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Travelin' Tom's Coffee - Franchise


Quick Summary

Travelin’ Tom’s is a mobile coffee truck franchise serving premium coffee, cold brew, espresso, and energy drinks on the go. The low-cost, high-demand model offers franchisees flexible schedules, minimal overhead, and strong corporate support to fuel growth. Whether at events, businesses, or neighborhoods, Tom’s delivers handcrafted drinks and business freedom—brewing success one cup at a time.

Travelin' Tom's Coffee Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026

Minimum Cash Required $20,000
Net Worth Required $100,000
Total Investment $201,840 - $255,325
Franchise Fee $15,000
Financing Assistance 3rd Party
Year Founded 2020
# of Existing Units 331
Franchising Since 2021
Training & Support Yes
Home Office Location Florence, KY
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Travelin' Tom's Coffee - Franchise

Serve Coffee. Anywhere. Anytime.

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee is a unique and rapidly growing mobile coffee truck franchise that brings specialty coffee, espresso, and energy drinks directly to customers—wherever they are. Whether it’s an early morning office park, a weekend festival, or a private event, Travelin’ Tom’s delivers premium, handcrafted beverages from the comfort of a fully equipped coffee truck.

Why Choose Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee?

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee isn’t just a franchise—it’s a lifestyle-driven business built for the modern entrepreneur. Designed to meet growing consumer demand for specialty beverages and mobile convenience, Tom’s is uniquely positioned in one of the fastest-growing segments of the food and beverage industry.

  • First-to-Market Advantage - Travelin’ Tom’s is the first and only national mobile coffee truck franchise. That means you’re entering an untapped market with very little direct competition and huge potential for growth. As a first-mover, you’ll have the chance to build brand awareness and customer loyalty in your territory from day one.
  • Capitalize on the Booming Coffee & Energy Market - With over 70% of Americans drinking coffee daily and the energy drink market exploding, Travelin’ Tom’s offers a product mix that meets modern consumer demands. From cold brew and espresso to iced teas and energy drinks, there’s something for everyone on the menu—making it easier to attract a wide customer base.
  • Simple Model. Proven Results. - Unlike brick-and-mortar coffee shops that require expensive leases, long buildouts, and large teams, Travelin’ Tom’s offers a streamlined, efficient model that keeps overhead low and margins high. You can start with one truck and scale at your own pace—on your terms.
  • Work-Life Balance and Flexibility - This business was designed with freedom in mind. As an owner, you choose your schedule, control your bookings, and decide how to grow. Whether it’s a full-time operation or a flexible side business, Travelin’ Tom’s gives you the autonomy to run your business your way.
  • Event-Driven Revenue Model - With a business model driven by events—like corporate functions, schools, festivals, and private parties—there’s always a new opportunity to serve. Plus, our corporate booking program helps drive additional revenue by connecting national event opportunities with local franchisees.
  • Innovative Technology - Travelin’ Tom’s leverages user-friendly technology to simplify operations, streamline bookings, and support franchisee growth. Our proprietary software makes it easy to manage schedules, track sales, and handle logistics, all in one place. Online booking systems allow customers to easily request service, while franchisees benefit from real-time updates and centralized tools to run their business efficiently—from anywhere. This technology-driven approach reduces the administrative burden and enhances the customer experience, giving franchisees a professional edge in a fast-moving market.

A Coffee Truck Like No Other

Tom’s isn’t your average coffee concept. We’ve designed a mobile system that gives franchisees the ability to serve a high-quality product from a fully self-contained and visually iconic vehicle. With bold branding, streamlined operations, and an ever-expanding fan base, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee offers a fresh and flexible take on the coffee shop model—without the brick-and-mortar headaches.

