How much does a CHATIME FRANCHISE LLC franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $291,100–$499,900, including a $54,900 initial franchise fee.

Is a CHATIME FRANCHISE LLC franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CHATIME FRANCHISE LLC scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a CHATIME FRANCHISE LLC franchise

Beverage - Tea/Coffee Shop Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$291,100–$499,900

Total fees

7% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

2 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is CHATIME FRANCHISE LLC worth it? How it compares to 17 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	7% of sales	lower than most (median 7.5%)
Startup cost	from $291,100	about average (median $291,100)
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	11.1% of outlets	worse than 73% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	2	more litigious than 83% of peers

Benchmarked against every coffee & donuts franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

Net sales for 13 stores operating 12+ months in 2025, ranging $93,939–$977,385. Unaudited POS data. No assurance of matching results.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2 ceased operations in 2025; 1 non-renewal in 2024. Minimal exit activity.

Legal history (Item 3)

2 matters disclosed.

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CHATIME FRANCHISE LLC franchise — frequently asked

How much does a CHATIME FRANCHISE LLC franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $291,100–$499,900, including a $54,900 initial franchise fee.
How much do CHATIME FRANCHISE LLC franchise owners make?: Net sales for 13 stores operating 12+ months in 2025, ranging $93,939–$977,385. Unaudited POS data. No assurance of matching results. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the CHATIME FRANCHISE LLC franchise failure rate?: 2 ceased operations in 2025; 1 non-renewal in 2024. Minimal exit activity.
Is a CHATIME FRANCHISE LLC franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CHATIME FRANCHISE LLC scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with CHATIME FRANCHISE LLC or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.