Cafe Barbera Franchise — Since 1870

About the brand «Cafe Barbera»

Cafe Barbera is the oldest Italian coffee brand with a history of over 150 years & a premium coffee chain with locations all over the world!

Cafe Barbera — The Italian Coffee House — offers a unique chance to own a business rooted in over 150 years of tradition and passion for coffee.

Cafe Barbera features a wide variety of hot and cold espresso, macchiato, cappuccino and latte drinks. It offers specialty coffees with flavorful syrups, sauces, chilled foam milk and fancy organic toppings. The menu spans over 40 coffee beverages.

All of our coffee drinks are prepared by baristas using manual espresso machines, without automatic push buttons. Each barista goes through extensive training and education in our coffee and brewing techniques before they’re ready to make a hand-crafted coffee drink to our standards.

Along with the highest quality freshly roasted coffee products, each Cafè Barbera offers a variety of locally sourced food items. These include fresh, healthy Italian and Mediterranean pastries, hot and cold sandwiches on Panini and Ciabatta breads. The menu also spans a large array of freshly made pastas, soups and salads.

SIZE OF area

• Fast Casual Coffee Shop: 1,614 sq. ft. – 2,152 sq. ft.
• Coffee Shop Standard: 753 sq. ft. – 1,076 sq. ft.
• Coffee Shop Mini: 250 sq. ft. – 600 sq. ft.
• Kiosk unit: 150 sq. ft. – 350 sq. ft.

FRANCHISE OFFER

Café Barbera offers a unique franchise opportunity for coffee enthusiasts and entrepreneurs looking to tap into the global café culture. With a rich heritage and premium Italian coffee blends, franchisees gain access to a recognized brand with a proven business model.

For those looking to expand more extensively, Area Development and Master Franchise opportunities are available in selected territories. These options allow entrepreneurs to oversee multiple units, providing the chance to scale quickly while benefiting from ongoing corporate support, exclusive training, and a turn-key operation.

Whether you're interested in opening a single store or developing a larger portfolio, Café Barbera offers the tools and support needed to build a successful coffee empire.

How much does the Cafe Barbera franchise cost?

Cafe Barbera has a franchise fee ranging from $20,000, with a total initial investment from $70,000.

Initial Investment: 70,000 USD to 305,000 USD
Royalties: 6%
Franchise fees: 20,000-35,000 USD per unit depending on the Area Development quota
Other current payments: none

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Training and Support

Every franchisee gains licensed use of the Café Barbera trademark and brand, along with exclusive access to proprietary coffee blends roasted in Italy, ensuring authentic quality in every cup.

From the start, the brand helps set up each location with a standard equipment list, store layouts, signage, and detailed operating procedures. The in-house architectural team provides customized interior design and layout drawings, blending aesthetic appeal with operational flow.

From day one, new owners receive a full suite of guides. These include the Training Manual, Real Estate Manual, Brand Guide, Build-Out Manual, Employee Manual, and Operations Manual. These cover everything from recipes and food prep to marketing, staffing, cleanliness, and even accounting.

Franchisees also get up to two weeks of in-store training before opening. This includes real-time coaching tailored to their specific store setup and team. Hiring help is part of the package too. Café Barbera supports manager recruitment with interview tools and candidate checks.

Ongoing product development keeps the menu fresh, and the Franchise Operating System (FOS) gives franchisees a smart, centralized way to manage the business.

Financial Details

Café Barbera blends over 150 years of Italian coffee tradition with a franchise model designed for today’s entrepreneurs.

Monthly revenues can vary widely, from $10,000 to $150,000, largely shaped by location, size, and local demand. Despite this range, many franchisees report solid early traction, with average payback periods between 18 to 25 months. It is a competitive timeline in the café industry.

What truly sets Café Barbera apart is the balance it strikes: offering full operational support and brand prestige without the bloated costs of larger coffee chains.

Whether placed in a high-traffic mall or a cozy urban street, Café Barbera franchises are proving that with the right blend of heritage and innovation, profit can be just a few brews away.

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FRANCHISE ADVANTAGES

The Cafe Barbera franchise offers:

• A world-renowned coffee brand, today present in over 60 countries.
• A great setting in a clean and comfortable atmosphere.
• Great healthy food and beverages, fresh daily.
• Great service that is friendly and passionate about Italian coffee.
• An excellent blend of coffee house ambiance and fast-casual dining.
• Excellent corporate support and training.
• Master Franchise & Multi-Unit opportunities.