Presotea®
What Is Presotea?
Presotea is a tea shop franchise concept offering fresh-brewed, made-to-order tea beverages prepared with an espresso-type machine and seasonal fresh fruits and ingredients. This FDD describes a Master Franchise (subfranchising) offering under which the Master Franchisee is authorized to sell and support Presotea Shops in a designated protected area and must open at least 10 Presotea shops within six years. The Master Franchisee must provide training, equipment, inventory, supplies and branded items to subfranchisees and is required to prepare its own FDD and franchise agreements for subfranchise sales.
Presotea Franchise: Pros and Cons
The franchise's territory protection score of 64 (top 5% for Food & Beverage) gives investors a notably defensible area, but its high minimum reserve requirement of $138,800 (up to $148,800)—well above typical—creates a major cash burden, roughly equivalent to three months of operating costs.
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Lawsuits & Legal Risk
The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.
Territory Protection
Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. Protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas; the franchisor retains the right to develop additional units in the surrounding market (no ROFR), and site-specific rights allow relocation consistent with market density and performance contingencies.
Training & Support
The brand provides a robust 120-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch, combining classroom instruction with practical operational modules. The program includes on-site launch assistance to support operational readiness, with travel and living expenses managed by the franchisee and additional on-site support available for an extra fee.
Unit Growth Analysis
The franchise exhibits a volatile but ultimately declining trajectory: after a sharp expansion from 18 units in 2022 to 29 in 2023 (+61.1%), unit counts fell to 20 in 2024 (−31.0%) and then to 13 in 2025 (−35.0%). Two consecutive large negative growth rates following the 2023 spike indicate accelerating contraction and deteriorating franchise health, raising elevated risk for investors unless underlying causes (closures, franchisee attrition, or market pullback) are addressed.
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Presotea Franchise?
Opening a Presotea franchise requires a total initial investment of $193,300 to $237,800, 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.
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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.
Presotea Franchise Earnings: Not Disclosed
Presotea 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Presotea franchise?
The total initial investment for a Presotea franchise ranges from $193,300 to $237,800, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.
Does Presotea disclose franchise revenue data?
Presotea did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.
Does Presotea have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?
Presotea received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.
Does Presotea offer exclusive franchise territories?
Presotea received a territory protection score of 64 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.
What training does Presotea provide to new franchisees?
Presotea received a training and support score of 75 out of 100. The brand provides a robust 120-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch, combining classroom instruction with practical operational modules.
How many Presotea franchise locations are there?
Presotea had 13 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
What type of business is Presotea?
Presotea is a tea shop franchise concept offering fresh-brewed, made-to-order tea beverages prepared with an espresso-type machine and seasonal fresh fruits and ingredients.
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