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Apocalypse Coffee Roasters

Apocalypse Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee franchise offering small-batch organic coffee, handcrafted beverages, and food in distinctive, community-focused cafes combining quality craftsmanship with bold branding and a memorable customer experience.

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Apocalypse Coffee Roasters Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

Background

Apocalypse Coffee Roasters is not your typical coffee franchise. We are a family-built specialty coffee brand with a bold identity, a loyal following, and a commitment to serving organic, small-batch roasted coffee. From our branding and cafe design to our menu and customer experience, everything is built to be memorable, approachable, and different from the sea of interchangeable coffee concepts.

Our cafes are designed to become part of the communities they serve. We combine high-quality coffee with breakfast and lunch offerings, seasonal drinks, signature products, strong local marketing, and a brand personality that gives customers a reason to come back. Behind the personality is a serious focus on quality, consistency, operations, and creating an experience that can be replicated as the brand grows.

Franchisees receive hands-on training, operational systems, marketing support, site guidance, opening support, and continued access to an experienced founding team that is still actively involved in the business. Prior coffee experience is not required. We are looking for franchise partners who can lead people, follow proven systems, engage with their communities, and bring the Apocalypse brand to life in their market.

For entrepreneurs who want more than a generic coffee concept, Apocalypse Coffee Roasters offers the opportunity to build a distinctive local business backed by a growing brand with a strong point of view. We take the coffee seriously. Ourselves, not so much.

Company Details

Established: 2020
First Unit Franchised: 2026
Franchised Units: 2 (coming soon)
Company Owned Units: 2
States Registered In: Florida - FL
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By Apocalypse Coffee Roasters

Financial Assistance Provided: No

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: Apocalypse Coffee Roasters provides site selection assistance including review of proposed markets and locations, demographic and traffic considerations, visibility and access, parking, competition, space requirements, and overall suitability for the concept. We also work with franchisees and their real estate professionals during the site evaluation process and provide final approval of the selected location before development moves forward.

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: We provide guidance during the lease review process and can help franchisees evaluate key business terms, location-specific requirements, and items that may impact the operation of the cafe. Franchisees are encouraged to work with their own attorney and commercial real estate professional for legal review and lease negotiations

Recruiting Assistance: No

Co-operative Advertising: No

Training:
Initial training includes approximately 14 days of hands-on training at our corporate location, covering coffee preparation, bar workflow, food preparation, customer service, POS systems, inventory, staffing, daily operations, brand standards, and management procedures. We also provide approximately 7 days of on-site support surrounding the franchisee's opening to assist with team training, systems, workflow, and launch execution.

Ongoing support includes operational guidance, updated procedures, marketing resources, product and menu support, and continued access to the franchisor team as the business grows.

Special Instructions/Notes: Apocalypse Coffee Roasters is looking for franchise partners who connect with the brand, value quality and community, and are excited to build a strong local presence. Candidates do not need prior coffee experience, but business, management, hospitality, or leadership experience is a plus. We are open to both owner-operators and qualified semi-absentee candidates with the appropriate management structure in place.

2026 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Apocalypse Coffee Roasters Franchise.

What does a Apocalypse Coffee Roasters Franchise Cost?

Apocalypse Coffee Roasters franchise fees for 2026:

Cash Investment: 150,000 - 250,000
Total Investment: $332,450 - $633,950
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $44.950
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $39,950
Royalty: 6%
Ad Fee: up to 2%
Other Fees: NA
Average Number of Employees at Start/at Maturity: 10-12 Start, 15-20 Maturity
Item 19: Yes
SBA Registry: Yes
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: Yes
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Specify: Apocalypse Coffee Roasters can be operated as a semi-passive opportunity for qualified franchisees who choose to hire an experienced general manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the cafe. In this model, the franchisee remains actively involved in the business from an ownership and leadership standpoint while delegating daily staffing, scheduling, training, inventory management, and store operations to the management team.

The franchisee would still be expected to monitor financial performance, maintain communication with management, participate in strategic decisions, and ensure the location continues to meet brand standards. We do not position the concept as completely passive, but with the right management structure in place, it can be well suited to an owner who does not intend to work in the cafe full time.
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes(10%)

Is Apocalypse Coffee Roasters a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Apocalypse Coffee Roasters is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is Apocalypse Coffee Roasters a Home Based franchise?

No. Apocalypse Coffee Roasters is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Apocalypse Coffee Roasters Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Apocalypse Coffee Roasters franchisees make. Apocalypse Coffee Roasters offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Apocalypse Coffee Roasters a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Apocalypse Coffee Roasters is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Apocalypse Coffee Roasters Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Apocalypse Coffee Roasters franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Apocalypse Coffee Roasters Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. Apocalypse Coffee Roasters franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Apocalypse Coffee Roasters Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Apocalypse Coffee Roasters franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Apocalypse Coffee Roasters Looking for International franchisees?

No. Apocalypse Coffee Roasters franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Apocalypse Coffee Roasters's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Coffee, Food & Restaurants, Recently Added Franchises, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

Yes

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

Apocalypse Coffee Roasters Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Apocalypse Coffee Roasters franchises for sale. We may have Apocalypse Coffee Roasters franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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