Quick Verdict · who it fits
The Human Bean fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$572K - $1.3M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$35K
Royalty (Item 6)
0% + 1% ad
System size (Item 20)
165 +21
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
24+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
120 days
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
176
Total units open
14
Units opened last year
3
Units closed last year
11
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How The Human Bean ranks against 749 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
73rd pct · of 749 peers
Franchise fee
36th pct · of 749 peers
System size
81st pct · of 749 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$589K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
261
Franchises analyzed
749
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Human Bean | Disclosed | $35K | $572K - $1.3M | 0% | 165 |
| Blaze PizzaSimilar price | Disclosed | $30K | $757K - $1.3M | 5% | 230 |
| Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system | None | $15K | $227K - $630K | 8% | 18,773 |
| Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $3.5M - $6.4M | 5.5% | 33 |
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The Human Bean requires a $35,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $572,090–$1,298,903, per the most recent FDD on file.
The Human Bean is franchised by Casey Hawkins, Inc, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. The Human Bean discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 0% and an advertising fund contribution of 1% of gross revenue on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, The Human Bean has 165 total locations, with 21 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. The Human Bean's most recent FDD documents approximately 120 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. The Human Bean does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, The Human Bean discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $3,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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