DING TEA
Ding Tea Corporation offers franchises for operating tea shops that specialize in gourmet teas, coffee, various flavored tea-based beverages, bubble tea, and compatible food products, supplies, accessories, and gifts using the proprietary DING TEA System, which includes standardized designs, operations, menus, training, and marketing support. The business model requires an initial investment of $195,240 to $324,170, including $58,500 paid to the franchisor, and emphasizes uniformity in products and operations to compete in the beverage and food service market. It targets consumers seeking high-quality, unique tea and beverage experiences in a highly competitive landscape with other coffee shops, chains, and local businesses.
Franchise Costs
3% marketing fund + $500/mo service fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How DING TEA Compares
Key Insights
- #3 largest franchise system in Beverages
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Beverages
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DING TEA Current | $195K – $324K | $30K | N/A | 135 |
| KUNG FU TEA | $169K – $378K | $37K | 4.0% | 385 |
| SHARETEA | $225K – $555K | $12K | 6.0% | 153 |
| FiiZ Drinks | $250K – $775K | $40K | 8.0% | 63 |
| BAMBU | $159K – $328K | $49K | 3.5% | 60 |
| TIGER SUGAR | $306K – $542K | $85K | 7.0% | 47 |
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 (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+9 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for DING TEA franchisees (2022 – 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
190 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 DING TEA franchise ranges from $195,240 to $324,170. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000.
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