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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
Focused, steady, and controlled expansion is a hallmark of Dunn Bros Coffee, which ranks #77 in growth in our AllBusiness AllStar list. The company encourages franchisees to personalize their own stores to reflect the local community, and giving back is a big part of the Dunn Bros philosophy.

Recently, the company launched a marketing campaign that highlights the small, independent growers who supply its beans, and how its coffees support communities in places like Africa. Dunn Bros works to ensure that its growers use sustainable practices and treat employees responsibly.

Forty percent of franchisees own more than one location, which typically indicates satisfaction with the franchise system. Dunn Bros offers military veterans financing via the IFA's VetFran program.
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Dunn Bros Coffee
111 3rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-877-3607
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Fast Facts

Year established1987
Franchising since1994
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 units40%
Absentee ownership allowed?Yes

Franchise Unit Growth Rate

YearU.S.
Franchises
Non-U.S.
Franchises
Company-Owned
Locations
2007 94 0 1
2006 76 0 2
2005 55 0 1

Expanding in These Locations

Worldwide, United States
Costs
Total Investment $304,500 - $493,500
Franchise Fee $32,000
Royalty Fee5%
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
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Dunn Bros Coffee
111 3rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-877-3607
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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, President and CEOSkip Fay, VP OperationsJim Waltmann, Development Coordinator
Industries:Specialty Eateries
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Top Competitors:Caribou CoffeeEinstein Noah Restaurant GroupStarbucks
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AllStar Franchise

AllStar Rank: 164 See All AllStar Franchises
Dunn Bros Coffee
111 3rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-877-3607
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