What is the TeaTop franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for TeaTop is $40K, as disclosed in Item 5 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What are the ongoing royalty fees for TeaTop?

TeaTop charges a royalty of an undisclosed rate, as disclosed in Item 6 of the 2026 FDD.

What is the TeaTop renewal fee?

TeaTop does not separately itemize a renewal fee in the 2026 FDD. Review the franchise agreement for renewal terms.

TeaTop Franchise Fees

Food & Beverage FDD 2026

Data extracted from Teastar USA, LLC's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436.

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TeaTop franchise at a glance — core figures from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document:

Investment (Item 7): $141K - $298K
Franchise fee: $40K
Franchised units: 11
Item 19 earnings: Not disclosed

TeaTop Franchise Fees Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee (Item 5)

FDD Item 5

Franchise Fee

$40K

Paid at signing, before opening

Industry Average

$37K

Food & Beverage sector avg (749 franchises)

Fee Percentile

56th

Above-average fee vs. peers

TeaTop's franchise fee is above the Food & Beverage industry average of $37K.

Ongoing Royalty & Advertising Fees (Item 6)

FDD Item 6

Royalty Rate

Not disclosed

Ad Fund / Marketing Fee

Not disclosed

Renewal Fee (Item 10)

FDD Item 10

Renewal Fee

Not disclosed

Paid to renew the franchise agreement

Renewal fee not separately itemized in this FDD. Review the full franchise agreement for renewal terms and any applicable fees.

Transfer Fee (Item 17)

FDD Item 17

Transfer Fee

Not disclosed

Charged when selling or transferring your franchise to a new owner

Transfer fee not itemized in this FDD. Contact the franchisor directly for current transfer terms.

Fee Summary

Fee Type	FDD Item	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	Item 5	$40K
Royalty Rate	Item 6	Not disclosed
Advertising Fund	Item 6	Not disclosed
Renewal Fee	Item 10	Not disclosed
Transfer Fee	Item 17	Not disclosed

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The fees above are just one component of the full investment picture. See the TeaTop Financials page for the complete Item 7 investment range, financial requirements, and Item 19 earnings data.

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Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.