The Rush Coffee Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)
The Rush Coffee is a mobile coffee-truck franchise offering specialty coffee and beverages from mobile units, serving events, campuses and crowded venues, and known for a proven mobile format, franchisee training and turnkey vehicle model.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
?
3
+
200%
200%
Franchise fee
?
$22,000
Investment
?
$72,000 - $241,000
Revenue (AUV)
?
Undisclosed
$0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Upgrade
The Rush Coffeeis a mobile coffee truck franchise founded in 2017 in Southern California. The brand started with a single mobile coffee truck and quickly expanded as demand grew.
It is headquartered in San Marcos, California, and began franchising in 2021. The concept was built to bring high-quality, handcrafted coffee directly to customers in a flexible and low-overhead format.
The Rush Coffee sells espresso drinks, drip coffee, teas, smoothies, frappés, Italian sodas, and a selection of pastries and baked goods. All products are prepared inside fully equipped mobile coffee trucks designed to operate at events, office parks, schools, and high-traffic locations. This model allows franchisees to serve customers wherever demand is strongest, without the challenges of traditional retail space.
The brand differentiates itself through its mobile-only system, which eliminates the need for costly storefronts and fixed schedules. Franchisees gain flexibility in choosing their hours, locations, and event opportunities.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a The Rush Coffee franchise is
$72,000 - $241,000.
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
Initial Franchise Fee
$22,000
Vehicle
$40,000 - $190,000
Startup Package
$1,200
Initial Inventory (3 months)
$3,000 - $4,000
Insurance
$500 - $2,000
Signage
$150 - $250
Office Equipment & Supplies
$75 - $500
Computer System (Hardware, Software, POS System)
$150 - $500
Training
$100 - $3,000
Licenses & Permits
$25 - $1,000
Legal & Accounting
$0 - $1,200
Grand Opening Advertising
$100 - $250
Additional Funds (3 Months)
$5,000 - $15,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$72,300 - $240,900
Create a free account to access this table and more. For more information see our plans here.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$22,000
Vehicle
$40,000 - $190,000
Startup Package
$1,200
Initial Inventory (3 months)
$3,000 - $4,000
Insurance
$500 - $2,000
Signage
$150 - $250
Office Equipment & Supplies
$75 - $500
Computer System (Hardware, Software, POS System)
$150 - $500
Training
$100 - $3,000
Licenses & Permits
$25 - $1,000
Legal & Accounting
$0 - $1,200
Grand Opening Advertising
$100 - $250
Additional Funds (3 Months)
$5,000 - $15,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$72,300 - $240,900
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is The Rush Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
The Rush Coffee had 5 total units in 2024, of which 3 were franchised-owned and 2 company-owned.
The Rush Coffee provides a structured and multi-tiered training program to ensure franchisees are adequately prepared to operate their mobile coffee business. This training is mandatory and must be completed before the franchise can begin operations. Below are the key components of the training program:
Initial Training Program Franchisees and their Designated Manager must attend and successfully complete an initial training program, typically held at the company’s headquarters in San Marcos, California. The program lasts up to two weeks depending on prior experience and covers operations, customer service, marketing, software, and business management. The franchisor does not cover travel or lodging expenses.
Training of Replacement Personnel If a Designated Manager leaves, the franchisee has 45 days to appoint a replacement who must also complete the franchisor’s training program. The franchisor may require any new personnel trained by the franchisee to attend the full initial training to ensure quality standards. All training costs in such cases are borne by the franchisee.
Ongoing and Refresher Training The Rush Coffee may mandate attendance at refresher courses, seminars, conventions, or additional training as needed. These can include both remote and in-person sessions, with costs (including travel and accommodations) paid by the franchisee. Failure to complete required training may result in termination of the agreement.
Territory Protection
The Rush Coffee grants its franchisees a protected territory, defined as either a 30-mile geographic radius or an area with a population of 250,000 people, whichever is smaller. While this area is protected for operating the franchised mobile coffee business, it is not exclusive—other franchisees or the franchisor may still market or conduct business nearby through other formats or channels.
Franchisees are prohibited from conducting business outside their territory without written approval, and any sales outside the territory still require the payment of royalties.
Although The Rush Coffee promises not to license the same vehicle-based “Model Concept” to others within a franchisee's protected territory, it does not guarantee exclusivity or protection from competing activity. The franchisor reserves the right to operate or authorize alternative formats—such as storefronts, pop-ups, or virtual outlets—even within the franchisee’s area.
.png)
