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KUNG FU TEA
Kung Fu Tea offers franchises for operating retail shops that sell brewed tea, bubble tea, coffee, juices, smoothies, and other hot and cold drinks prepared according to proprietary recipes using specified ingredients and equipment. The business model includes single-unit franchises, multi-unit development agreements requiring a minimum of three shops in a defined geographic area, and dual-branding options with TKK Fried Chicken. They target the established Asian-American market as well as the developing broader U.S. beverage market, serving customers of all ages who enjoy freshly made teas and drinks.
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Franchise Costs
4% royalty + 2% marketing fee + up to $350/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Key Insights
- Lower investment than 83% of Beverages franchises
- #2 largest franchise system in Beverages
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Beverages
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KUNG FU TEA Current | $169K – $378K | $37K | 4.0% | 344 |
| JAMBA | $150K – $350K | $36K | 6.0% | 709 |
| SHARETEA | $276K – $606K | $12K | 6.0% | 146 |
| DING TEA | $195K – $324K | $30K | N/A | 101 |
| FENG CHA | $207K – $583K | $30K | 5.0% | 87 |
| FiiZ Drinks | $250K – $775K | $40K | 8.0% | 63 |
Beverages Average 23 franchises | $288K – $671K | $39K | 5.3% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 23 Beverages franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for KUNG FU TEA franchisees (2016 – 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.
24 SBA loans on record
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286 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
One case involved a franchisee's breach of contract and disparagement after a settlement agreement, leading to a consent judgment and injunction. The other case was for trademark infringement, unfair competition, and breach of contract, which was settled and dismissed.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a KUNG FU TEA franchise ranges from $169,000 to $378,000. This includes a franchise fee of $37,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.
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