Tea Bar - Mobile Unit
Food & Beverage · Coffee & Tea
Description
What is Tea Bar - Mobile Unit?
Tea Bar® brings premium, made-to-order specialty tea drinks to the streets, festivals, and gathering places where customers already are. Built on a Portland café concept that's been pouring since 2014, our mobile franchise lets owner-operators launch with a starting investment of $95,000 — a fraction of a brick-and-mortar build — and begin serving within 180 days of signing. Franchisees follow the demand: farmers markets, summer festivals, corporate campuses, military bases, and private events. With non-alcoholic beverages one of the fastest-growing categories in food service and limited mobile competition outside coffee, Tea Bar is a differentiated, lifestyle-forward concept in a rising space.
Location Analysis
Where Tea Bar - Mobile Unit wins
Location Summary
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind Tea Bar - Mobile Unit
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Financing partners
Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees
Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.
FranFund
CRF USA
Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.
First Bank of the Lake
Pension Pros
The model
How Tea Bar - Mobile Unit works
Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.
Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.
Sells to businesses, contractors, or property owners.
Sells directly to consumers and homeowners.
Serves both businesses and consumers.
FDD Item 7
Initial investment range
Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $95,000 to $175,100. The midpoint $135,050 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.
2026 Franchise Disclosure
FDD documents
Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Tea Bar - Mobile Unit's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.
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Buyer FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The initial investment for a Tea Bar - Mobile Unit franchise typically ranges between $95,000.00 and $175,100.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.
Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.
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