Guthrie's vs Coffee News
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Guthrie's and Coffee News are full-service restaurants franchises. FranchiseVerdict rates Guthrie's Unrated (Unrated) and Coffee News C (Average).
| Metric | Guthrie's | Coffee News |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | |
| Investment Range | N/A | $11K – $12K |
| Franchise Fee | N/A | $10K |
| Royalty Rate | N/A | $80/week per initial franchise (starting month 4), $25/week per additional franchise (staggered schedule) -- flat weekly fee, not a percentage of gross sales |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | Limited data |
| Total Units | N/A | 310 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | N/A | 1996 |
| FDD Year | N/A | 2025 |
Investment Range
N/A
$11K – $12K
Franchise Fee
N/A
$10K
Royalty Rate
N/A
$80/week per initial franchise (starting month 4), $25/week per additional franchise (staggered schedule) -- flat weekly fee, not a percentage of gross sales
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
Limited data
Total Units
N/A
310
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
N/A
1996
FDD Year
N/A
2025