Join the world’s largest bubble tea franchise with Chatime, the innovative leader revolutionizing tea drinking culture since 2005. With 1,300+ outlets across 63 countries and a target of 1,000 U.S. locations by 2034, become part of a publicly traded company with proven systems, product excellence, and comprehensive franchise support!
Chatime Top 5 Reasons to Invest
- World’s Largest Bubble Tea Brand: 1,300+ Global Outlets
- Vertically Integrated Supply Chain: Own Factory, Lower Costs
- Target: 1,000 U.S. Locations by 2034, Aggressive Expansion
- Investment $293K-$480K, 5.5% Royalty, Flexible Formats
- Comprehensive 3-Week Training, No Experience Required
Chatime Franchise Opportunity
Since 2005, Chatime has grown from Taiwan to become one of the world’s largest bubble tea brands with over 1,300 retail outlets across 63 countries including Taiwan, Malaysia, China, India, Singapore, Australia, Canada, UK, Mexico, and the United States. As a publicly traded company under parent La Kaffa, which quadrupled stock value in 2019, Chatime demonstrates proven financial performance and aggressive growth trajectory.
Chatime offers diverse beverages including gourmet coffee, specialty teas, bubble tea, and tea-based drinks with endless customization possibilities. Our commitment to quality means fresh tea brewed every 4 hours, finest ingredients, and vibrant flavors creating exceptional experiences. With vertically integrated supply chain including our own factory, raw material tracking worldwide, efficient logistics, and economies of scale, we provide franchisees lower operational costs and reduced risks while revolutionizing tea drinking culture globally.
Why Own A Chatime Franchise?
Our proven bubble tea franchise model delivers exceptional results for entrepreneurs capitalizing on the booming beverage market with comprehensive support.
• World’s Largest Bubble Tea Franchise: Over 1,300 outlets globally across 63 countries with target of 1,000 U.S. locations by 2034, demonstrating unmatched brand recognition, proven systems, and aggressive expansion momentum in rapidly growing bubble tea category.
• Vertically Integrated Supply Chain: Own factory, raw material tracking worldwide, efficient logistics infrastructure, and economies of scale lower operational costs for franchisees, reduce overstocking risks and volatility while broadening business operations significantly.
• Flexible Format Options: Multiple location types including malls, popular street locations, and kiosks with site planning and development support, allowing franchisees to source optimal locations matching their market and investment level.
• No Experience Required: Comprehensive 3-week orientation training covering tea knowledge, drinks preparation, store management, people management, equipment operations, and inventory management preparing entrepreneurs from any background for success.
• Award-Winning Technology Platform: Top-tier tech including award-winning mobile app and self-ordering kiosks for seamless business management, plus continuous product innovation keeping menu fresh and driving customer engagement and repeat visits.
ABF Exclusive Insights
Market Analysis: Bubble tea industry experiencing rapid growth as consumers seek unique, customizable, Instagram-worthy drink experiences beyond traditional coffee shops. ABF research shows bubble tea franchises in high-traffic retail locations with strong Asian-American populations and university presence generate exceptional foot traffic and customer loyalty.
Competitive Advantage: Chatime’s vertically integrated supply chain with own factory creates sustainable cost advantages and quality control that independent bubble tea shops and smaller franchises cannot replicate, while global scale provides brand recognition and proven systems eliminating trial-and-error of new concepts.
ABF Investment Tip: Perfect for entrepreneurs passionate about innovative beverages and community building. Target locations in high-traffic retail centers, urban districts, and areas with strong millennial populations. Owner-operated stores prove most profitable. Focus on markets with demographic alignment—university towns, diverse metropolitan areas, and high-density retail environments drive strongest performance.
TRAINING & SUPPORT
Chatime’s comprehensive franchise support system ensures partners succeed through proven training, ongoing coaching, and integrated operational assistance.
• 3-Week Orientation Training: In-depth on-the-job training and on-site opening support covering tea knowledge and expertise, drinks preparation and procedures, store management, people management, equipment operations and maintenance, and inventory management and ordering.
• Dedicated Business Development Manager: Highly experienced manager allocated to your T-brewery supporting you directly for life of franchise, plus support teams in marketing, IT, finance, leasing, supply chain, and project management knowing you personally.
• Store Planning and Development: Complete support through site selection, lease negotiation, store design and buildout, equipment procurement, and grand opening preparation ensuring optimal location positioning for maximum customer traffic and profitability.
• Marketing and Branding Support: Game-changing marketing campaigns, social media strategies, promotional materials, and brand positioning leveraging Chatime’s global recognition and proven customer acquisition tactics driving consistent foot traffic to your location.
• Supply Chain Management Excellence: Vertically integrated platform providing end-to-end franchise support with own factory, efficient logistics, and economies of scale reducing operational costs, minimizing overstocking risks, and ensuring consistent product quality across all locations.
Who Are We Looking For
Chatime seeks enthusiastic entrepreneurs passionate about our brand, core values, and innovative beverage experiences who embrace diverse communities and possess hunger to succeed.
• Brand Passion Required: Must love Chatime brand, live our values of quality, freshness, and community, and be excited to share bubble tea culture with your local market
• No Experience Necessary: Food service or business experience not required—open mind, willingness to learn, and commitment to comprehensive training program prepare you for success
• Community Builders: Appreciation for diverse backgrounds and cultures, with desire to create welcoming T-brewery environment where customers enjoy mouthwatering products and fun retail experiences
• Owner-Operator Preferred: While full-time presence not mandatory, experience proves most profitable businesses are owner-operated with hands-on involvement in daily operations and team management
• Growth-Minded Entrepreneurs: Willingness to embrace latest technology including mobile app and self-ordering kiosks, follow proven systems, and execute marketing campaigns driving customer acquisition and retention
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need previous business or food industry experience? A: No. To become a Chatime franchise partner you must love the brand, live our values, and have the hunger to succeed. Our comprehensive 3-week training program and ongoing support prepare entrepreneurs from any background.
Q: What training can I expect to receive? A: Comprehensive training program covering front-to-back operations including tea expertise, drinks preparation, store and people management, equipment operations, and inventory management. Our training team works closely building your confidence as business owner.
Q: Do I need to work in the business full-time? A: No, however experience has proven that the most profitable businesses are owner-operated. You’re allocated a Business Development Manager who supports you directly, plus marketing, IT, finance, and supply chain teams.
Q: What are the financial requirements? A: Total investment ranges from $293,100 to $479,900 with $54,900 franchise fee. Royalty is 5.5% of gross sales plus 2% brand fund contribution. Financing options available through specialized franchise lending partners.
Next Steps
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