Caribou Coffee

$CCRFF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryCoffee
ParentJAB Beech, Inc.
Founded1992
Completeness25/34 (74%)
Years in Business33
Began FranchisingAugust 2006
HQMinneapolis, MN
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone(763) 592-2200
FDD IssuedApril 28, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2023 🔒
Franchisor

Caribou Coffee Development Company, Inc. grants franchises for coffeehouses under the "Caribou Coffee" name and marks, which sell coffees, teas, and other beverages and food products.

Caribou Coffee Development Company, Inc. is a Minnesota corporation, wholly owned by Caribou Coffee Company, Inc., which is a subsidiary of JAB Beech, Inc. Key executives include CEO Scott Kennedy and COO John Walbrun.

Caribou Coffee Development Company, Inc. grants franchises for coffeehouses under the "Caribou Coffee" name and marks, which sell coffees, teas, and other beverages and food products.

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Fees & Investment
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Unit Count & Growth
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Litigation & Disclosures
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