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See If You're Qualified

  1. Figure out if
    we're a fit.

  2. Check
    availability.

  3. Submit an
    inquiry.

Step 1: Qualifications

We're looking for highly qualified, passionate Caribou Coffee franchisee candidates to help us bring Caribou Coffee to markets throughout the world, who:

  • Live, work and have strong business connections in the area they wish to franchise
  • Have a proven track record of successful, multi-unit restaurant development in the area they wish to franchise
  • Have retail real estate development expertise in the area they wish to franchise
  • Have the infrastructure and resources to support our development schedule
  • Commit to a multi-unit development plan, with a minimum of 10 stores (Specific unit commitment will depend upon market area.)
  • Have the necessary financial resources to develop the Caribou Coffee brand. In general, we require:
    • $400,000 in net worth (individual or in partnership) per store
    • $100,000 in liquid assets (individual or in partnership) per store
    For more information, please refer below:

Franchise Chart explaining Number of Units to Net Worth and Liquid Assets.

If you meet these qualifications, you may continue to submit an inquiry.

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