Aroma Joe's franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Aroma Joe's franchise fee is $25,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $586,599 to $1,859,492, with about $180,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Aroma Joe's FDD.
What are the Aroma Joe's franchise fees and investment?
The Aroma Joe's franchise requires a franchise fee of $25,000 and a total initial investment of $586,599 to $1,859,492. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $25,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $586,599 to $1,859,492 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $180,000 |
| US locations | 112 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Coffee, Tea, & Drinks) |
| Headquarters | Portland, Maine |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Franchising since | 2013 |
How does the Aroma Joe's investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Aroma Joe's's minimum investment of $586,599 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 264 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $25,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Aroma Joe's belongs with franchises over $500,000.
What should you verify in the Aroma Joe's FDD?
Verify six parts of the Aroma Joe's Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Aroma Joe's discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Aroma Joe's?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Aroma Joe's:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Chick Fil A (License Program) | $0 | $585,500 to $3,337,000 |
| Savvy Sliders | $35,000 | $587,833 to $1,071,500 |
| Saladworks | $35,000 | $590,000 to $764,500 |
| The Honey Baked Ham Co | $15,000 | $581,400 to $876,950 |
| Spitz Mediterranean | $35,000 | $579,250 to $1,115,050 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Aroma Joe's franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Aroma Joe's franchise ranges from $586,599 to $1,859,492, including a franchise fee of $25,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Aroma Joe's franchise?
Aroma Joe's lists a minimum of about $180,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Aroma Joe's locations are there?
Aroma Joe's reported 112 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Aroma Joe's been franchising?
Aroma Joe's started offering franchises in 2013 after the company was founded in 2013.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Aroma Joe's and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Aroma Joe's. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.