Chatime
Chatime Franchise, LLC offers franchises to operate Chatime Stores, which are beverage service establishments providing gourmet teas, bubble tea, smoothies, iced beverages, coffee and tea-based drinks, compatible food products, and related supplies, accessories, and gifts within designated territories. The business model includes single-unit franchises and multi-unit development agreements, emphasizing proprietary trademarks, uniform design, menu items, operational standards, training, and marketing programs. They target the general public in a highly competitive market for specialty beverages and snacks.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2% brand marketing fee + minimum 2% local marketing expenditure
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 5 Chatime franchise locations operating within the United States of America which have been operating more than 12 months in their current location and were operating as of December 31, 2024 under franchise agreements issued by us (Chatime Franchise LLC).
* Calculated average gross revenue from 5 individual franchise locations: (793037 + 476602 + 243569 + 210709 + 125407) / 5 = $369,864.80. Median gross revenue is the middle value of the sorted net sales data.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Chatime Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 75% of Beverages franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Beverages
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chatime Current | $293K – $480K | $55K | 5.0% | 16 |
| KUNG FU TEA | $169K – $378K | $37K | 4.0% | 385 |
| SHARETEA | $225K – $555K | $12K | 6.0% | 153 |
| DING TEA | $195K – $324K | $30K | N/A | 120 |
| FiiZ Drinks | $250K – $775K | $40K | 8.0% | 63 |
| BAMBU | $159K – $328K | $49K | 3.5% | 60 |
Beverages Average 20 franchises | $281K – $629K | $40K | 5.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Beverages franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Chatime franchisees (2019 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
17 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Chatime franchise ranges from $293,100 to $479,900. This includes a franchise fee of $54,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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