K)
  • Strong 0.61x payback
  • Declining franchisee growth (~-21%) limits ranking

The Coffee Beanery

6.7
/
10

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

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

27
+
-21%
-21%
Franchise fee

?

$15,000
Investment

?

$144,000 - $440,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$225,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
6.7
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

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

  • Smaller system with 27 franchisees
  • Low average investment (~$292K)
  • Weak 1.30x payback
  • Negative franchisee growth (~-21%) weighs on ranking

7 BREW

6.6
/
10

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.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

24
+
n.a.
n.a.
Franchise fee

?

$35,000
Investment

?

$887,000 - $1,849,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$2,358,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

16.3%

Our score
6.6
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

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.

  • Emerging system with 24 franchisees
  • High average investment (~$1.37M)
  • Excellent 0.58x payback
  • Growth data unavailable limits scoring upside

Just Love Coffee Cafe

6.5
/
10

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

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

29
+
71%
71%
Franchise fee

?

$39,000
Investment

?

$470,000 - $711,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$613,000

+
4.0%
4.0%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
6.5
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

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

  • Smaller system with 29 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$590.5K)
  • Acceptable 0.96x payback
  • Strong franchisee growth (~71%) supports upside

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