Arwa Coffee is a specialty coffee brand offering Yemeni-inspired coffees, espresso drinks, and café fare, serving commuters and neighborhood guests, and known for drive-thru convenience, ethically sourced beans, and highlighting the heritage and flavors of Yemeni coffee culture.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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1
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Franchise fee
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$35,000
Investment
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$243,000 - $610,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$0
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Arwa Coffee is a specialty coffee franchise inspired by authentic Yemeni coffee culture and modern café design. The brand was founded in 2022 in Richardson, Texas, with the goal of introducing high-quality Yemeni coffee to a broader U.S. audience.
Arwa Coffee quickly gained attention for its focus on heritage, craftsmanship, and customer experience. The concept blends traditional coffee roots with a contemporary café environment.
Arwa Coffee is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, where the franchisor oversees brand development and franchise operations. The company began franchising in 2024, offering entrepreneurs an opportunity to enter the specialty coffee market with a differentiated concept.
Arwa Coffee sells a curated menu of Yemeni coffee, espresso-based drinks, specialty teas, and signature beverages infused with traditional spices. The brand places strong emphasis on sourcing, preparation methods, and presentation.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Arwa Coffee franchise is
$243,000 - $610,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise.
These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Lease, Rent and Deposit (3 months)
$5,000 to $12,000
Leasehold Improvements
$90,000 to $350,000
Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment
$50,000 to $110,000
POS System and Other Hardware
$7,000
Insurance (3 months)
$1,200 to $2,000
Signage and Graphics (Interior and Exterior)
$7,000
Smallwares, Uniforms and Initial Supplies
$10,000 to $15,000
Initial Inventory
$10,000 to $15,000
Travel Expenses
$1,500 to $4,000
Grand Opening Advertising and Promotion
$2,500 to $6,000
Architectural Blueprints and Plans
$5,000 to $10,000
Utility Deposit
$600
Government Permits and Licenses
$500 to $1,000
Legal and Accounting Fees
$2,500 to $5,000
Additional Funds (3 months)
$15,000 to $30,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$242,800 to $609,600
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Lease, Rent and Deposit (3 months)
$5,000 to $12,000
Leasehold Improvements
$90,000 to $350,000
Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment
$50,000 to $110,000
POS System and Other Hardware
$7,000
Insurance (3 months)
$1,200 to $2,000
Signage and Graphics (Interior and Exterior)
$7,000
Smallwares, Uniforms and Initial Supplies
$10,000 to $15,000
Initial Inventory
$10,000 to $15,000
Travel Expenses
$1,500 to $4,000
Grand Opening Advertising and Promotion
$2,500 to $6,000
Architectural Blueprints and Plans
$5,000 to $10,000
Utility Deposit
$600
Government Permits and Licenses
$500 to $1,000
Legal and Accounting Fees
$2,500 to $5,000
Additional Funds (3 months)
$15,000 to $30,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$242,800 to $609,600
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Arwa Coffee's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Arwa Coffee had 3 total units in 2025, of which 1 were franchised-owned and 2 company-owned.
Arwa Coffee franchise provides a structured training program designed to prepare franchisees and their teams for successful business operation. Here’s a breakdown of the key components:
Initial Training Program Franchisor offers a pre-opening training program for the Designated Manager and up to four additional employees at no cost, held at its headquarters or another designated location. This training must be completed to the franchisor’s satisfaction and covers essential operations of the coffee shop.
Opening Assistance At the time of launch, the franchisor provides an experienced representative—either on-site or virtually—to help the franchisee's staff become familiar with Arwa Coffee’s techniques and to guide them through the opening. This initial assistance is included, but any additional help requested will be billed at current rates.
Additional and Remedial Training Franchisees must send their Designated Manager and other selected employees to any additional training required by the franchisor. This may include courses through third-party providers, online modules, seminars, or in-person events, with all associated costs covered by the franchisee.
Post-Opening Support Franchisor offers advisory support after opening, including telephone and electronic consultations to help resolve operational issues and improve business performance, based on the franchisor’s judgment.
On-Site Training Fees If on-site training is scheduled and then canceled or unattended by the franchisee or their team, the franchisor charges a cancellation fee based on the training type and timing of cancellation notice.
Territory Protection
Arwa Coffee franchise provides a Designated Area once the Coffee Shop location is finalized, offering franchisees a form of territorial protection. Within this Designated Area, no other franchise locations will be authorized, except in Reserved Areas such as malls, airports, hospitals, and other high-traffic venues. This protection ensures exclusivity in standard retail areas but does not cover special-use locations.
However, Arwa Coffee retains broad rights to operate or authorize operations in Reserved Areas even if they fall within a franchisee’s Designated Area. The franchisor can also sell products through other channels such as the internet or telemarketing, and does not compensate franchisees for sales made this way.
Franchisees are restricted from marketing outside their territory without written approval, and any such permissions can be revoked at the franchisor’s discretion.
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