Franchising with Caribou Coffee®

For nearly 30 years, Caribou Coffee has developed and refined the guest experience through our unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and connection. We offer franchise opportunities throughout the United States and internationally to qualified parties who believe in our mission and want to bring day-making moments and hand-crafted beverages to their region. Interested in becoming a franchisee?

ABOUT CARIBOU COFFEE®

Beloved Brand

At Caribou Coffee, we create day-making experiences that spark a chain reaction of good. Fans love our hand-crafted beverages, cozy coffeehouses and the special connections that grow over a cup of coffee.

Quality Product

We use clean label ingredients in our drinks, with no artificial colors, sweeteners, flavors, MSG, or preservatives. We’re proud to be the first major U.S. coffeehouse to serve 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee beans to help people and nature thrive together.

CHOOSE YOUR CONCEPT

Drive-Thru Only

Small footprint, big results. After its introduction in 2019, the cabin format became enormously successful. The first stores reported more than 90% customer satisfaction due to fast and friendly service.

Traditional Coffeehouse

Create a warm, welcoming spot for guests to gather, a full food and beverage menu, branded merchandise, coffee beans and a convenient mobile pick-up area.

FIND A CARIBOU COFFEE® NEAR YOU

In the United States

Caribou Coffee has 470+ locations in the United States, across 19 states.

And Abroad

Caribou Coffee has been franchising for over 18 years, with international franchise locations in 10 countries, Caribou Coffee can be found in many exciting destinations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

We’re looking for experienced, multi-unit operators who want to help Caribou Coffee grow.

Minimum commitment of 10+ locations

$3 million in cash/liquid assets

Multi-unit food & beverage and/or franchise experience

*International requirements will vary by market. Potential operators must be well-capitalized and prepared to open a defined number of coffeehouses during a set timeframe.

A SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP IS BREWING

If you’re interested in learning more about our franchise opportunities, fill out the brief inquiry form below and someone from our development team will reach out.

Franchise Inquiry

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First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

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City State / Province / Region Country

Where would you like to develop new Caribou Coffee stores?*

Location Type*

Traditional

Non-Traditional

Please visit our License Partners section and complete that form.

Do you have restaurant or franchise operations/ownership experience?*

Yes

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Do you and your investors meet the minimum financial requirements of $3 million (U.S.) / $6 million (international) in liquid assets?*

Yes

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