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Join the Nation's "Most Admired Company" and Own a
Business in the $10 Billion Coffee Industry
If you're looking for a business with well-demonstrated demand, owning a Mountain Mudd drive-thru coffee kiosk franchise may be the ideal opportunity for you. Our kiosks offer customers a quick, convenient way to satisfy their caffeine cravings. Unlike traditional coffee shops, with a Mountain Mudd franchise, you'll be able to serve more customers at a faster pace, while keeping costs low and owning a business in the billion dollar specialty coffee industry. Since 1994 our kiosks have been keeping customers caffeinated; we are currently expanding and are looking for select individuals to join us.
Coffee accounts for 75% of all the caffeine consumed in the U.S. and is the number one beverage choice. Many busy consumers are often in need of a cup of coffee to get them through the day. Time is of the essence in their chaotic lives and our drive-thru model saves them time. Our customers don't have to drive around looking for a parking spot and stand in line inside a café, they simply pull up to our kiosk and are on their way. This convenience has made drive-thru coffee the fastest growing segment of the specialty coffee industry with 53% of customers getting their coffee "to go".
Your kiosk will be located in a prime location to increase traffic to your business. One 8'x8' Mountain Mudd kiosk fits into a parking space. Partnering with convenience stores and other businesses provides a unique opportunity for them to expand their retail offerings and ensures you will have an automatic, built-in audience for your business. You'll enjoy operating an efficient, low-overhead business with low labor and real estate costs.
We at Mountain Mudd believe that our no-nonsense, proven business model, first-class training and support, and the highest quality products and recipes, trademarks, logos, and group discount pricing provide a solid foundation to start your new business and deliver results.
We provide you with a truly turn-key business and equipment package that includes:
We assist and support you every step of the way as you open and operate your Mountain Mudd kiosk.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
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2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
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4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
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