FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Starbucks.
Based on 2025 FDD · 4 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Starbucks franchise shows an estimated initial investment of Not disclosed. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: Fees not disclosed. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Starbucks requires a total initial investment of
Starbucks does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.
Data coverage for Starbucks is thinner than for most brands in the FDDIQ corpus: no Item 20 unit-count history and no matched SBA 7(a) loan record are available for this brand. The figures above come from the 2025 FDD filing, with 4 filings on record. With Item 19 financial performance data also not disclosed, prospective buyers should lean heavily on validation calls with existing operators and unit-level financials before underwriting this brand. Treat every figure here as a screening signal, not a verified performance claim, until it is confirmed against the franchisor's current FDD.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Common questions buyers ask about Starbucks, answered from FDD and SBA data.
Contact Starbucks directly for current investment requirements. Investment details are available in their Franchise Disclosure Document.
Royalty fee details for Starbucks are available in their FDD. Contact the franchisor for current terms.
The initial franchise fee for Starbucks is disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document.
Location count data for Starbucks is available in their FDD Item 20.
Profit data for Starbucks is disclosed in FDD Item 19 (Financial Performance Representation). Check their most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for current figures.
SBA loan default rate data for Starbucks is not currently available in the SBA database.
Whether a Starbucks franchise is worth it depends on total startup cost, royalty burden, FDD Item 19 economics, SBA loan performance, and local operator execution. FDDIQ compares these signals against similar franchises so buyers can screen the opportunity before paying for diligence.
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