Top 9 Milk Tea Franchise Businesses to Consider

Chatime · Share Tea · Sugar Panda · Island Tea · Frotea · Moonleaf · Majestea · Chachago

Milk Tea franchises have proven very resilient throughout the years. From lining up for hours to buy a cup of the latest flavors, to ordering via Grab and Food Panda everyday, Milk Tea franchises remain highly popular and one of the top franchise business investments in the Philippines. But with so many choices in the market, it can be hard to find the right franchise to invest in. Here's a summary of 8 of the top milk tea franchises you can look at as you start your franchise journey:

Chatime - The Top Milk Tea Franchise From Taiwan

The word “cha” means “tea”. So technically “Chatime” could be loosely translated into “teatime”. But today, with over 2500 locations around the globe, Chatime means more than that. Chatime was founded in Taiwan in 2005 and in 2011 opened its doors in the Philippines. With a commitment to a quality ingredients and mix-ins and a flare for innovative flavor combinations, we set out to brew nothing but the very best bubble teas.

Since 2005, Chatime has been serving millions of customers with their favorite cup of tea, making it part of every occasion, celebration or simply cupping a busy day at work. With over 100 locations across the Philippines, Chatime continues to be one of the top franchise businesses in the country.

Franchise Fee

Php 300K (MM)
 500k (Prov)

Investment

Php 4M

Min. Size (Sqm)

30

Formats

Pop-Up - 4M to 6.5M
 In Line - 6M to 8M

Share Tea - Sharing Happiness & Success through Franchising

The very first shop of Sharetea opened in Taipei City in 1992. Sharetea started off business with to-go black tea and pearl milk tea drinks. Since then, it has opened many branches and franchises all over the world and became a popular Taiwanese bubble tea brand. Sharetea is present globally with over 600+ locations in 18 countries worldwide.

In the Philippines, Sharetea has expanded since 2012 with strong success rates among its franchisees in Iloilo, Ilocos Norte and Bacolod City. Sharetea continues to make its name popular among its target market.

Franchise Fee

Php 500k

Investment

Php 3.5M - 4M

Min. Size (Sqm)

20

Formats

In-line Php 3.5M - 4M

Sugar Panda Milk Tea - Fast Growing Milk Tea Franchise

Sugar Panda is one of the top pick milk tea brands and millennial’s favorite hangout place in Davao City. It serves a wide variety of flavorful and refreshing authentic boba milk teas with over 12 funky flavors: sugar panda classic, classic brown sugar, brown sugar with cream mousse, wintermelon, taro, strawberry, oreo cookies n’ cream, lychee, brown sugar, chocolate, matcha, passion fruit, caffe latte frappe and fruit tea boba series.

Sugar Panda uses fresh, natural sweeteners and real tea from Taiwan. Its quality taste and affordable price range will surely catch the heart of boba milk tea lovers! EveryJUAN can enjoy the sweet, authentic and flavorful Sugar Panda milk tea starting P100. Its easy operations, in-demand franchise concept, strong franchise support and excellent franchise program, franchisees are expected to hit the ROI for as fast as 9 months.

Franchise Fee

Php 180,000

Investment

Php 600k

Min. Size (Sqm)

3

Formats

Mini Food Court (385k), Kiosk (680k)

Island Tea - The World's Largest Ceylon Tea Franchise

Island Tea Co. serves a hand-picked range of the most sought-after tea flavors and fusion from around the globe made exclusively using 100% natural Pure “Ceylon Tea”, these are hand-picked from lush green estates of Sri Lanka, the only producers of the world famous “Ceylon Tea.” Beyond refreshment, Ceylon Tea contains Antioxidants, has less caffeine than coffee, can reduce risk of heart attack and stroke and boost immune system.

The Island Tea Franchise bridges the gap between the milk tea and coffee industry by offering a wide range of products and introducing a new tea base -100% Pure Ceylon Tea. Island Tea uses 24 Natural Tea Bases instead of powders. It’s assortment of milk tea, flavored teas, coffees and loose leaf teas captures a consumer base ranging from 16 to 70+ years of age making it a top franchise opportunity.

