Spice & Tea Merchants
Food: Retail Sales → Miscellaneous Food/Beverage Businesses
Season Life With Purpose
Share hand-blended spices and loose leaf teas with your community through a compact, profitable neighborhood shop.
Revenue Potential$902,074from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units13from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
Spice & Tea Merchants is a retail franchise offering hand-blended spice blends, over 200 loose leaf teas, flavor-infused cane sugars, vanillas, extracts, and sea salts without additives or fillers. Founded in 2003 in Saugatuck, Michigan, the brand has spent over two decades expanding across the nation, creating inviting neighborhood stores that serve as community destinations for culinary and tea enthusiasts.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
Stores are well established and typically prove profitable within the first year, maintaining that profitability year over year. The franchise provides comprehensive support from a knowledgeable team that guides owners every step of the way. The franchise fee is $25,000, with a discount available for active or retired military and first responders. The retail footprint is compact, with stores ranging from just 800 to 1,200 square feet.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
$902,074
2026 FDD top performing unit
- Total investment
- $90,000–$191,500
- Franchise fee
- $25,000
- Cash Required
- $100,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
Franchisees receive full training in all facets of day-to-day operations, including inventory management, financial management, product knowledge, and store operations. The support team provides continual assistance and is available to answer simple questions or offer additional training as needed. The franchisor also assists with finding the right location and provides guidance on rent negotiations.
Ideal candidate
Spice & Tea Merchants seeks enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a passion for food and tea, a love for working with people, and a desire to share their passions with their community. No culinary background or extensive knowledge of spices and teas is required.