Boba Pub Franchise Review 2025: Ratings & Verdict

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Boba Pub fits owner-operators looking for an emerging food & beverage concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$214K - $451K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$15K

Royalty (Item 6)

4%

System size (Item 20)

1 +1

Agreement term

5 yrs

Years in business

4+ yrs

Company-owned units

1

Model Boba Pub's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.

Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 4% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (4%)

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Total / year

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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Industry Benchmarks

How Boba Pub ranks against 811 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

24th pct · of 811 peers

Franchise fee

4th pct · of 811 peers

System size

14th pct · of 811 peers

Food & Beverage industry averages

Avg investment

$528K - $1.3M

Avg franchise fee

$38K

Avg system size

235

Franchises analyzed

811

How Boba Pub stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Boba Pub None $15K $214K - $451K 4% 1
Shah's HalalSimilar price Disclosed $25K $192K - $450K 5% 76
Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system None $15K $227K - $630K 8% 18,773
Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category Disclosed $50K $3.5M - $6.4M 5.5% 33

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Boba Pub franchise cost?

Boba Pub requires a $15,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $213,500–$451,000, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Boba Pub?

Boba Pub franchises are sold by Boba Pub Franchise, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.

Does Boba Pub disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. Boba Pub does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.

What ongoing fees does Boba Pub charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 4% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Boba Pub locations are there?

As of their 2025 FDD, Boba Pub has 1 total locations, with 1 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Boba Pub discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $7,500, a transfer fee of $7,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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