Cha Redefine^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2026

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What Is Cha Redefine?

Cha Redefine is a franchise of retail stores offering tea, coffee, matcha, fruit-based beverages and bakery items. Franchisees operate Cha Redefine Stores under the brand's trademarks and business system, generating revenue primarily from sales of tea-, coffee- and matcha-based beverages, fruit beverages, bakery items, and related retail products and accessories.

Cha Redefine Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's most notable strength is a pristine record-zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisor enforcement actions or franchisee judgments, and zero outlet non‑renewals, all well below Food & Beverage norms; the key risk is that the absence of disclosed cons may reflect limited disclosure or unreported issues, so investors should still conduct independent due diligence.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, which is well below what's common in Food & Beverage (bottom 5%) - a clean legal record reduces the chance of legacy legal costs or operational distractions from past disputes.

Zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions and zero franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, all well below industry norms - this suggests a less adversarial franchisor–franchisee relationship and fewer formal disputes to contend with.

Zero outlet non-renewals, terminations, or reacquired outlets, well below the typical rate for the sector - indicating lower churn and that operators are generally staying in the system.

Cons

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Cha Redefine reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

43/100

NORMAL

Cha Redefine grants a protected, site-specific territory (generally a 1–3 mile radius) while retaining rights to develop nearby units and to sell via e-commerce or other alternative distribution channels. Territory continuation is contingent on meeting performance quotas and the franchisor may add units without offering a right of first refusal.

Training & Support

81/100

NORMAL

Cha Redefine provides a comprehensive 132-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three staff members for launch and initial operations. The program includes on-site launch assistance to support operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and lodging, and on-site support incurs an additional fee.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Cha Redefine Franchise?

Opening a Cha Redefine franchise requires a total initial investment of $315,000 to $714,000, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$315,000

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$714,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$168,500

Equipment & Assets$54,500

Reserves$25,000

Training$2,000

Other$35,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$445,000

Equipment & Assets$111,000

Reserves$50,000

Training$5,000

Other$73,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Cha Redefine Franchise Owners Make?

Cha Redefine franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,369,535 and median gross sales of $1,470,297 in 2026, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$1,369,535

Median Gross Sales:

$1,470,297

High Gross Sales:

$1,788,601

Low Gross Sales:

$849,707

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

66.6%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The Item 19 data covers 3 corporate (affiliate-operated) Cha Redefine stores for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2025. Average gross sales for those corporate stores were $1,369,535, with a median of $1,470,297. The dataset is limited to corporate outlets only (franchised outlets are not reported here), so these figures should not be treated as representative of franchised-unit performance.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial dollar variability across the three stores: lowest gross sales $849,707, highest $1,788,601, range $938,894. The median ($1,470,297) is higher than the mean ($1,369,535), indicating the presence of a lower-performing outlier pulling the average down. Two of the three stores (66.6%) are at or above the average gross sales, which matches the small-sample observation that most units are clustered above the mean while one is materially below it.

Data Scope and Limitations: Sample size is very small (n=3) and the FDD discloses exclusions (one corporate store closed during 2025 and two franchised stores were not open for the full year), so conclusions are highly sensitive to individual outlets. The reported Operating Profit Percentage (average 37.3%, median 38.0%, range 34.8%–40.1%) is calculated by subtracting COGS, labor and general operating expenses from gross sales and expressing the result as a percentage of gross sales - it is explicitly not equivalent to net income. The Item 19 disclosure also notes that many costs (royalties, brand fund contributions, occupancy, taxes, interest, depreciation, insurance, etc.) are excluded from that operating-profit calculation, so operating profit % overstates what a buyer would retain as net earnings after all costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cha Redefine a good franchise to own?

Whether Cha Redefine is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2026 FDD: Cha Redefine operates 5 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 81/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Cha Redefine franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Cha Redefine franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $315,000 to $714,000. Cha Redefine disclosed average gross sales of $1,369,535 in 2026. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Cha Redefine franchise?

Break-even timelines for Cha Redefine franchises are not disclosed in the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Cha Redefine a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2026 FDD, Cha Redefine operates 2 franchised locations and 3 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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