Break Coffee Co
Break Coffee is redefining workplace coffee with a simple, highly scalable B2B franchise built around high margins, recurring revenue, and flexible ownership. It's a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to build a business alongside their existing career—or go all in and scale aggressively. The Business Model Break Coffee delivers premium, barista-quality coffee to offices, car dealerships, hotels, schools, and other businesses through an all-inclusive, white-glove service. Franchisees place premium bean-to-cup machines at customer locations, providing freshly roasted coffee, cleaning, maintenance, and restocking. Customers pay a recurring subscription or usage-based fee, with no upfront equipment purchase. Our proven sales process starts with a free trial, making it easy for businesses to experience the product before signing up. Each new customer adds another recurring revenue stream, creating a growing portfolio of income-producing machines. A True Side Hustle with Serious Growth Potential Unlike traditional franchises that require a full-time commitment or a general manager, Break Coffee can be built part-time while maintaining W-2 income. Franchisees simply need the flexibility to dedicate time during business hours to sales and customer service. With no storefront, no retail hours, and minimal staffing requirements, owners can grow at their own pace. For candidates ready to commit full-time, the opportunity to accelerate customer acquisition and build a substantial business is equally attractive. Strong Economics & Corporate Support According to Break Coffee's 2026 FDD Item 19, franchisees generated an average net operating margin of approximately 40% in 2025, with the top performer earning $259,170 in annual net operating income. Corporate supports franchisees with proven marketing programs, digital advertising, lead generation, CRM technology, sales training, and ongoing coaching. Headquarters also manages customer billing and collections, allowing owners to focus on converting leads, growing their accounts, and delivering great service. Why Advisors Should Love Break Coffee Break Coffee offers a rare combination of low overhead, attractive margins, recurring B2B revenue, and the flexibility to start part-time or scale full-time. It's an opportunity to build long-term cash flow and a growing portfolio of commercial accounts without the traditional headaches of retail franchise ownership.
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Food & Beverage
Brand highlights
- CEOJoshua Kovacs
- Headquarters155 2nd Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
- Year founded2003
- Year started franchising2025
- IndustryFood & Beverage
- Locations open11 (+1 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$97,525 - $141,000
- Franchise fee$59,500
- Royalty12% of Gross Sales or the minimum weekly Royalty Fee described in footnote 1, whichever is greater
- Brand fund2% of Gross Sales
- Required Liquid Capital$75,000
- Required Net Worth$150,000
- Average Revenue$214,524
- Average Net Operating Income$85,284
Brand superpowers
Recurring B2B Subscription Revenue
Low Investment & Minimal Overhead
High-Margin Business Model
Home-Based, No Storefront Required
No Employees Required to Start
Ideal candidate profile
Strong Sales Ability
Relationship Builder
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Community Centric
Sales or Management Experience
Outgoing
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2026-04-30
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| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Break Coffee Co franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Break Coffee Co franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Break Coffee Co franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Break Coffee Co. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Break Coffee Co provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 11 |
| Franchise locations | 9 |
| Corporate locations | 2 |
System growth over time
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Based on 6 reviews
CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 1
Nov 7, 2026PERFORMANCE SCORECARD
CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 2
Nov 7, 2026Excellent brand with the ability to dive in and scale rapidly or grow at a slower pace if there is a want/need to maintain a W2 role in parallel as the business grows.
PERFORMANCE SCORECARD
CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 1
Nov 6, 2026We have had a terrific experience being a franchisee. We bought in before Covid and the brand was able to stay with it and we all stuck together and have had tremendous growth the last several years
PERFORMANCE SCORECARD
CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 3
Nov 6, 2026PERFORMANCE SCORECARD
FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: N/A
Nov 6, 2026I’ve grown what started as a side hustle into a rewarding main hustle so if you’re willing do work hard and you’re in a suitable market, we have a proven track record of success. Marketing funnels and machine models have been tested over the years so no experimenting is required on your end. The margin in coffee vending compared to other businesses is great given the lack of overhead and low payroll.
FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: N/A
Nov 6, 2026I've been in franchising for over 15 years. I work full-time in franchise development, currently focused on the growth of Break Coffee. The more I learned about Break, the more I wanted to become a franchisee myself, so I invested earlier this year and have had fun growing my coffee business here in NJ. It's the perfect side hustle for someone with a sales background and flexible work schedule. There's also some great tax advantages from owning all the equipment. I've enjoyed meeting other local businesses and putting smiles on people faces with our premium coffee. We have a great product that everyone loves, and it's a very simple business model.
