Franchising

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We love growing with great people

Brewing your success

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has a proven business model that has been tested and refined over time. With a scalable café format and size, you have the flexibility to tailor your café to your target market while capitalizing on our globally recognized brand. Our commitment to you starts with professional onboarding and training, ensuring you’re equipped with the skills to succeed every step of the way. We thrive on continuous innovation, keeping you ahead of industry trends to help customers find their flavor – and enjoy coffee and tea in their own way. Be part of a vibrant franchise community joined by a passion for quality coffee & tea and customer experiences.

Support every step of the way

We’ve a strong working relationship with our franchisee community, built on mutual respect and trust. You will benefit from comprehensive training on all aspects of running a café from preparation to managing inventory and staff. You can also tap on ongoing support through a dedicated team of experts who can provide guidance and advice in all facets of the business from procurement to marketing.

Growing together

We are looking for like-minded partners who are passionate about our brand and share our values and vision of becoming one of the top global specialty coffee & tea brands. Beyond business experience, the necessary capital and market knowledge, we value a partner who is willing to be hands-on and to follow our proven operating systems. Above all, we love growing with a partner who is committed to excellence and integrity and can’t wait to share our coffee & tea with the world.

Path to partnership

Our selection process is designed to ensure that we choose the right partners who have a clear vision for the future and are committed to growing our brand. We start by reviewing applications and conducting in-depth interviews to learn more about your experience, your passion and commitment to our brand. Based on your market development plan, we assess the feasibility and alignment of your goals with our growth aspirations. Beyond the paperwork, our process delves into the heart of your aspirations with an aim of brewing a partnership that thrives on shared values and mutual growth.

The same quality experience across various formats

Our Café is our brand. We are as passionate about our guests as we are of our coffee & tea – which makes us the perfect place to relax and have a cup, or just pop in and grab something to go, or drive-through on the way to work or home. We have developed different cafe formats to cater to a broad range of locations, ranging from a flagship, standard inline, endcap to a drive-thru or kiosk.

Our Current Cafés

Inline Store
Inline Store
Inline Store
Inline Store
Inline Store
Drive-Thru
Kiosk with Seatings
Kiosk without Seatings

Our Future Café Designs

Be part of our global network​

Join our growing network of over 1100+ cafes across more than 23 countries in fast-growing regions from the Americas and the Middle East to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

Franchising FAQs

What franchise opportunities do you offer?

Our franchise system is a multi-unit operator model. Specific territories are negotiated and determined during discussion between the franchisee and the company, but typically include a multiple store commitment over a period of years.

What experience should I have to open a franchise of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®?

We aim to work with individuals or groups that have a proven track record of successful multi-unit food and beverage development and operations. We value partners who have market specific experience, such as retail real estate development, including construction and site selection.

What support will I receive as a franchisee of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®?

We provide support in all areas including, but not limited to training, store development and design, operations, marketing, and financial analytics.

What is the minimum net worth and liquid assets required?

This varies. Please contact us for further information by emailing franchising@coffeebean.com.

What is the average size of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® location?

This varies by market and location, but typically ranges from 800-2000 square feet.

Be a Franchise Partner Today

We’re all about bringing the best of coffee & tea to every neighborhood. If you share the same passion, we have the right expertise and platform to help you reach your full potential.