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CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice®

Food & Beverage Year: 2025
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What Is CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice?

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice is a café and retail franchise centered on bubble tea and other beverages, including brewed tea, coffee, juices, smoothies and other hot and cold drinks, as well as packaged snacks. The franchisor grants rights to own, operate and promote branded Stores under the “CoCo” or “Doka” names via 1-Store or 3-Store franchise agreements, with options to develop additional stores and, where specified, exclusive development territories.

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice Franchise: Pros and Cons

A standout strength is a perfect 100 training and support score—well into the top quarter of franchising—meaning strong onboarding and ongoing field support that can shorten ramp-up and reduce mistakes, but a major risk is materially higher upfront capital needs, with a $627,000 maximum asset figure, $120,000 franchise fee and $120,000 reserves requirement.

Pros

A 100 training and support score is in the top quarter across franchising, well above what's typical — this suggests strong onboarding and ongoing field support that should shorten your ramp-up and reduce operational mistakes.
Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions, zero franchisee judgments, zero government penalties, and zero outlet terminations — an unusually clean legal and compliance record for Food & Beverage that signals lower legal friction and clearer disclosures.
0% manager required equity — the franchisor does not force managers to hold equity, giving you flexibility to structure management hires, compensation, and ownership without a mandatory buy-in.

Cons

21 company-owned locations is well above typical for franchising; a high corporate ownership share warrants further investigation into whether the franchisor favors corporate expansion over building a robust franchise network.
A $627,000 maximum asset figure (top 10%), combined with a $120,000 maximum franchise fee (top 5%) and a $120,000 maximum reserves requirement (top 10%), all sit well above Food & Beverage norms — together these figures indicate materially higher upfront capital needs and cash-on-hand requirements before the business reaches self-sufficiency.

Territory Protection

45/100
NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units; the franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative distribution channels, operate under alternate trademarks and venues, acquire or convert units, and develop nearby units, with protection contingent on meeting performance quotas.

Training & Support

100
Excellent

The brand provides a robust 117-hour training curriculum designed to prepare managerial staff for launch, combining classroom instruction with hands-on operational training. The program includes on-site launch assistance as operational readiness support; travel, lodging, and related living expenses are the responsibility of the franchisee, and certain on-site services may require additional franchisee-paid fees.

Unit Growth Analysis

Unit Growth Chart

This franchise grew from 26 units in 2022 to 31 in 2023 (+5 units, +19.2%), then to 35 in 2024 (+4 units, +12.9%), but slipped to 34 units in 2025 (‑1 unit, ‑2.9%), showing an accelerating expansion through 2024 that has decelerated into a slight contraction in 2025. For investors this means the brand showed strong growth momentum through 2024 but hit a potential inflection point—the shift from +19.2% to +12.9% to ‑2.9% signals weakening unit growth and warrants investigation into causes (market saturation, closures, or franchisee churn) before assuming continued expansion.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice Franchise?

Opening a CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice franchise requires a total initial investment of $221,300 to $1,349,000, according to the 2025 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

$221,300
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$1,349,000
Maximum Investment Breakdown

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000
Real Estate$5,500
Equipment & Assets$75,500
Reserves$20,000
Training$3,500
Other$76,800

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$120,000
Real Estate$21,000
Equipment & Assets$627,000
Reserves$120,000
Training$18,000
Other$443,000

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.

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice Franchise Earnings: Not Disclosed

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information, which can make it harder for prospective owners to evaluate expected revenue before investing.

This franchise company did not publish these results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice franchise?

The total initial investment for a CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice franchise ranges from $221,300 to $1,349,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice is $40,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

Does CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice disclose franchise revenue data?

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.

Does CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice offer exclusive franchise territories?

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice received a territory protection score of 45 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units; the franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative distribution channels, operate under alternate trademarks and venues, acquire or convert units, and develop nearby units, with protection contingent on meeting performance quotas.

What training does CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice provide to new franchisees?

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. The brand provides a robust 117-hour training curriculum designed to prepare managerial staff for launch, combining classroom instruction with hands-on operational training.

How many CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice franchise locations are there?

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice had 34 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice?

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice is a café and retail franchise centered on bubble tea and other beverages, including brewed tea, coffee, juices, smoothies and other hot and cold drinks, as well as packaged snacks.

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