Chatime
Franchise Overview
This globally recognized bubble tea brand operates a storefront-based franchise model centered on premium Taiwanese-style tea beverages, including milk teas, fruit teas, and signature bubble teas with customizable toppings and flavor profiles. The concept appeals to a broad demographic seeking on-trend, customizable drinks in a fast-casual setting. Franchisees benefit from an established supply chain, proprietary tea blends developed through a dedicated Tea Lab, and decades of brand refinement.
Comprehensive franchisee support includes real estate guidance, store buildout assistance, operational training, marketing programs, and ongoing coaching. With over 1,000 locations worldwide and a strong presence across Asia, Australia, North America, and beyond, the brand offers franchisees access to a proven system with international recognition. The royalty fee is 5%, and the initial franchise fee is $54,900, positioning this as a mid-tier investment within the beverage franchise sector.
Just the Facts
For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Chatime Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These official Chatime FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Chatime Franchise FDD 2026
April 2026
Chatime FDD 2025
April 2025
Chatime FDD 2025
January 2025
Chatime FDD 2023
May 2023
Chatime FDD 2020
July 2020
Chatime FDD 2020
June 2020
Chatime FDD 2019
December 2019
Chatime FDD 2019
December 2019
Chatime FDD 2018
December 2018
Chatime FDD 2018
December 2018
Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.