Franchise Fee

Php 175k - 250k

Investment

Php 350k - 1.2M

Min. Size (Sqm)

4

Formats

Express Counter Php 350k
 Kiosk Small Php 400k
 Kiosk Medium Php 450k
 Casual Inline Php 590k
 Flagship Inline Php 1.2M

Frotea - Frozen Yoghurt and Milk Tea Franchise

Frotea started as a FroYo (Frozen Yoghurt) and Milk Tea store concept, hence the slick name “Frotea”. We offer delightful drinks that just fit into anyone’s unique lifestyle, whether you’re a student, a young pro, or just on the way to major adulting! Take a break from all the hustle and bustle with our cozy stores, warm service, topped up with delicious beverages at very affordable prices.

With its proven success, Frotea made a strong appeal among aspiring franchisees even outside Palawan. To date, Frotea has multiple stores across the Philippines, and is continuing to expand with its formula of affordability, variety and strong franchise training for its franchise network.

Franchise Fee

Php 120,000

Investment

Php 350k

Min. Size (Sqm)

6

Formats

Kiosk - 350k
 Full store - 600k - 700k

Moonleaf Tea Shop - Homegrown Asian Milk Tea Franchise

Moonleaf Tea Shop, an Asian tea brand, is one of the leading and fastest expanding milk tea brands in the Philippines. From its first branch in Teacher’s Village, Quezon City in 2010 it has expanded to over 80 branches placed in key locations nationwide.

Moonleaf is a proudly homegrown brand that serves perfectly brewed milk tea drinks made from the finest ingredients, crafted into delicious, and refreshing drinks - bringing you good vibes in every cup! From Pearl Milk Tea, Milk Slushes, Fruit Tea and Coffees, Moonleaf has the right drink to satisfy every customer and help franchisees succeed.

Franchise Fee

200k to 300k

Investment

Php 488k - 1.5M

Min. Size (Sqm)

4

Formats

Kiosk 488k - 788k + Inline 788k - 888k

Majestea Milk Tea - Modern Mindanaoan Milk Tea Franchise

Experience an all-new, majestic feeling with every sip of our exquisite flavors in a homey, familiar and relaxing ambience.

Majestea is a growing milk tea and coffee shop concept from Davao. It brings to the table distinct flavors of our all-time favorite Taiwan milk teas and handcrafted coffees at everyday prices. Our store design, customer service, and the use of INAUL are homage to our rich Mindanaoan roots and culture. To showcase the Mindanao Pride and Culture, Majestea Coffee House uses Inaul as part of its Barrista’s top clothing. Inaul is a time-honored weaving tradition of the Maguindanao people usually made into malong or wraparound skirts. The colors used are also reflective of the Maguindanao culture: bravery, peace, dignity, and royalty.

Promoting homegrown flavors and recipes, Majestea’s drinks and product offerings are all created to make a distinction. All the milk tea creations are developed by hand, using the finest ingredients with international standards.

Franchise Fee

Php 299,000

Investment

Php 2.3M - 2.7M

Min. Size (Sqm)

40

Formats

In-line Php 2.3M - 2.7M

Chachago - Global milk tea brand serving quality and authentic Taiwanese Drink

Taiwan's famous milk tea hub is now in the Philippines! The Master Franchise of Chachago came to the Philippines in 2018 - offering authentic tea with a whole new set of flavors and twists. The brand Chachago was built to promote public awareness of quality beverages; it was also created to educate individuals about the right way of drinking Taiwan tea.

Chachago's mission is to share Taiwan's passion and extreme love for aromatic, healthy and delicious drinks. Chachago Philippines is one of the top milk tea franchise business providing continuous innovation for quality and authentic products. Today, Chachago is planning to expand nationwide.

Franchise Fee

Php 500,000

Investment

Php 2M - 2.5M

Min. Size (Sqm)

30

Formats
 In-line

Before jumping into a milktea franchise make sure you are clear what your franchise invesment budget is, what location type you are looking at and what target market you will serve. With dozens of milktea franchise opportunities in the market, answering those 3 questions will help you narrow down to the right franchise business opportunity for you.

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