- 2025 Franchise 500 Rank
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#181 Ranked #296 last year
- Initial investment
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$175K - $620K
- Units as of 2024
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2,117 31.3% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Gong cha
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 2009 (16 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 55 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises worldwide. |
# of Units | 2,117 (as of 2024) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Gong cha franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$34,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$174,500 - $619,500 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$500,000 - $4,000,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$250,000 - $2,000,000 |
Royalty Fee
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6% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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1%-2% |
Term of Agreement
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10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | Gong cha has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 55 hours |
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Classroom Training | 36 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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Additional Rankings
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Ranked #1 in Teas in 2024
Best of the Best
Ranked #181 in 2025
Franchise 500
Ranked #24 in 2025
Fastest-Growing International Franchises
Ranked #117 in 2025
Fastest-Growing Franchises
Ranked #117 in 2024
Top Global Franchises
Ranked #1 in Teas in 2022
Top Food Franchises
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