About Chatime

Chatime is an international beverage franchise specializing in freshly prepared bubble tea, tea based beverages, and specialty drinks. Founded in Taiwan in 2005, the brand has grown to more than 1,000 locations worldwide and has become one of the largest bubble tea concepts in the global market.

The business operates in the fast growing specialty beverage category and focuses on customizable drinks made to order. Customers can select tea bases, flavors, toppings, and sweetness levels, creating a highly repeatable purchase pattern and strong customer loyalty.

Franchisees operate a streamlined quick service beverage location with a compact footprint and minimal staffing. The model emphasizes speed, efficiency, and consistent product preparation supported by a proprietary supply chain and technology platform. With lower buildout requirements than traditional restaurants and a focused menu, Chatime offers a modern food service opportunity positioned around high traffic beverage demand.

Why Chatime?

Chatime combines a globally recognized brand with an efficient operating model designed to simplify food service ownership.

Key advantages include:

• International brand with over 1,000 locations worldwide
• Growing bubble tea and specialty beverage category
• Lower entry cost than traditional restaurants
• Small footprint and simplified kitchen setup
• Minimal staffing requirements
• High repeat purchase behavior from customers
• Proprietary supply chain ensuring product consistency
• Technology platform supporting operations and ordering

The menu focuses on beverages rather than full meal preparation, reducing operational complexity and inventory management. Franchisees benefit from a recognizable brand, structured systems, and a product category driven by frequent visits and younger consumer demographics.