Is Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee or We Dat’s Chicken and Shrimp cheaper to open?

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee costs $201,840–$259,325 and We Dat’s Chicken and Shrimp costs $181,150–$282,000 to open (FDD Item 7). We Dat’s Chicken and Shrimp has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee or We Dat’s Chicken and Shrimp?

FranchiseVerdict grades Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee A and We Dat’s Chicken and Shrimp D, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee vs We Dat’s Chicken and Shrimp

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee and We Dat’s Chicken and Shrimp are quick-service restaurants franchises. Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee requires an investment of $202K – $259K while We Dat’s Chicken and Shrimp requires $181K – $282K. FranchiseVerdict rates Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee A (Strongest tier) and We Dat’s Chicken and Shrimp D (Below average).

Metric	Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee	We Dat’s Chicken and Shrimp
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tierStrongest tier	DBelow averageBelow average
Investment Range	$202K – $259K	$181K – $282K
Franchise Fee	$15K	$30K
Royalty Rate	$3,000 for years one and two; $4,000 for years three through six; and $5,000 for years seven through ten	7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/A	N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	261	4
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2021	2022
FDD Year	2025	2024