Cotti CoffeeFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Cotti Coffee franchise requires a total initial investment of $259K – $608K, including a $10K franchise fee. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $259K – $608K
- 48th pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 59th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 0
- 0th pct Service Resta…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Quick-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Quick-Service Restaurants avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Started franchising in 2026. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $259K – $608K including a $10K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 60/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- COTTI PARTNERS LLC
- Parent company
- Cotti USA Inc.
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 8 The Green, Suite B, Dover, Delaware 19901
- Auditor
- L&Q Tax and Financial Service Inc
- Unaudited
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- vs $0 prior year
Overview
About
Franchisees operate specialty coffee retail locations, likely featuring espresso-based beverages, specialty drinks, and light food service. Day-to-day operations include customer service, barista work, inventory management, and facility maintenance within a branded coffee shop environment.
- CEO
- Peiqiang Wang
- Headquarters
- DE
- Founded
- 2025
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 0
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $10K | $10K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $50K | $150K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $199K | $448K |
| Total initial investment | $259K | $608K |
Source: Cotti Coffee 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $259K – $608K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $50K – $150K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Franchise fee
- $10K – $10K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- Tiered rate: 0% to 25% of cumulative Adjusted Gross Margi…
- Ad fund
- -n/d
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer fee | $0 |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Quick-Service Restaurants averages
How Cotti Coffee Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 0
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 13 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Cotti Coffee presents extreme risk: zero operating units, going concern status, undisclosed financials, and unprotected territory create unvalidatable returns and potential system failure exposure.
Audited financials (Item 21)
No audited financials on file
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 60 / 100 rating
- 01MINORZero operating franchise units with unknown growth trajectory indicates either brand-new concept or failed system contraction
- 02HIGHGoing Concern status = FALSE suggests parent company financial distress or viability questions
- 03MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure prevents ROI validation and profitability assessment
- 04MINORUnprotected territory creates direct competition risk from other franchisees and company-owned locations
- 05MINORTiered royalty structure (0-25% of margin above Base Amount) is non-standard and lacks transparency on 'Base Amount' threshold
- 06MINORHigh investment range ($259K-$608K) combined with zero unit validation creates significant downside risk
- 07MINOR5-year term is shorter than industry standard (typically 10 years), suggesting franchisor confidence issues
- 08HIGHNo disclosed litigation history unusual for established franchisor; may indicate inadequate disclosure or new entity
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 1 year |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Delaware |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 46 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 136 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
15 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Cotti Coffee · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Cotti Coffee franchise?
The total investment to open a Cotti Coffee franchise ranges from $259K – $608K, with an initial franchise fee of $10K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Cotti Coffee franchise owners earn?
Cotti Coffee does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Cotti Coffee's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Cotti Coffee (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
Is Cotti Coffee a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Cotti Coffee as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 60 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.