About Frisson Espresso Franchise
Frisson Espresso is a specialty coffee franchise that launched its franchise program in 2024.
The brand offers a premium espresso bar experience with a menu featuring expertly crafted espresso drinks, pour overs, cold brews, and light fare.
Each location is designed to create an upscale yet approachable coffee shop environment.
Frisson Espresso Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$146K
Average Investment
$233K
Maximum Investment
$320K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of your gross sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of your gross sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $145,600 – $319,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $146K–$320K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of your gross sales) and marketing fee (1% of your gross sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee (see Note 1) | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Rent and Lease Security Deposit (see Note 2) | $5,000 | $20,000 |
| Utilities | $100 | $500 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $35,000 | $120,000 |
| Market Introduction Program | $2,000 | $10,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $30,000 | $50,000 |
| Computer Systems | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Insurance | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Signage | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Office Expenses | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Inventory | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional funds (for first 3 months) (see Note 3) | $25,000 | $50,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Technology Fee | Currently, $50 to $100 per month |
| Audit Fee | Our actual cost |
| Market Cooperative Contribution | As determined by co-op. Currently, none. Maximum 5% of gross sales. |
| Local Marketing/Required Spending | 1% of your gross sales |
| Replacement / Additional Training fee | Currently, none |
| Third party vendors | Pass-through of costs, plus reasonable administrative charge. Currently, none. |
| Non-compliance fee | $500 (initial), $250 per week (thereafter) |
| Reimbursement | Amount that we spend on your behalf, plus 10% |
| Late fee | $100 plus interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year |
| Insufficient funds fee | $30 |
| Costs of collection | Our actual costs |
| Special support fee | Currently, $600 per day. |
| Customer complaint resolution | Our expenses |
| Special inspection fee | Currently $600, plus our out-of-pocket costs |
| Non-compliance cure costs and fee | Our out-of-pocket costs and internal cost allocation, plus 10% |
| Liquidated damages | An amount equal to royalty fees and marketing fund contributions for the lesser of (i) 2 years or (ii) the remaining weeks of the franchise term. |
| Indemnity | Our costs and losses from any legal action related to the operation of your franchise |
| Prevailing party’s legal costs | Our attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses of a legal proceeding, if we are the prevailing party |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 45 hours |
| Classroom Training | 30 |
| On-the-Job Training | 15 |
| Training Location | New York, NY or Your Location |
| Additional Training | Frisson Espresso Franchise may at any time require that the Principal Executive and/or any other employees complete training programs, in any format and in any location determined by Frisson Espresso Franchise. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | approximately 40,000 people |
| Description | Your territory will usually be specified as a radius around your location; however, we may use other boundaries (such as county lines or other political boundaries, streets, geographical features, or trade area). |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years from date of franchise agreement. |
| Renewal Term | unlimited number of successor franchise agreements for additional 5-year terms each. |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, you must give advance notice to us; be in compliance with all contractual obligations to us and third parties; renovate to our then-current standards; sign then-current form of franchise agreement and related documents (including personal guaranty); sign general release (unless prohibited by applicable law). |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Transfer Conditions | Frisson Espresso Franchise receives a transfer fee equal to $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs incurred by Frisson Espresso Franchise; the proposed assignee and its owners have completed Frisson Espresso Franchise’s franchise application processes, meet Frisson Espresso Franchise’s then-applicable standards for new franchisees, and have been approved by Frisson Espresso Franchise as franchisees; the proposed assignee is not a Competitor; the proposed assignee executes Frisson Espresso Franchise’s then-current form of franchise agreement and any related documents, which form may contain materially different provisions than this Agreement (provided, however, that the proposed assignee will not be required to pay an initial franchise fee); all owners of the proposed assignee provide a guaranty in accordance with Section 2.5; Franchisee has paid all monetary obligations to Frisson Espresso Franchise and its affiliates, and to any lessor, vendor, supplier, or lender to the Business, and Franchisee is not otherwise in default or breach of this Agreement or of any other obligation owed to Frisson Espresso Franchise or its affiliates; the proposed assignee and its owners and employees undergo such training as Frisson Espresso Franchise may require; Franchisee, its Owners, and the transferee and its owners execute a general release of Frisson Espresso Franchise in a form satisfactory to Frisson Espresso Franchise; and the Business fully complies with all of Frisson Espresso Franchise’s most recent System Standards. |
| Termination for Cause | Non-payment by you (10 days to cure); violate franchise agreement other than non-curable default (30 days to cure); operate in a manner dangerous to health or safety (48 hours to cure). Non-curable defaults include misrepresentation, false reports, bankruptcy, failure to open, loss of location, material violation of certain sections, abandonment, slander, refusal to cooperate, significant danger to health/safety, repeated defaults, termination of other agreements, felony conviction, acts affecting brand. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of this Agreement and for two years after expiration or termination. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of this Agreement, neither Franchisee, any Owner, nor any spouse of an Owner shall directly or indirectly have any ownership interest in, lend money or provide financial assistance to, provide any services to, or be employed by, any Competitor. For two years after this Agreement expires or is terminated for any reason (or, if applicable, for two years after a Transfer), no Restricted Party shall directly or indirectly have any ownership interest in, lend money or provide financial assistance to, provide any services to, or be employed by, any Competitor within five miles of Franchisee’s Territory or the territory of any other Frisson Espresso business operating on the date of termination or transfer, as applicable. If this Agreement is terminated before the Territory is determined, then the area of non-competition will the Development Area and the territory of any other Frisson Espresso business operating on the date of termination. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | You are not required to participate personally in the direct operation of your business. However, we recommend that you participate. You must designate one person as your “Principal Executive”. The Principal Executive is the executive primarily responsible for your business and has decision-making authority on behalf of the business. The Principal Executive must own at least 10% of the business. The Principal Executive must complete our initial training program. The Principal Executive must complete any post-opening training programs that we develop in the future. The Principal Executive must make reasonable efforts to attend all in-person meetings and remote meetings (such as telephone conference calls), including regional or national brand conferences, that we require. The Principal Executive cannot fail to attend more than three consecutive required meetings. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase required food product, coffee product, equipment, supplies and other items from our approved vendors as prescribed. |
| Supply Restrictions | We have the right to require you to purchase or lease all goods, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, real estate, or comparable items related to establishing or operating your business (1) either from us or our designee, or from suppliers approved by us, or (2) according to our specifications. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We will derive revenue from the required purchases and leases by franchisees. Because we are a new franchisor, our total revenue in the prior fiscal year was $0. Our revenue from all required purchases and leases of products and services by franchisees in the prior fiscal year was $0. The percentage of our total revenues that were from required purchases or leases in the prior fiscal year was 0%. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligations. |
Frisson Espresso Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$439K
Revenue Range
$344K – $534K
Sample Size
2 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Frisson Espresso Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordFrisson Espresso has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Frisson Espresso System Growth
Total Units
2
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
2
Frisson Espresso currently operates 0 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
0
Total Assets
$1K
Audited by Omar Alnuaimi, CPA for year ending December 31.
Frisson Espresso Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Frisson Espresso franchise ranges from $145,600 to $319,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $30,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Frisson Espresso charges a royalty fee of 6% of your gross sales of gross sales, plus a 1% of your gross sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Frisson Espresso Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Frisson Espresso to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Frisson Espresso franchise owners report average revenue of $439K. This is based on a sample of 2 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Frisson Espresso has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $145,600-$319,500, a 6% of your gross sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $30,000 and the total investment ranges from $145,600 to $319,500 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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