Rank 166Food & RestaurantEst. 1963

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Los Angeles, California

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a global coffee and tea retailer offering a variety of beverages, including coffee, tea, and snacks in a cozy setting.

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FIC Score

85.0

out of 100

#166 Ranked

Investment Range

$200K – $500K

Franchise Fee

$35K

Total Units

400

5-Year Growth

+20%

FIC Score Breakdown

85.0
Scalability
80.0
Franchisor Support
82.0
Unit Economics
72.0
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#166

Overall Ranking

Out of 787 franchises

Specifications

Min Investment$200K
Max Investment$500K
Franchise Fee$35K
Liquid Capital$150K
5-Year Growth20%
Total Units400
Founded1963
Franchising Since1996
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Royalty Fee6%

About the The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Franchise Opportunity

The The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf franchise is a Food & Restaurant franchising opportunity founded in 1963 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 400 franchise units, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is one of the recognized brands in the food & restaurant sector available to prospective franchisees.

The total investment required to become a The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf franchisee ranges from $200K to $500K. The initial franchise fee is $35K. Prospective franchise owners must have a minimum of $150K in liquid capital. Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 6%.

The Franchise Information Center has assigned The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf a FIC Score of 85.0 out of 100, ranking it #166 among all franchises. This proprietary franchise score evaluates three core dimensions: scalability (80.0/100), franchisor support quality (82.0/100), and unit economics (72.0/100).

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has demonstrated 20% unit growth over the past 5 years, reflecting strong demand for this franchise opportunity among investors and entrepreneurs entering franchising.

The Franchise Information Center provides free consultations to help you evaluate whether the The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf franchise is the right franchising investment for your goals, budget, and market. Our expert franchise brokers work directly with franchisors on your behalf — at no cost to you.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

FIC 85.0 · #166

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