Southern Grounds Coffee House

Franchise Overview

Southern Grounds Coffee House operates chef-driven community cafes that pair specialty Intelligentsia coffee with artisan bakery items and wholesome, chef-crafted food. Franchisees run premium coffeehouse destinations anchored in historic, up-and-coming neighborhoods across the southern United States.

Key Highlights

Chef-driven menu unites specialty coffee, artisan baked goods, and health-conscious fare
Exclusive Intelligentsia coffee sourcing signals a genuine commitment to premium quality
Franchisees restore historic buildings, creating neighborhood destination cafes with lasting community impact
Integrated Blueberry Artisan Bakery concept adds a distinctive, revenue-generating differentiator at select locations

Southern Grounds is built for franchisees who want to do more than run a café — its model ties business success to neighborhood revitalization, cultivating deep local loyalty and repeat visits.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since2016

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$$$Total Investment$740K – $1.7M

Southern Grounds Coffee House Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Southern Grounds Coffee House FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

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