Travelin' Toms Coffee
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Travelin' Toms Coffee franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Headquarters
- Florence, KY Source: ownacoffeetruck.com
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck is a mobile coffee franchise that operates coffee trucks serving handcrafted beverages, premium coffee, and specialty drinks. The business brings beverages to communities and can operate at locations selected by franchise owners.
Headline figures
Travelin' Toms Coffee quick facts
- Is Travelin' Toms Coffee a franchise?
- Yes. Travelin' Toms Coffee offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 258 franchised and 3 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 53). Details
- How much does it cost to open a Travelin' Toms Coffee franchise?
- The Travelin' Toms Coffee Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $185,121–$265,325 for total estimated initial investment excluding additional equipment — low estimate (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 28); $201,840–$255,325 for total estimated initial investment: $201,840–$255,325 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Travelin' Toms Coffee initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $15,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 12). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Travelin' Toms Coffee charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $667 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 24). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $1,000 (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Travelin' Toms Coffee disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Travelin' Toms Coffee FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many Travelin' Toms Coffee locations are there?
- The FDD reports 261 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 53). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Travelin' Toms Coffee a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; 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 $185,121 – $265,325 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets grew by 119 in 2024, to 261 (System-wide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Travelin' Toms Coffee 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. 28
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Annualroyaltyyears3–6 6installments August 31Main ongoing fee
144 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 Travelin' Toms 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?
System-wide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2024 year start and end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 53
Net +208 outlets, 2022–2024
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 2024 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 ($185,121 – $265,325) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Travelin' Toms Coffee reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 142 to 261 in 2024. 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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 28
- [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 53
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
248 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 | inventory | $6,824,731 |
| 2025 | accounts receivable | $374,385 |
| 2025 | accounts receivable - related parties | $116,763 |
| 2025 | income tax receivable | $202,830 |
| 2025 | prepaid expenses | $67,001 |
| 2025 | total fixed assets | $16,733 |
| 2025 | net deferred tax asset | $941,108 |
| 2025 | total other assets | $941,108 |
| 2025 | total assets | $19,035,166 |
| 2025 | deferred franchise fee and shop revenue - current portion | $493,500 |
| 2025 | customer deposits | $955,000 |
| 2025 | deferred franchise fee and shop revenue - net of current portion | $3,318,647 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
What changed from 2025 to 2026
- Estimated initial investment: $201,840 – $255,325 → $185,121 – $265,325
- Franchise fee: $171,950 → $10,000
- System size: 142 → 261 units
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
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 12 · PDF p. 41 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Exclusive territory: Yes, the Franchise Agreement grants an exclusive territory, subject to the stated exceptions and reserved rights.
“The Franchise Agreement for your Travelin’ Tom’s Business grants you an exclusive territory.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 41 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Territory protection: While the agreement is in effect and the franchisee is not in default, the franchisor and affiliate will not operate a company-owned unit or grant a franchise for a similar or competitive business in the Protected Territory, subject to stated exceptions.
“Other than as described below, while the Franchise Agreement is in effect and you are not in default, we and our affiliate will not, in your Protected Territory, operate a company-owned unit or grant a franchise for a similar or competitive business.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 41 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Territory condition: If Protected Territory population increases by more than 25%, the franchisor may reduce it to 100,000 people unless an additional BEV is purchased.
“If the population of your Protected Territory increases by more than 25%, we may reduce the size of your Protected Territory to 100,000 people unless you purchase an additional BEV.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 41 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Territory definition: Protected Territory boundaries coincide with one or more adjacent zip codes; the franchisor generally grants one license for an area with a population up to 100,000.
“We will generally grant only one license to a franchisee for any area with a population up to 100,000. ... The boundaries of your Protected Territory will coincide with the boundaries of one or more adjacent zip codes.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 41 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Territory definition: Protected Territory boundaries coincide with one or more adjacent zip codes.
“The boundaries of your Protected Territory will coincide with the boundaries of one or more adjacent zip codes.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 20 · PDF p. 59 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Connecticut 2024 — nonrenewed
“2024 1 3 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 59 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Connecticut 2024 — reacquired
“2024 1 3 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 61 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Virginia 2023 — opened
“2023 0 2 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 61 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Virginia 2023 — start
“2023 0 2 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 61 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Utah 2025 — terminated
“2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 61 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Utah 2025 — ceasedother
“2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 56 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 company 2025 nationalstart
“2025 3 3 0”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 56 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table1 company 20 24 nationalnetchange
“20 24 3 3 0”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 60 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Missouri 2024 — reacquired
“2024 7 3 0 0 0 0 10”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 61 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Utah 2025 — end
“2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 61 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Virginia 2023 — terminated
“2023 0 2 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 59 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Connecticut 2024 — terminated
“2024 1 3 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 61 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Utah 2025 — reacquired
“2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 59 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Connecticut 2024 — opened
“2024 1 3 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 61 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Utah 2025 — nonrenewed
“2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 59 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Connecticut 2024 — start
“2024 1 3 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: Item 20 claim is state/geography-specific or not a national/systemwide Total row; it cannot be verified under the required scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 53 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2023: 3 → 3
“Company - Owned 20 23 3 3 0”
Note: The cited page does not establish the Table 1 systemwide start/end row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 53 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2024: 3 → 3
“Company - Owned 20 2 4 3 3 0”
Note: The cited page does not establish the Table 1 systemwide start/end row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 53 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2024: 3 → 3
“Company-Owned 2024 3 3 0”
Note: The cited page does not establish the Table 1 systemwide start/end row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 53 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2023: 3 → 3
“Company-Owned 2023 3 3 0”
Note: The cited page does not establish the Table 1 systemwide start/end row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 53 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Franchised 2024: 139 → 258
“Franchised 2024 139 258 +119”
Note: The cited page does not establish the Table 1 systemwide start/end row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 53 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Franchised 2023: 50 → 139
“Franchised 2023 50 139 +89”
Note: The cited page does not establish the Table 1 systemwide start/end row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 53 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Franchised 2023: 50 → 139
“Franchised 20 23 50 139 +89”
Note: The cited page does not establish the Table 1 systemwide start/end row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 53 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Franchised 2024: 139 → 258
“Franchised 20 2 4 139 258 + 119”
Note: The cited page does not establish the Table 1 systemwide start/end row.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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