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How Much Does a Sharetea Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Sharetea franchise costs between $275,600 and $606,400 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $12,000.

$275,600

Minimum Investment

$606,400

Maximum Investment

$12,000

Franchise Fee

Sharetea Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $12,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $32,000

Sharetea Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Sharetea franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $32,000

Technology Transfer Fee As arranged · When you sign the Franchise Agreement $20,000

Franchise Fee As arranged · When you sign the Franchise Agreement $12,000

Real Estate $67,000 – $75,000

Renovation As arranged $55,000

Security Deposit As arranged · When you sign the Franchise Agreement $10,000

Rent for the Tea Shop As arranged · As specified in lease $2,000 – $10,000

Equipment & Assets $125,100 – $152,600

Equipment As arranges · When you place the order $91,000 – $103,000

Inventory As arranged · When you place the order $30,000 – $45,000

Uniforms Before Opening $2,000 – $2,500

Point of Sale System Before opening $2,100

Training $6,000 – $8,000

Related Personnel Cost for initial training As arranged · Before opening $6,000 – $8,000

Working Capital & Reserves $25,000 – $85,000

Additional Funds - 3 Months As arranged $25,000 – $85,000

Other Costs $20,500 – $253,800

Store Pre-opening Fee As arranged · When you sign the Franchise Agreement $17,000

Insurance Before opening, as arranged $4,500 – $15,000

Licenses, Permits, Fees and Deposit Before opening · Lump Sum $10,000 – $12,000

Rental for Warehouse As arranged · As specified in lease $0 – $5,000

Utensils As arranges · When you place the order $2,500 – $3,300

Store Design Fee As arranged · When you sign the Franchise Agreement $3,000

Advertisement Before Opening $2,000

Total Estimated Investment $275,600 – $606,400

How Does Sharetea Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Sharetea's minimum investment of $275,600 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,233.

$275,600

Sharetea Min

$315,233

Food & Beverage Median Min

$606,400

Sharetea Max

$693,450

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Sharetea?

The total startup cost for a Sharetea franchise ranges from $275,600 to $606,400, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $125,100 to $152,600.

How much is the Sharetea franchise fee?

The Sharetea franchise fee is $12,000, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Sharetea a good investment?

Sharetea requires a total franchise investment of $275,600 to $606,400 and scores Legal Risk: 61/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Sharetea franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Sharetea franchise owner make?

Sharetea's 2026 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.

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