Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 1995 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Centennial, CO United States Source: franchise.org
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii franchise brings the spirit of Hawaiian coffee culture to communities through premium coffee blends and island-inspired beverages.
Headline figures
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii quick facts
- Is Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii a franchise?
- Yes. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 42 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 51). Details
- How much does it cost to open a Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii franchise?
- The Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $186,700–$915,500 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $25,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 49). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii locations are there?
- The FDD reports 42 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 51). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $186,700 – $915,500 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 6 separate groups: revenue and other measures for 24 Franchised locations; other measures for 5 Franchised locations; other measures for 10 Franchised locations; other measures for 10 Franchised locations; revenue for 3 Franchised locations; other measures for 5 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 9 in 2025, to 42 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 22
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty 1 — 5%Main ongoing fee
31 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
6 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
24 locations
Revenue and other measures · 24 locations
- Who is counted
- 24 traditional franchised shops open and reporting all twelve months; 36 operating at year-end
- Period
- $790984
- Excluded
- Twelve new traditional locations opened during 2025
- Method
- Franchisee financial statements reported to franchisor; Net Sales excludes taxes, discounts, refunds, tips, allowances and returns. Source attainment note refers to 25 shops, unlike stated 24-shop population; preserved without reconciliation.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 51
Net +10 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($186,700 – $915,500) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 33 to 42 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 22
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 14
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 24 traditional franchised shops open and reporting all twelve months; 36 operat… · PDF p. 49
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top 5 traditional franchised shops · PDF p. 49
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top 10 traditional franchised shops · PDF p. 49
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom 10 traditional franchised shops · PDF p. 49
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Three franchised nontraditional shops reporting all twelve months; six operatin… · PDF p. 50
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom 5 traditional franchised shops · PDF p. 49
- [9]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 51
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
67 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | right-of-use operating lease assets, net | $76,644 |
| 2025 | property and equipment, net | $18,186 |
| 2025 | goodwill, net | $42,349 |
| 2025 | total assets | $421,827 |
| 2025 | liabilities and member's equity current liabilities accounts payable | $206,280 |
| 2025 | accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $25,623 |
| 2025 | accrued liability - gift cards | $212,501 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $472,523 |
| 2025 | right-of-use operating lease liabilities | $28,119 |
| 2025 | long-term liabilities right-of-use operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | $54,607 |
| 2025 | due to related parties | $69,110 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $596,240 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 20 · PDF p. 53 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Texas 2025 — Reacquired
“2025 3 1 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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