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Dunn Bros Coffee
Coffeehouse
Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising operates and franchises nearly about 80 coffee shops in Minnesota and a half dozen other states. The shops offer a variety of coffee and espresso drinks, and each store roasts its own coffee on-site in an atmosphere reflecting the locale. In addition to fresh brews, Dunn Bros offers patrons specialty teas, baked goods, and whole bean coffee. Ed and Dan Dunn opened their first coffee shop in 1987. They sold the chain to Skip Fay and Chris Eilers in 2001.
Why This Company Makes Our AllStar List
As an affordable treat, coffee has continued to do fairly well in the recession. Dunn Bros. also enjoyed an improved financial strength ranking this year, up from #203 to #96. The company's growth ranking dropped from #77 to #221, accounting for its lower spot on our AllStar list.
In 2009 Dunn Bros. added some key executives: Vice President of Marketing Mark Christenson came on board in March, and President and CFO Kim Plahn joined the company in September. Both have decades of experience.
Giving back to the community is key to the mission of Dunn Bros. The company gets its beans from sustainable, independent growers and works to improve the lives of farmers in areas such as Africa.
Dunn Bros. participates in the IFA's VetFran program, which helps qualified military veterans finance their businesses.
Last Year's AllStar Rank: 164
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
In 2009 Dunn Bros. added some key executives: Vice President of Marketing Mark Christenson came on board in March, and President and CFO Kim Plahn joined the company in September. Both have decades of experience.
Giving back to the community is key to the mission of Dunn Bros. The company gets its beans from sustainable, independent growers and works to improve the lives of farmers in areas such as Africa.
Dunn Bros. participates in the IFA's VetFran program, which helps qualified military veterans finance their businesses.
Last Year's AllStar Rank: 164
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Dunn Bros Coffee
111 3rd Avenue South, Suite 220
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-877-3603
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1987 |
| Franchising since | 1994 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 8 - 10 |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 40% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Non-U.S. Franchises | Company-Owned Locations |
| 2009 | 90 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 92 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 94 | 0 | 1 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States
Costs
| Total Investment | $203,000 - $513,500 |
| Franchise Fee | $32,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $90,000 |
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Dunn Bros Coffee
111 3rd Avenue South, Suite 220
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-877-3603
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Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising, Inc.
Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising operates and franchises nearly about 80 coffee shops in Minnesota and a half dozen other states. The shops offer a variety of coffee and espresso drinks, and each store roasts its own coffee on-site in an atmosphere reflecting the locale. In addition to fresh brews, Dunn ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Executives: | Chris Eilers, CEO & Co-Founder;Skip Fay, Director & Co-Founder;Kim Plahn, President & CFO |
| Industries: | Specialty Eateries |
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| Top Competitors: | Caribou CoffeeEinstein Noah Restaurant GroupStarbucks |
Dunn Bros Coffee
111 3rd Avenue South, Suite 220
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-877-3603
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