  • Premium Products
    Our extensive menu features signature coffee and espresso drinks, cold brews, energy drinks, teas, and more. Every beverage is crafted using our proprietary recipes and high-quality ingredients to ensure a consistent and memorable customer experience.
  • Mobility Means Flexibility
    Our mobile model allows franchisees to take the coffee shop experience to high-traffic areas, events, neighborhoods, schools, and businesses. You’re not waiting for customers to come to you—you’re bringing the product directly to them, maximizing reach and revenue potential.
  • Streamlined Operations
    Travelin’ Tom’s trucks are designed with efficiency in mind. Our layout minimizes staffing needs and speeds up service, making it easier to serve more customers quickly while keeping overhead low.
  • Community-Centered Approach
    Franchisees become staples in their local communities. Whether it’s helping fuel a morning commute, supporting a fundraiser, or being the highlight of a weekend event, Travelin’ Tom’s trucks build loyal, local followings that drive repeat business and meaningful engagement.
  • Scalable Model
    Whether you want to operate a single truck or expand into multiple territories, Travelin’ Tom’s gives you the foundation to scale. Our systems and support are built to grow with you.
  • Brand Power
    With eye-catching truck design, strong branding, and a fast-growing national footprint, Travelin’ Tom’s is quickly becoming a recognized name in mobile specialty coffee. As a franchisee, you benefit from this momentum and national brand recognition.

Training & Startup Support

Travelin’ Tom’s believes you should go into business for yourself, but not by yourself.

Quick & Easy Startup

Travelin’ Tom’s is proud of its franchising process. When you decide you want to start your own business, we understand that you don’t want to wait years to make that dream a reality. That’s why we’ve built an efficient and supportive onboarding experience—starting with Tom’s Academy.

Tom’s Academy

Your Tom’s journey begins with a trip to a 3-day intensive training program at the Travelin’ Tom’s Corporate Headquarters. You’ll meet your support staff and gain firsthand knowledge in the following:

  • Marketing strategies from our corporate marketing team
  • Day-to-day operations from some of the top Tom’s franchises
  • Initial setup of your business and digital marketing
  • Extensive beverage training over two days
  • Hands-on training on your brand new Tom’s truck, including a test drive on the safety course
  • One-on-one training and advice from several veteran franchisees

You’ll graduate from Tom’s Academy with a foundation that will have you primed and ready for success. On top of your startup plan, you will be set up for multiple follow-up touch points throughout your first year to help launch a smooth and successful start to your business!

Join the Travelin’ Tom’s Movement

If you’re passionate about coffee, community, and flexibility, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee offers a mobile business opportunity that checks every box. With a proven system, growing brand, and full corporate support, it’s never been easier—or more rewarding—to take the wheel of your own mobile coffee business.

Look at those key competitive advantages: low inventory costs—I mean Tom’s is all beverages. You’re mobile—you’re not stuck and confined to one area where people have to come seek you out, you can go to them. And, not to mention, the royalties are pretty nice. When you don’t have to worry about keeping a percentage and paying that out each week, it’s just that fixed royalty. Make as much money as you want, and you just have to pay out that royalty.Reggie Nelson - Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Concord, NC Est. 2023
On the Tom’s Truck you can specialize any drink that they want. Sometimes we go in there and they just get almost all cold drinks, with the lemonades and refreshers now. And when it’s cold, the mixture switches to a bunch of hot chocolates and hot lattes. We find a way to make everybody happy. With it being more of a premium beverage truck than just a coffee truck, it allows us to go anywhere.Bob Daleo - Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Wentsville, MO Est. 2022
Bringing it to a community that doesn’t have it. Building the brand to establish in Florida and across the nation. Offering something that’s not offered anywhere near us. Being in the seat, being in the window, letting our clientele know that it’s us. And that we’re the ones that are bringing it to them, and we’re the ones that care and are going to be there.Chris & Stephanie Edwards - Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Bradenton Est. 2024
The corporate office—that has all the support. We can focus on making a successful business while everything else is taken care of. Thank goodness!Cynthia Sanchez - Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Heb Est. 2022

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