FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for International Coffee Tea.
Based on 2022 FDD · 1 filing in corpus
This page is using 2022 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19.
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a International Coffee Tea franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $183K – $616K. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $25K franchise fee · 7.5% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
International Coffee Tea requires a total initial investment of $183K to $616K (midpoint approximately $399K), with an initial franchise fee of $25K. The ongoing fee burden is 7.5% (5.5% royalty plus 2% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 14.2%, leaving more margin for the operator.
International Coffee Tea does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.
International Coffee Tea operates approximately 97 franchised units.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2022 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Common questions buyers ask about International Coffee Tea, answered from FDD and SBA data.
The total initial investment for a International Coffee Tea franchise ranges from $183K to $616K, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document.
International Coffee Tea charges a 5.5% royalty fee on gross sales.
The initial franchise fee for International Coffee Tea is $25,000.
There are approximately 97 International Coffee Tea franchise locations as of 2023.
Profit data for International Coffee Tea is disclosed in FDD Item 19 (Financial Performance Representation). Check their most recent Franchise Disclosure Document for current figures.
SBA loan default rate data for International Coffee Tea is not currently available in the SBA database.
Whether a International Coffee Tea franchise is worth it depends on total startup cost, royalty burden, FDD Item 19 economics, SBA loan performance, and local operator execution. FDDIQ compares these signals against similar franchises so buyers can screen the opportunity before paying for diligence.
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