The Spice & Tea Exchange
Food: Retail Sales → Miscellaneous Food/Beverage Businesses
A more flavorful life awaits
Own a specialty retail franchise dedicated to hand-blended spices and premium loose-leaf teas.
Revenue Potential$1,336,526from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units98from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
The Spice & Tea Exchange is a specialty retail brand where franchisees operate turnkey shops offering fresh spices, hand-blended seasonings, premium loose-leaf teas, and an immersive Tea Bar experience. Since 2008, the brand has been dedicated to creating and sharing the experience of a more flavorful life with customers and franchisees alike. Guests can explore a world of flavor, from proprietary spice blends and sea salts to infused honeys, olive oils, and artisan soy candles. With 98 locations and an average Google rating of 4.7, the brand delivers a sensory shopping experience that builds deep community connections and drives repeat business.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
Owners benefit from a proven track record of success and a turnkey operating platform that frees them to build their business and cultivate community relationships. The franchise boasts an average Google rating of 4.7 across its 90+ locations, demonstrating strong guest satisfaction and repeat business. The brand has been recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 each year since 2015, ranked among the top 200 food and restaurant franchises, named a top franchise for veterans, and ranked #189 on the 2024 Inc. Regionals list. Growing consumer demand for high-quality ingredients positions the brand well for future growth, with tea sales expected to grow by 3.7% and spice sales by 5.6% by 2026.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
$1,336,526
2026 FDD top performing unit
- Total investment
- $312,900–$557,514
- Franchise fee
- $38,750
- Cash Required
- $100,000
- Net worth
- $500,000
Growth Trends
Training & support
Initial training covers Product Knowledge, IT, Supply Chain, Marketing, Wholesale, and Selling. Ongoing support provides continued assistance in Product Knowledge, Daily Operations, Marketing, Revenue Optimization, Supply Chain, and IT. Franchisees also receive expertise in Real Estate, Construction, Buildout, Selling, and Training.
Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate is someone passionate about flavors, spices, and teas who wants to build a brighter future by running a business they love rather than working a corporate job. They seek to actively grow relationships in their community and capitalize on a growing market of home cooks looking for quality ingredients.