The Human Bean

$HBMNF500 #97
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryCoffee
Locations188
Franchisee Count176
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$582,090
Item 7 Midpoint$940,497
Item 7 High$1,298,903
Royalty FeesWe do not charge a royalty fee.
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open14
ParentCasey Hawkins, Inc.
Founded2002
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business27
Began Franchising2002
HQMedford, OR
Executives7
Main Phone(888) 262-2215
FDD IssuedMarch 5, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 🔒
Franchisor

The Human Bean offers franchises for the establishment and operation of drive-through retail outlets serving espresso drinks, coffee products, tea drinks, and fruit smoothies under the trade name "The Human Bean."

Franchisees must use a point-of-sale system with estimated costs of $5,100-$5,900 for equipment and $435-$475/month for software fees, and will receive a 46-page Operations Manual that contains mandatory specifications and procedures.

The Human Bean offers franchises for the establishment and operation of drive-through retail outlets serving espresso drinks, coffee products, tea drinks, and fruit smoothies under the trade name "The Human Bean."

Read The Human Bean’s complete 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 2 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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