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    Qargo Coffee

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Qargo Coffee franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Qargo Coffee franchise specializes in premium coffee and espresso beverages, positioning itself as a modern coffeehouse concept focused on quality and customer

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Qargo Coffee franchise?
    The Qargo Coffee Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $155,400–$624,500 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 15). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Qargo Coffee initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $25,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Qargo Coffee charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $6 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $2 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Qargo Coffee disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed Qargo Coffee FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
    How many Qargo Coffee locations are there?
    The FDD reports 10 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 39). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $155,400 – $624,500 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 4 in 2025, to 10 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    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. 15

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
    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 Fee — 6%Main ongoing fee

    25 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?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2026 FDD for Qargo Coffee has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    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. 39

    Net +8 outlets, 2023–2025

    02202362024102025+4+4

    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 ($155,400 – $624,500) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Qargo Coffee reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Reported units went from 6 to 10 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?

    • 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. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 15
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
    3. [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 39

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    37 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.

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,265,358
    2025allowance for doubtful accounts-$453,500
    2025prepaid expense$3,591
    2025due from related party$12,823
    2025property and equipment$140,138
    2025accounts payable$431,045
    2025franchisee prepaid suppliesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$52,493
    2025line of creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$22,530
    2025due to ownersMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,505
    2025refund liability - current$12,000
    2025total current liabilities$2,234,316
    2025long term liabilities refund liability - long-term$35,000
    2025auto loan$84,465
    2025total liabilities$2,353,781
    2025franchise fee$785,152
    2025licensing fees$15,833
    2025royalty income$117,260
    2025ad fund income$45,028
    2025development fee$144,667
    2025total revenue$1,442,508
    2025cost of revenue cost of supplies$328,453
    2025ad fund expense$208,256
    2025gross margin$1,112,546
    2025occupancy rent and utilities$124,961
    2025provision for credit lossesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$453,500
    2025debt forgivenessMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2025compensation of contractors$260,105
    2025professional and legal fee$326,387
    2025operating expense$1,674,216
    2025operating income-$561,670
    2025other income-$12,709
    2025provision for income tax$0
    2025net income-$574,378
    2025provision for credit lossesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$453,500
    2025debt forgivenessMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2025refund provision$0
    2025accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$281,054
    2025due to ownersMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2025net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$207,283
    2025financing auto loan$37,103
    2025line of creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$6,063
    2025total current assets$1,020,201
    2025resale supplies$334,568
    2025vehicle acquired through auto loan financing$96,463
    2025total cost of revenue$329,962
    2025accumulated depreciation-$33,201
    2025income before income tax-$574,378
    2025depreciation expense-$5,530
    2025net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,380
    2025rescission expense$47,000
    2025franchisee prepaid suppliesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$50,069
    2025vendor rebate-$206,747
    2025net cash used in investing activities-$40,652
    2025auto loan short term portion$11,999
    2025retained earnings-$1,183,410
    2025general and administrative$450,348
    2025s&m expenses$11,916
    2025deferred revenue$182,523
    2025member's contribution-$32,420
    2025net change in cash and cash equivalents$165,251
    2025investing property and equipment-$40,652
    2024allowance for doubtful accounts$0
    2024prepaid expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,413
    2024due from related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,823
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,025,218
    2024property and equipmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$99,485
    2024accumulated depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$38,731
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,714
    2024franchisee prepaid suppliesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,423
    2024due to ownersMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,505
    2024refund liability - current$33,000
    2024auto loan short term portionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2024long term liabilities refund liability - long-term$47,000
    2024auto loan$59,360
    2024total liabilities$1,705,818
    2024retained earningsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$609,032
    2024franchise feeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$653,633
    2024licensing feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,128
    2024royalty incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$51,885
    2024ad fund incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,321
    2024total revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,035,360
    2024cost of revenue cost of supplies$120,204
    2024ad fund expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$195,824
    2024vendor rebateMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$246,097
    2024total cost of revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$69,931
    2024gross marginMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$965,429
    2024general and administrativeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$406,390
    2024occupancy rent and utilities$64,202
    2024provision for credit lossesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2024rescission expense$80,000
    2024debt forgivenessMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$236,763
    2024compensation of contractorsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$165,122
    2024s&m expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,484
    2024operating expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,346,126
    2024operating incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$380,696
    2024other incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$21,554
    2024income before income taxMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$402,250
    2024provision for income taxMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$402,250
    2024depreciation expense$22,169
    2024provision for credit lossesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2024refund provision$80,000
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$95,770
    2024franchisee prepaid suppliesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,423
    2024due to ownersMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,505
    2024financing auto loanMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,568
    2024net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,675
    2024cash and cash equivalents$26,678
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$984,304
    2024prepaid expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,413
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,025,218
    2024property and equipmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$99,485
    2024accumulated depreciationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$38,731
    2024total assets$1,085,972
    2024equity current liabilities deferred revenue$1,520,222
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,714
    2024line of creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$28,593
    2024due to ownersMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,505
