Founded in May 2020, Qargo Coffee is a U.S.-based specialty coffee franchise that blends Italian tradition with modern café culture. Headquartered at 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1550, Miami, Florida, Qargo launched its first store—a kiosk in Tampa—in 2022.
The brand began franchising the same year, offering entrepreneurs a chance to operate coffee shops that serve premium Lavazza coffee and freshly baked Italian pastries.
Qargo Coffee sets itself apart by crafting community-inspired beverages and curating an exclusive menu of Italian pastries. Each location is designed as a welcoming space for meetings, work, or relaxation, staying true to the company’s mission to "empower the creators." The franchise also uses creative layouts, such as shipping container stores, to deliver a unique and memorable café experience.
Qargo Coffee continues to grow, committed to delivering a premium coffee experience rooted in Italian heritage. Its focus on community, creativity, and quality sets it apart in the competitive coffee franchise landscape.
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.
Qargo Coffee offers a structured training program to ensure franchisees and their Designated Managers are well-prepared to operate their outlets in line with brand standards. The training includes the following components:
Qargo Coffee provides its franchisees with a designated “Territory” or Area of Primary Responsibility, which is mutually agreed upon and detailed in the franchise agreement. While this area defines where the franchisee can operate and market directly, it is not exclusive.
Franchisees may face competition from other Qargo Coffee locations, including company-owned outlets and other franchisees operating outside their assigned area. The franchisor retains broad rights within and outside the designated Territory.
This includes the ability to operate or license businesses under different trademarks or systems, even inside the Territory, and to distribute products through alternative channels such as online sales.
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