While economics are important, we are in the business of partnering with the right people, not the right financials. Our founders will meet with each prospective franchisee to get to know them and make sure there are synergies and common interests between both parties. We love smiley faces. We love passionate individuals. We love kindness. We love those who love their community. And, of course, we love those who love tea!

Yes! Our home office team is ready to help you at every step. It's just that simple. We want you to be confident, prepared, and excited to open your first Cha House store! We are committed to your success.

Because we are one of the very few franchises that allow the franchisee to customize their store, the total investment to begin operation of a Cha House varies greatly. We offer several templates, all at different price-points, for the franchisee to consider and build on.

Yes! Every Franchisee is required to attend training classes at our home office in Chapel Hill, NC. In addition, we will send an on-site trainer to your store location prior to your store launch. We also offer ongoing support with a dedicated Franchise Business Manager.

All products have been carefully sourced by Cha House's home office and everything must be ordered from our nationwide distributors. All contacts will be made when the Franchise Agreement is signed, and you will have detailed training on ordering goods for your Cha House store.

Yes! We must approve all retail spaces before an agreement is signed. You can expect a Cha House associate to make multiple trips to the site, and to work closely with you and a realtor during the LOI and lease negotiations process.

Cha House minimizes, and even eliminates standard industry fees so that franchisees can maximize their potential.

Franchise Fee = Our franchise fee varies and is determined by location, experience, commitment and more.

Royalty Fee = Like our franchise fee, our royalty fee varies and is determined by location, experience, commitment and more.

Advertising Fee = FREE

Training Fee = FREE

We require that a store must be open within 6 months of signing your Franchise Agreement. Often the leasing process takes up the bulk of this time, so the quicker this gets started, the sooner you will get open.