Tapioca Express

Tapioca and milk tea beverages

2023 Franchise 500 Rank: N/RNot ranked last year

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Initial investment: $127K - $535K

Units as of 2022: 23 34% over 3 years

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Company Overview

About Tapioca Express

Industry	Food
Related Categories	Teas,Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants,Miscellaneous Food/Beverage Businesses
Founded	1999
Leadership	Allyson Woo, Franchise Manager
Corporate Address	1908 Central Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2000(23 years)
# of employees at HQ	15
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchisees throughout the US. This company is offering new franchisees worldwide.
# of Units	23(as of 2022)

Information for Franchisees

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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 Definition:The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know:Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$15,000
Initial Investment Definition:The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know:The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$126,500 - $534,500
Cash Requirement Definition:The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$200,000
Royalty Fee Definition:A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know:Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	2.5%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition:An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know:This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	0.5%
Term of Agreement Definition:The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know:Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	5 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.

In-House Financing	Tapioca Express offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee
Third Party Financing	Tapioca Express has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

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	47 hours
Classroom Training	3 hours
Ongoing Support	Newsletter Grand Opening Field Operations
Marketing Support	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social Media Website Development Email Marketing

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition:The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	No
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition:This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
Are exclusive territories available? Definition:An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know:Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes

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更新:2022年12月12日

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