Qahwah House is a specialty coffee franchise rooted in Yemeni coffee culture. It was founded in 2017 in Dearborn, Michigan, by Ibrahim Alhasbani. The brand is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, under Qahwah House Franchisor, LLC.
Qahwah House sources its coffee beans directly from its family-owned farms in Yemen, where the Alhasbani family has cultivated coffee for eight generations. The beans are roasted in small batches in the United States to ensure premium quality.
The menu features traditional Yemeni spiced coffee, espresso drinks, teas, fruit refreshers, and authentic desserts. The franchise program for Qahwah House began in 2019, following the brand’s rapid growth and nationwide popularity.
Qahwah House stands out in the competitive coffee industry through its authentic Yemeni heritage and complete control of its supply chain—from farm to cup. The brand provides a warm, community-centered space with extended hours and a unique menu inspired by Yemeni culture.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Qahwah House offers a structured and multi-phase training program to prepare franchisees, managers, and staff for successful operations. The training combines remote, in-person, and ongoing instruction tailored to different stages of the franchise lifecycle.
Qahwah House provides franchisees with a Protected Area, defined geographically—typically around a zip code with an approximate population of 50,000. Within this area, the Franchisor agrees not to authorize another Qahwah House Coffee Shop as long as the franchisee is in good standing.
However, the agreement clearly states that this does not confer exclusivity in marketing or customer rights, and competition from other franchisees or company-owned outlets remains possible.
Moreover, Qahwah House retains the right to modify the Protected Area upon renewal, transfer, or after the five-year anniversary of the franchise. They may reduce the size or alter the boundaries based on population growth or market demand, without offering compensation or first rights of refusal to the franchisee.
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