Bubble tea, also known as boba tea, originated in Taiwan in the 1980s. It typically consists of a tea base mixed with milk or fruit and chewy tapioca pearls, although a variety of other toppings like popping boba, fruit jelly, and puddings can also be added. Originally popular in East and Southeast Asian countries, bubble tea is now growing rapidly all across Europe, North America and Australia, with noticeable growth in cities with diverse populations. Urban areas, in particular, exhibit a high concentration of bubble tea outlets due to their younger, more diverse demographic profiles. Bubble tea primarily appeals to the younger demographic, especially Gen Z and millennials, who value novelty and customization in their food and beverage choices. However, its appeal is broadening as it becomes more mainstream across different age groups and cultures.
Bubble Ci.Tea
A proud British brand, Bubble Ci.Tea crafts distinctive bubble tea flavours that are tailored to local tastes while staying true to the cherished traditions of Taiwanese tea culture. Our founder, Suneet Sachdeva, was inspired to start Bubble Ci.Tea after discovering the unique taste of bubble tea during his travels in Asia and Australia. Since opening our first store in Guildford in 2013, we have expanded to over 50 locations across the UK, from Aberdeen to Plymouth, delighting over half a million followers on social media along the way.
What We Offer
At Bubble Ci.Tea, we serve an exciting range of freshly prepared fruit and milk teas, along with crushed ice drinks. Our menu adapts with the changing seasons, offering customers the chance to mix their favourite flavours, adjust sweetness levels, and choose from a variety of mix-and-match toppings for a truly bespoke tea experience. Our menu includes 11 fruit teas, 3 special blends, and 10 milk teas, ensuring that our customers never get bored and always have new tastes to explore.
Franchise Opportunities
We’re expanding and we want you to join us in our journey! With a decade of perfected systems and procedures, Bubble Ci.Tea offers a streamlined and efficient franchise model. Whether you opt for a typical 12 sqm kiosk or a 30 sqm store, we support you every step of the way—from securing the perfect location to recruiting the best team and launching with a PR bang.
Investment Details
Kiosk: Total investment approx £120k, including working capital.
Store: Total investment approx £160k, including working capital.
Why Choose Us?
Ready to start your own Bubble Ci.Tea journey? Visit our website to learn more and apply to become a franchisee today.
Bubble Ci.Tea prides itself on offering a thorough training program designed to empower franchisees with the necessary tools and knowledge, regardless of their prior food handling experience.
Our program encompasses both on-site and off-site training, and assessments, with our detailed online operations manual and continuous telephone support available to all franchisees.
We handle all facets of store management, encompassing opening and closing procedures, shift management, stock management, and health and food safety protocols.
Additionally, our dedicated teams provide on-site support to train staff during store openings. Franchisee training and support are ongoing, demonstrating Bubble Ci.Tea’s commitment to ensuring the success of every store.
A franchisee’s primary duty is to supervise and manage all aspects of the store, ensuring that operational elements like staffing, inventory, food hygiene, product quality, and customer service align with brand standards. The daily atmosphere within the store is lively and dynamic, characterised by engaging interactions with customers from diverse backgrounds. Responsibilities include maintaining stock levels, managing local social media accounts and emails, motivating staff, exceeding customer expectations, and managing daily finances.
At a Bubble Ci.Tea, we offer franchisees the opportunity to operate their own location with the support of our brand, while retaining full responsibility for the location’s growth and success. While prior experience in catering or retail isn’t necessary for running a successful Bubble Ci.Tea franchise, we select franchisees with qualities such as drive, ambition, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to upholding Bubble Ci. Tea’s service excellence standards. Successful franchisees should also demonstrate a track record of achievement, confidence and self-belief to achieve outstanding results.
While the experience of operating a Bubble Ci.Tea outlets may vary for single and multi-unit franchisees, it typically involves overseeing various aspects of the business, including opening and closing procedures, food and beverage preparation, employee training, inventory and financial management, and collaborating with head office to develop marketing and promotional strategies.
At Bubble Ci.Tea, we empower franchisees to thrive in their business environment and progress at their own pace by offering ongoing support and training to ensure their sustained success.