As America’s coffee obsession continues to grow, Break Coffee Co. is capitalizing on it. By Lizzy Yeserski
Everybody Loves the Coffee Guy
As America’s coffee obsession continues to grow, Break Coffee Co. is capitalizing on it.
According to the spring 2025 National Coffee Data Trends report, coffee has officially surpassed bottled water as the No. 1 beverage of choice, with Americans drinking an average of three cups a day. Coffee has enjoyed a steady five-year growth, accounting for 8% of the U.S. foodservice sector and complemented by an 18% increase in specialty coffee consumption.
Coffee’s popularity is perhaps most evident in the workplace, where it’s celebrated for fueling productivity and increasing alertness. Thanks to Break Coffee Co., employees can have the café experience without ever leaving the office, which is also great news for employers.
“Break Coffee Co. is basically a white-glove, coffee-as-a-service company,” said Anthony Spagnola, chief development officer at Oakscale Franchise Partners. “It’s a B2B coffee service for any business with 20 or more employees. We place a bean-to-cup machine in the workplace with 35 coffee varieties at the click of a button.”
The company uses premium beans sourced from South America and roasted in New Jersey, ensuring unmatched flavor and quality. Each machine grinds and brews on demand, producing cappuccinos, lattes, macchiatos and more, all made with real milk.
“You get this beautiful, super-fresh, high-end cup of coffee,” said Spagnola.
For franchisees, Break Coffee stands out for an entirely different reason, representing a reliable, high-reward opportunity.
“This is one of the lowest-risk franchises I’ve ever seen,” said Spagnola. “You just pay the franchise fee and buy six coffee machines. There’s practically no overhead, and you can work from home. It’s the only franchise I’ve ever seen where we show every single franchisee in Item 19, and every single franchisee is profitable.”
The numbers speak for themselves.
“The average machine grosses about $500 a month, and the net operating margin is 44%,” Spagnola explained.
With recurring monthly subscriptions and expanded product offerings – including tea and pantry items, such as cocoa and flavored syrups – revenue compounds quickly as more machines are placed. Add in significant tax advantages through Section 179 and bonus depreciation, and franchisees can often write off the full cost of the equipment in year one.
Owners operate without a storefront, without inventory headaches, and they often operate without employees, especially at the start. For those who prefer a semi-absentee approach, the model supports that, too.
“You don’t even need to hire anybody. You could actually do it by yourself at the beginning,” Spagnola explained. “Some of our owners have a day job, and they hire somebody to service the machines, and they just do the sales on the side.”
“But the biggest thing for this model is that it’s simple and scalable as long as you’re willing to go out and network, talk to people and handle the sales side of the business,” he continued. “I think it’s a great opportunity for somebody to build a highly profitable recurring revenue business.”
For Spagnola, Break Coffee Co. is a fun brand that gets people excited. As one of his franchisees told him recently, “Everybody loves the coffee guy.”
Lizzy Yeserski