Bee and Tea franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Bee and Tea franchise fee is $40,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $147,500 to $287,100, with about $35,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Bee and Tea FDD.
What are the Bee and Tea franchise fees and investment?
The Bee and Tea franchise requires a franchise fee of $40,000 and a total initial investment of $147,500 to $287,100. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $40,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $147,500 to $287,100 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $35,000 |
| US locations | 2 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant |
| Headquarters | Morgan Hill, California |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Franchising since | 2016 |
How does the Bee and Tea investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Bee and Tea's minimum investment of $147,500 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 981 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $40,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Bee and Tea belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Bee and Tea FDD?
Verify six parts of the Bee and Tea Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Bee and Tea discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Bee and Tea?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Bee and Tea:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Delish Delivered | $37,500 | $147,400 to $260,100 |
| Rosati's Pizza | $35,000 | $147,200 to $500,500 |
| Beignet Spot | $35,000 | $148,045 to $327,625 |
| Dot and Dough | $35,000 | $148,050 to $383,000 |
| Society Wine Bar | $45,000 | $148,100 to $330,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Bee and Tea franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Bee and Tea franchise ranges from $147,500 to $287,100, including a franchise fee of $40,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Bee and Tea franchise?
Bee and Tea lists a minimum of about $35,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Bee and Tea locations are there?
Bee and Tea reported 2 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Bee and Tea been franchising?
Bee and Tea started offering franchises in 2016 after the company was founded in 2014.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Bee and Tea and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bee and Tea. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.