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How Much Does a Peet's Coffee Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Peet's Coffee franchise costs between $1,035,000 and $1,697,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$1,035,000

Minimum Investment

$1,697,000

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

Peet's Coffee Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

Peet's Coffee Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Peet's Coffee franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · Upon signing Franchise Agreement $35,000

Real Estate $425,000 – $840,000

Leasehold Improvements Before opening $385,000 – $770,000

Real Estate (3 Months' Rent and Security Deposit) $30,000 – $50,000

Other Security and Utility Deposits $10,000 – $20,000

Equipment & Assets $380,000 – $530,000

Furniture, Fixtures& Equipment Before opening $260,000 – $350,000

Computer System and Technology Before opening $60,000 – $90,000

Signage Before opening $45,000 – $70,000

Initial Inventory and Supplies Before opening $15,000 – $20,000

Training $5,000 – $12,000

Initial Training Program -Mandatory Trainees Before opening $5,000 – $12,000

Working Capital & Reserves $110,000 – $150,000

Additional Funds - First 3 Months of Operation $110,000 – $150,000

Other Costs $80,000 – $130,000

Professional Fees and Licenses $70,000 – $110,000

Insurance $7,000 – $10,000

Grand Opening Advertising Before opening $3,000 – $10,000

Total Estimated Investment $1,035,000 – $1,697,000

How Does Peet's Coffee Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Peet's Coffee's minimum investment of $1,035,000 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$1,035,000

Peet's Coffee Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$1,697,000

Peet's Coffee Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Peet's Coffee?

The total startup cost for a Peet's Coffee franchise ranges from $1,035,000 to $1,697,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $425,000 to $840,000.

How much is the Peet's Coffee franchise fee?

The Peet's Coffee franchise fee is $35,000, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Peet's Coffee a good investment?

Peet's Coffee requires a total franchise investment of $1,035,000 to $1,697,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 99/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Peet's Coffee franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Peet's Coffee franchise owner make?

Peet's Coffee franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,367,052 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Peet's Coffee franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.