Chatime Franchise
Own a global bubble tea franchise with a compact footprint, streamlined operations, and strong repeat customer demand.
$150,000
$54,900
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2023
Culver City,CA
Carlos Antonius
About Chatime
Chatime is an international beverage franchise specializing in freshly prepared bubble tea, tea based beverages, and specialty drinks. Founded in Taiwan in 2005, the brand has grown to more than 1,000 locations worldwide and has become one of the largest bubble tea concepts in the global market.
The business operates in the fast growing specialty beverage category and focuses on customizable drinks made to order. Customers can select tea bases, flavors, toppings, and sweetness levels, creating a highly repeatable purchase pattern and strong customer loyalty.
Franchisees operate a streamlined quick service beverage location with a compact footprint and minimal staffing. The model emphasizes speed, efficiency, and consistent product preparation supported by a proprietary supply chain and technology platform. With lower buildout requirements than traditional restaurants and a focused menu, Chatime offers a modern food service opportunity positioned around high traffic beverage demand.
Franchise Fees
$54,900
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Why Choose Chatime?
Chatime combines a globally recognized brand with an efficient operating model designed to simplify food service ownership.
Key advantages include:
- International brand with over 1,000 locations worldwide
- Growing bubble tea and specialty beverage category
- Lower entry cost than traditional restaurants
- Small footprint and simplified kitchen setup
- Minimal staffing requirements
- High repeat purchase behavior from customers
- Proprietary supply chain ensuring product consistency
- Technology platform supporting operations and ordering
The menu focuses on beverages rather than full meal preparation, reducing operational complexity and inventory management. Franchisees benefit from a recognizable brand, structured systems, and a product category driven by frequent visits and younger consumer demographics.
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$293,100 - $479,900
$500,000
$150,000
Training & Support
Chatime provides structured onboarding and operational support designed to help franchisees operate efficiently, even without prior food service experience.
Franchisees receive initial training covering beverage preparation, equipment use, store operations, inventory management, and customer service procedures. Owners learn standardized drink making processes designed for speed and consistency.
Ongoing support includes:
- Site selection and store setup guidance
- Store design and equipment recommendations
- Operational training and procedures
- Marketing and brand support
- Supply chain and product sourcing
- Ongoing operational assistance
The company’s systems are built to simplify operations while maintaining consistency across locations. Franchisees are supported from pre opening through ongoing operations with established processes and product supply.
History
Chatime was founded in Taiwan in 2005 with the goal of modernizing tea culture through customizable beverages and consistent quality. The company introduced a system that standardized drink preparation while allowing customers to personalize their orders, creating a unique consumer experience.
The concept expanded rapidly across Asia and internationally as demand for specialty beverages and bubble tea grew. Through a structured franchise model and controlled supply chain, the brand scaled to more than 1,000 locations across multiple continents.
Backed by its parent company La Kaffa, Chatime established operational systems, product development processes, and global distribution capabilities that support continued growth. The brand continues expanding in the United States as bubble tea becomes a mainstream beverage category.
Ideal Candidate
Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership
Experience with Sales Leadership
Ability to recruit and scale a team
Leadership Skills
Business Acumen
Sales or Management Experience