Ellianos^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is Ellianos?

Ellianos is a retail coffee franchise selling fresh-roasted coffee, espresso drinks, cappuccinos, lattes, chai teas, smoothies, pastries and other food items. The concept operates through drive-thru-enabled traditional stores and non-traditional counter-based formats, including storefronts, food courts, kiosks, convenience stores and mobile units. Revenue is driven primarily by beverage and food sales, including ready-to-drink coffees, espresso beverages, smoothies and pastries. Typical locations include free-standing out-parcel buildings (traditional stores of approximately 800 sq. ft.) as well as in-line storefronts, food courts and other non-traditional sites.

Ellianos Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise’s most notable strength is a spotless legal and regulatory record - 0 disclosed lawsuits, 0 franchisee-initiated judgments, 0 settlements, 0 government penalties and 0 fraud claims - yet a major risk is a 45% manager-required equity commitment, far above industry norms and tying up substantial owner capital.

Pros

0 disclosed lawsuits, 0 franchisee-initiated judgments, 0 settlements, 0 government penalties, and 0 cases alleging fraud - a clean legal and regulatory record, which is rare and favorable compared with peers (well below typical for Food & Beverage).

Stability Score 100 - well above what's typical in Food & Beverage (top quarter), signaling strong system consistency and lower operational turbulence for operators.

On-site support has no additional cost and initial franchise fees are refundable - both are uncommon in this sector (most peers charge for on-site help and only 14.2% refund initial fees), which reduces your upfront and ongoing cost exposure.

Cons

Manager required equity 45% - well above typical for Food & Beverage (top 5%), meaning you or your on-site manager must commit a large share of the required capital, increasing personal cash tied up versus industry norms.

0 company-owned units - well below typical for Food & Beverage (bottom 5%), which limits the franchisor's ability to pilot changes, iterate operations firsthand, and maintain direct day-to-day operational insight.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Ellianos reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

35/100

NORMAL

Ellianos grants a non‑exclusive protected area (and non‑exclusive Development Areas) defined by market density and site-specific boundaries; territory rights are contingent on meeting performance quotas, and the franchisor retains the right to sell via e‑commerce/alternative channels and to develop additional units in the surrounding market.

Training & Support

56/100

NORMAL

Ellianos provides a robust 80-hour training curriculum included in the initial franchise fee, designed to prepare two staff members for operational responsibilities and launch. The program includes on-site launch support focused on operational readiness provided without additional franchise fees, with travel and lodging expenses borne by the franchisee.

Franchisee Stability

100

Excellent

Ellianos earns an Excellent Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 0.00% is well below the typical Food & Beverage franchise (around 5%). Out of 0 total exits, there were no terminations, no non-renewals, no franchisor buybacks, and no ceased operations.

Across the three reported years, the system shows an unusually clean retention record and about 47 franchised outlets in the most recent year. That level of retention commonly reflects steady unit economics, consistent operator selection, or cautious growth rather than enforcement activity. Still, confirm unit-level performance in your geography and speak with current franchisees about onboarding, training, and ongoing support. For prospective franchisees, the picture so far is uniformly clean: every franchisee who came in stayed in.

How Much Does It Cost to Open an Ellianos Franchise?

Opening an Ellianos franchise requires a total initial investment of $671,500 to $1,068,700, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$671,500

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$1,068,700

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$466,000

Equipment & Assets$137,500

Reserves$10,000

Training$1,000

Other$27,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$749,500

Equipment & Assets$169,500

Reserves$20,000

Training$3,000

Other$96,700

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Ellianos Franchise Owners Make?

Ellianos franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,127,170 and median gross sales of $1,127,170 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$1,127,170

Median Gross Sales:

$1,127,170

High Gross Sales:

$1,678,363

Low Gross Sales:

$466,151

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

63.0%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised stores (35-unit sample) reported average net sales of 1,127,170 in 2024, while the smaller sample of six officer-operated stores reported higher average net sales (1,393,690), indicating officer-operated locations in this dataset outperformed the broader franchised sample on average.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability across franchised locations with net sales ranging from 466,151 to 1,678,363 and the top quartile averaging materially above the overall median, suggesting location- and operator-specific factors drive wide performance dispersion.

Data Scope and Limitations: The sales figures exclude stores not open the full year and certain nonconforming stores, and expense/P&L details are limited to six officer-operated, unaudited stores, so expense metrics may not generalize to the full franchised system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellianos a good franchise to own?

Whether Ellianos is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Ellianos operates 63 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 56/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is an Ellianos franchise worth the investment?

The value of an Ellianos franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $671,500 to $1,068,700. Ellianos disclosed average gross sales of $1,127,170 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with an Ellianos franchise?

Break-even timelines for Ellianos franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Ellianos a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Ellianos operates 63 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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