WELCOME TO THE TEA AND THE GANG FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY
Our business is growing from strength to strength, we have over 40k followers on social media and sell our teas in most of the countries around the world, ranging right the way from USA across to Australia. We have distributors setup in countries like Norway and Singapore and are in discussion with many more.
Our first concept store is now open in our HQ at King’s Lynn, Norfolk, with a cafe to open in Dubai soon and our new food truck will allow us to push forward with events and festivals. We are one of the market leaders when it comes to superfood lattes in the UK and have a strong, loyal following.
The Franchise model
Franchisees will have the opportunity to run a café type restaurant, a retail shop, or could even combine the two, massively boosting your earning potential.
Our marketing efforts will drive customers directly to you. We will encourage customers to shop local through the running special offers, which are only available in store and not on our website.
Franchise benefits:
A well-respected, sustainably conscious and socially responsible brand run by an experienced management team
Extensive technical and management training on ALL aspects of the business
Full suite of materials and tools to hit the ground running
Established operating model
Multiple streams of revenue
High operating margins
High average customer spend
Comprehensive training & marketing support from HQ
The Investment
Our Franchise Package Fee will be dependent on size, condition and fit-out of your premises.
Government-led funding is available for the cost of our franchise fee to help you get started.
What you will receive
- A multi-award-winning concept
- Rights to use the trademark and trade name
- Rights to use Tea and the gang know-how, operating methods and systems
- Extensive business Operations Manual (on loan)
- Comprehensive training on our operating methods and the way we interact with our clients
- Marketing support from our team at HQ
- Marketing campaigns that drive customers directly to your store
- Product training
- Customer service training
- A fully fitted Tea and the gang café and/or retail store with the help of an interior designer
- Tea and the gang internal and external signage
- Direct supplier access to product stock at a discounted franchisee rate
- So much more!
Who are we are looking for?
Tea and the gang are looking for ambitious and self-motivated individuals with strong entrepreneurial drive. A shared passion for changing the way tea is perceived, in our world today, is essential to your success as a franchisee.
An ideal candidate should be able to display flexibility, great interpersonal skills and loyalty to our brand.
What’s next?
Like the idea of running your own Tea and the gang franchise? If you think you could be the perfect Tea and the gang franchisee, then click on the link below and send us an email with your details to receive further information about this incredible franchise opportunity!
WHAT CAN I FRANCHISE?
ONE
Retail shop/Cafe
TWO
Kiosk/Small shop
THREE
Food Truck
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MUCH CAPITAL DO I NEED?
Cafe franchise fee is £12,500 and a small cafe kit out starts from £60,000. The total package cost will vary dependant on location, size of cafe/shop venue and fit-out requirements.
HOW QUICKLY CAN I GET STARTED WITH MY TEA AND THE GANG FRANCHISE?
Every franchise launch is unique and individual, we will work with you to get you up and running as quickly as possible. All our initial training is done on a one-to-one basis and this enables you to get your Tea and the gang business off the ground.
HOW CAN I FINANCE MY FRANCHISE?
We have built some excellent relationships with the major lenders who will support potential franchisees with their initial franchise fee, subject to their normal lending criteria. We are more than happy to put you in touch with our contacts at the banks who will be happy to answer any of your questions.
Of particular importance to those establishing a Tea and the gang franchise, we have a loan facility in place with The Start Up Loans Company. This is a UK government lending initiative where new start franchises can borrow unsecured and at a low rate of interest up to £25,000 for the purchase and establishment of the business. Additional funding is available as required.
WHAT OTHER COSTS ARE INVOLVED?
We have structured a comprehensive training programme covering every aspect of the business, designed to fast track you through all the operating procedures.
You will be required to attend a structured and in-depth training programme in. Ongoing training is available as and when required which may ensue extra costs.
HOW MUCH CAN I EARN IN MY TEA AND THE GANG FRANCHISE?
As soon as we have met you will be provided with a confidential Franchise Information Memorandum amongst many other important pieces of information. The FIM comprises of a detailed three- year franchise business plan that provides full revenue, expenditure and profit and loss information.
WHAT DO I GET FOR MY FRANCHISE FEE?
A multi-award-winning concept
Rights to use the Tea and the gang trademark and trade name
Rights to use Tea and the gang know-how, operating methods and systems
Extensive business Operations Manual (on loan)
Comprehensive training on our operating methods and the way we interact with our clients
Marketing support from our team at HQ
Marketing campaigns that drive customers directly to your store
Product training
Customer service training
A fully fitted Tea and the gang café and/or retail store with the help of an interior designer
Tea and the gang internal and external signage
Direct supplier access to product stock at a discounted franchisee rate
So much more!
DO NEED EXPERIENCE RUNNING A CAFE/SHOP?
No. A knowledge of operating in the retail industry is helpful, but not necessary. We will support you every step of the way to ensure you can operate a Tea and the gang location successfully.
WHAT ARE THE KEY STEPS IN THE PROCESS?
Once you have contacted us with your details, we will send you our Franchise prospectus.
If having read through the prospectus you believe you have the necessary skills and desire to become a Tea and the gang franchisee, then you are ready to take your application further!
The next step is to provide you with answers to your questions regarding the franchise and then arrange for you to come and meet the team.
You will also be provided with a confidential Franchise Information Memorandum (FIM) that explains at length the unique operating methods of Tea and the gang complete with a projected profit and loss over the first three years of the franchise.
DO YOU HELP WITH THE SHOP LAUNCH?
In order to give your business the best possible start, we have designed a launch programme for you to implement to create maximum local awareness. This will be paid for from your start-up budget. We will work with you in designing a specific plan to meet your requirements.
CAN I RESELL IN THE FUTURE?
Yes, you can (on the terms set out in our Franchise Agreement including our approval of the purchaser as a new franchisee). This is generally why most of us start a business in the first place. Should you decide at some point to retire or move on, our franchise agreement is for five years; you therefore have an asset that is resaleable at a premium price.