About SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING Franchise
The Spice & Tea Exchange is a specialty retail franchise offering premium spices, seasonings, loose leaf teas, sugars, salts, and related culinary products.
The brand creates an immersive shopping experience where customers can see, smell, and sample a vast array of flavors from around the world.
The franchise fee is $38,750.
SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$350K
Average Investment
$467K
Maximum Investment
$583K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $38,750 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $349,810 – $583,400 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $350K–$583K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7%) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Lump Sum At the Us or our Time of Affiliates Signing Franchise Agreement Seasona | $2,000 | $20,000 |
| Lump Sum As Us or our Order Invoiced Affiliates Construction/Build- | $104,000 | $238,000 |
| As Agreed By Third Parties Out, Tea Bar Agreement Equipment, and with Other Dres | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| As Agreed By Third Parties Agreement with Providers Utility Deposits | $250 | $500 |
| Lump Sum As Third Parties Incurred and Suppliers Rent and Security | $1,800 | $10,000 |
| premium | $1,000 | $3,500 |
| Incurred State and Local | $500 | $4,000 |
| As Incurred As Third Parties Incurred Additional Funds - | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| Lump Upon Signing the Franchisor Sum Development Agreement INITIAL | $259,810 | $483,500 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$324K
Median Revenue
$487K
Revenue Range
$263K – $2.5M
Sample Size
94 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordSPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING System Growth
Total Units
176
Franchised
90
Company-Owned
86
SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING currently operates 90 franchised locations and 86 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING franchise ranges from $349,810 to $583,400, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $38,750. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING charges a royalty fee of 7% of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING franchise owners report average revenue of $324K and median revenue of $487K. This is based on a sample of 94 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $349,810-$583,400, a 7% royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $38,750 and the total investment ranges from $349,810 to $583,400 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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