Path To Ownership
Steps To Open
1. Chat With Us
It all begins with a quick phone call introduction to get to know you and talk about the opportunity.
2. Learn More
Complete our confidential franchise application and receive our official franchise disclosure document (FDD).
3. Discovery Day
Visit TEAlicious in person, and discover how fun it can be in your own café!
4. Get Approved
Get to know our leadership team. Qualified candidates become approved to join TEAlicious.
5. Onboarding & Training
Start the onboarding process and complete our top notch training program.
6. Open Your Café
Now you're ready to take hold of your future as an official TEAlicious franchise owner!
Start Up Investment
Our step-by-step pre-opening process helps TEAlicious owners open their new café quickly and with an expected initial budget. This chart outlines key areas of both startup expenses and ongoing investment. For those who want to learn more or want to become pre-qualified click here.
Per Our 2021 Franchise Disclosure Document
Initial Fees & Investment Terms
Notes On Investment
Startup Investment
$175,989 to $443,902
For one café
Initial Franchise Fee
$40,000
US Military Veteran Fee $35,000
Included in startup range
Open 3! Initial Franchise Fee $100,000
Ongoing Royalty
5% of Gross Revenues
Paid Weekly
Brand Development Fund
2% of Gross Sales
Invest at least $150 per month in local advertising and marketing
Grand Opening
$2,500 min
Included in startup range to help launch the café
The Initial Franchise Fee includes - The TEAlicious training held over 2-weeks in our Bonney Lake, WA café. This covers daily operations, menu offerings, advertising, local marketing, financial management and managing the café.
We then visit you in your café to offer additional training and support as you get ready to open. We will celebrate with a Friends and Family Soft Opening and help you plan your Grand Opening. Beyond your Grand Opening we remain committed to leading and mentoring you as your TEAlicious café becomes a part of your local community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find answers to our most frequently asked questions. Click the question to expand the answer.
Currently, the investment range is $175,989 to $443,902 which includes our $40,000 initial franchise fee. Learn more about startup costs in our INVESTMENT TABLE – or – Am I Financially Qualified?
Between 800 and 1,000 square feet with adequate parking and drive by traffic. We have specific site criteria which will help you evaluate real estate for your TEAlicious café. Link to APPLY NOW.
You should be able to open in as few as 3 to 6 months, it depends on how quickly you fulfill the pre-opening steps, fit out your café and complete training. Link to INQUIRE TODAY.
Yes, we want our owners to become a part of the TEAlicious brand family, being in their café overseeing day to day operations. Owners can hire a GM while continuing to focus on marketing and management. Link to LEARN MORE.
Yes. We believe some owners will own multiple cafés. We offer discounts on initial franchise fees for owners who commit up front to additional units. Link to INQUIRE TODAY.
Typically between 2 and 3 employees depending on time of day and day of the week. Link to LEARN MORE.
We will be able to share with you our Financial Performance Representation, called an Item 19 in our Franchise Disclosure Document which highlights affiliate performance and history. This can be a useful tool to help you evaluate the revenue potential for your TEAlicious café. Link to INQUIRE TODAY.
Available Locations
Available Locations
TEAlicious locations are available now throughout Washington State and these prime cities and towns!
Auburn
Bellingham
Bellevue
Kent
Lacey
Olympia
Puyallup
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Yakima
Contact us today to learn more.
Coming Soon
TEAlicious locations will soon be available in:
Arizona
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
New Mexico
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Wyoming
Future Expansion
TEAlicious locations will be available across the continental U.S. beginning with key metropolitan areas.
To find out more about when TEAlicious locations will be available across the US, and/or your home town, contact us here.
