Sweetwater Coffee & Tea
$SWCTF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryCoffee
Locations7
Franchisee Count9
Franchise Fee$49,500
Item 7 Low$0
Item 7 Midpoint$0
Item 7 High$0
Royalty Fees—
Ad / Brand Fund—
Sold Not Open—
Founded2003
Completeness12/34 (35%)
Years in Business23
Began Franchising2004
HQAnn Arbor, MI
Executives5
LinksWeb
Main Phone734-769-2331
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026
FDDs2018 · 2017 · 2016 🔒
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