Gregorys Coffee

Gregorys Coffee is a next-generation specialty coffee brand born in New York City and built for speed,
hospitality, and quality at scale. Founded in 2006, the brand was created to challenge the traditional
café model by delivering seriously good coffee, fresh food, and warm service—without pretension.
With over 50 locations and growing, Gregorys Coffee operates at the intersection of premium product
and high-volume efficiency. The brand is known for its distinctive personality, digitally enabled ordering,
strong loyalty program, and a menu that blends expertly crafted coffee with fresh, nutrition-forward food
options. Unlike traditional coffee chains, Gregorys is built by operators, for operators.
Now backed by Craveworthy Brands—one of the fastest-growing multi-brand restaurant platforms in the
U.S.—Gregorys Coffee offers franchise partners a proven system, robust infrastructure, and a clear
path to growth in a booming specialty coffee category.
WHY Gregorys Coffee?
Proven NYC-born brand with strong unit-level demand and cult-like customer loyalty
Operator-led model backed by Craveworthy Brands’ platform and expertise
White-space opportunity in high-density markets within a rapidly growing specialty coffee segment
OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE
Experienced restaurant operators or strong leaders with hospitality DNA
Multi-unit mindset with the capital and infrastructure to scale
Passion for quality, speed, and people-first service
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All except listed below
HOT Regions/Desirable: Northeast (NY, NJ, MA) Mid Atlantic, West Coast
NOT available: None
Available in Canada: Yes
International Referrals: Yes
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 2006
Year Franchised: 2025
Number of franchises currently operating: 0
Number of International franchises currently operating: 0
Number of corporate owned franchises: 50+
Home Based: No
Absentee ownership available: No
Semi-Absentee ownership available: Yes
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: Yes
Average number of employees required: 7-10
E2 Visa Friendly: Yes
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: Single: $35,000
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: No
Total investment range: Single Unit: $424,000 - $903,000 Multi-unit: $1,252,000 - $2,709,000
Net worth requirement: $500,000
Royalty: 6%
Additional fees: 2.5% NAF, 1.5% Local Marketing
Financial assistance available: No
VetFran program: No
Veterans/Minorities/First Responders Discount? Yes, 10% off franchise fee.
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:
Gregorys Coffee provides a comprehensive training program combining classroom instruction, in-store immersion, and hands-on operational experience. Franchisees and
managers are trained on coffee execution, food preparation, hospitality standards, speed of service, digital ordering systems, labor optimization, and local marketing activation.
Training is supported by ongoing operational playbooks and corporate field support.
Cost for Training: $250 per day per person
Lodging and airfare included: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Mentor following training: Yes
Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing
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