Comebuytea

About Comebuytea

Comebuytea is a Taiwanese bubble tea brand established in 2002, with 33 reported stores across markets including Hong Kong, Australia, the US, Poland and Germany. The business opened its first airport outlet in 2016 and entered Europe in 2019. In April 2025, it exhibited at London’s International Franchise Show while seeking partners for UK expansion. Its drinks combine Asian beverage culture with proprietary preparation equipment and established operating systems. Franchise packages cover store design, equipment, systems and training, with support for site selection and lease negotiations. New stores typically take around three months to prepare, followed by an extensive four-to-eight-week training programme. Franchisees must purchase goods through the company. The initial investment is quoted at €250,000-€300,000 plus VAT, with working capital, inventory and local marketing requiring separate budgets.

Why franchise with Comebuytea

• ✓Build on a Taiwanese bubble tea concept established in 2002 with an existing international network.
• ✓Use patented beverage equipment designed to support consistent preparation and lower labour needs.
• ✓Receive support with finding premises, negotiating leases and preparing a new store for launch.
• ✓Complete four to eight weeks of training before operating your Comebuytea franchise location.
• ✓Access a package covering store design, equipment, operating systems and franchise training.
• ✓Explore multi-store growth after operating your first outlet successfully for at least 12 months.

Investment breakdown

Minimum investment	£250,000
Maximum investment	£300,000
Franchise fee	£26,000
Management service fee	6% of net sales
Agreement term	5 years, renewable

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Comebuytea supports franchisees in identifying suitable premises and negotiating leases. The store package includes design, establishment, equipment and operating systems, with preparation taking approximately three months. Proprietary equipment is a key part of the format and contributes to higher initial set-up costs than some bubble tea competitors. The supplied information does not specify minimum floor area, frontage, seating, extraction or lease requirements.

Training and support

Comebuytea provides an extensive four-to-eight-week training programme. Individual applicants must have at least two owners or partners available for training; for company applicants, training is arranged through the relevant training or operations department. The franchise package includes systems and equipment, while the team assists with location searches and lease negotiations. New stores typically require three months of preparation. Details of ongoing field visits are not supplied.

Operational requirements

Comebuytea franchisees operate branded bubble tea outlets using the company’s equipment, systems and supplied products. All goods must be purchased from the franchisor. Operators oversee staff, beverage quality, hygiene, inventory, customer service and local marketing. The ongoing licence fee is 6% of net sales. Franchisees must operate their first store for at least 12 months before additional locations can be considered. Working capital and opening stock require separate budgets.

Experience required

Previous hospitality or bubble tea experience is not required. Individual franchise applicants must provide at least two owners or partners to participate in training, while company applicants follow a training arrangement coordinated by the relevant department. Partners should be able to manage daily operations, maintain brand standards and fund the investment plus additional working capital. Multi-store applicants must first operate one location for at least 12 months.

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