Quick Verdict · who it fits
The Spice & Tea Exchange fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale retail concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$313K - $558K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$39K
Royalty (Item 6)
7% + 1% ad
Item 19 median rev
$505k all franchised units
System size (Item 20)
97 +8
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
18+ yrs
Company-owned units
1
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2026 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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% + ad fund 1% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$510,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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Ad fund (1%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
98
Total units open
8
Units opened last year
4
Units closed last year
4
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How The Spice & Tea Exchange ranks against 118 Retail peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
76th pct · of 118 peers
Franchise fee
54th pct · of 118 peers
System size
54th pct · of 118 peers
Retail industry averages
Avg investment
$247K - $707K
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
238
Franchises analyzed
118
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spice & Tea Exchange | Disclosed | $39K | $313K - $558K | 7% | 97 |
| Shift Arcade VenturesSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $281K - $566K | — | 1 |
| 7-ElevenBiggest system | Disclosed | — | $163K - $1.7M | 45–56% | 7,229 |
| Byrider Franchising PartnersTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $60K | $947K - $1.6M | 1–2.5% | 81 |
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The Spice & Tea Exchange requires a $38,750 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $312,900–$557,514, per the most recent FDD on file.
The Spice & Tea Exchange is franchised by SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE FRANCHSING LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. The Spice & Tea Exchange discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $505,212. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% and an advertising fund contribution of 1.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, The Spice & Tea Exchange has 97 total locations, with 8 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. The Spice & Tea Exchange does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, The Spice & Tea Exchange discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $10,000, a transfer fee of $15,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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