    2024auto loan short term portionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,482
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,656,940
    2024long term liabilities auto loan$48,878
    2024licensing feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,128
    2024resale suppliesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$124,283
    2024royalty incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$51,885
    2024ad fund incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19,321
    2024development feeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$173,111
    2024total revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,035,360
    2024cost of revenue cost of coffee$120,204
    2024vendor rebateMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$246,097
    2024total cost of revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$69,931
    2024gross marginMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$965,429
    2024general and administrativeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$406,390
    2024occupancy rent$64,202
    2024bad debt$80,000
    2024debt forgivenessMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$236,763
    2024compensation of contractorsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$165,122
    2024s&m expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,484
    2024professional and legal feeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$385,165
    2024operating expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,346,126
    2024operating incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$380,696
    2024other incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$21,554
    2024income before income taxMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$402,250
    2024provision for income taxMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$402,250
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$402,250
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$105,560
    2024due from related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$236,763
    2024due to ownersMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,505
    2024deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$95,770
    2024net change in cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$78,108
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,599,458
    2024member's contributionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$28,700
    2024accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$984,304
    2024resale suppliesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$124,283
    2024debt forgivenessMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$236,763
    2024line of creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$28,593
    2024development feeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$173,111
    2024franchisee prepaid suppliesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,423
    2024franchisee prepaid suppliesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,423
    2024line of creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$28,593
    2024net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$37,300
    2024depreciation$22,169
    2024professional and legal feeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$385,165
    2024net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$37,299
    2024net cash used in investing activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$9,456
    2024total liabilites$1,705,818
    2024investing property and equipmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$9,456
    2024ad fund expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$195,824
    2024provision for rescissionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$80,000
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,714
    2024financing auto loanMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,568
    2024net cash used in investing activitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$9,456
    2024net change in cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$51,431
    2024refund liability recognized from ftc rescission program$80,000
    2024due from related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,823
    2024retained earningsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$609,032
    2024franchise feeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$653,633
    2024provision for rescissionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$80,000
    2024total liabilities and equity$1,085,972
    2024prepaid expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,413
    2024member's contributionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$28,700
    2024line of creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$28,593
    2024net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,675
    2024investing property and equipmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$9,456
    2023cash and cash equivalents$78,108
    2023accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,089,864
    2023prepaid expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023total current assets$1,417,558
    2023property and equipment$90,029
    2023total assets$1,491,025
    2023equity current liabilities deferred revenue$1,616,577
    2023accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023provision for rescissionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023line of creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023due to ownersMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023total current liabilities$1,625,734
    2023long term liabilities auto loan$54,771
    2023franchise fee$389,419
    2023licensing fees$77,191
    2023resale supplies$142,217
    2023ad fund income$13,275
    2023development fee$69,225
    2023cost of revenue cost of coffee$157,593
    2023ad fund expense$67,720
    2023total cost of revenue$225,312
    2023gross margin$497,041
    2023occupancy rent$37,995
    2023bad debt$0
    2023professional and legal fee$214,349
    2023operating expense$656,842
    2023other income$12,023
    2023income before income tax-$147,779
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$147,779
    2023depreciation$15,655
    2023accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$785,439
    2023due from related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$72,333
    2023provision for rescissionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023due to ownersMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023deferred revenue$980,664
    2023prepaid expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023net cash used in investing activities-$49,464
    2023net change in cash and cash equivalents$41,380
    2023total liabilites$1,680,505
    2023retained earnings-$206,782
    2023compensation of contractors$143,051
    2023operating income-$159,802
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$147,779
    2023line of creditsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$100,076
    2023due from related partyMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$249,586
    2023vendor rebate$0
    2023s&m expenses$20,392
    2023provision for income tax$0
    2023financing auto loan$63,928
    2023member's contribution$36,148
    2023auto loan short term portion$9,157
    2023royalty income$31,027
    2023total revenue$722,353
    2023investing property and equipment-$85,286
    2023construction in progress$35,822
    2023franchisee prepaid suppliesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023general and administrative$241,055
    2023franchisee prepaid suppliesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2023total liabilities and equity$1,491,025
    2023debt forgiveness$0
    2023accumulated depreciation-$16,562
    2023net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$9,232
    —operating cash-flow change in refund provisionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$33,000
    —operating cash-flow change in prepaid expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,178
    —operating cash-flow change in accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$417,330
    —cash and cash equivalents, january first, as printedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$36,728
    —cash and cash equivalents, december thirty-firstMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$78,108
    —cash and cash equivalents at beginning of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$26,678
    —cash and cash equivalents at beginning of yearMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$78,108
    —cash and cash equivalents, january first, as printedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$51,430
    —cash and cash equivalents, december thirty-firstMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$26,678
    —operating cash-flow change in prepaid expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,413
    —operating cash-flow change in refund provisionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    —operating cash-flow change in accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,714
    —operating cash-flow change in accounts receivable$105,560

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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