The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

$CBTLF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryCoffee
Locations120
Franchisee Count171
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$883,500
Item 7 Midpoint$1,175,750
Item 7 High$1,468,000
Royalty Fees5.5% of Gross Revenues
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open0
ParentJollibee Foods Corporation
Founded1963
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business62
Began Franchising1996
HQLos Angeles, CA
Executives8
LinksWeb
Main Phone(310) 237-2326
FDD IssuedApril 15, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Super Magnificent Coffee Company Ireland Limited offers franchises for the establishment and operation of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Cafés serving coffee, tea, and related beverages and food products.

Franchisees must purchase and maintain an approved POS System costing approximately $30,000, which includes a cash register and other components. The franchisor may require future upgrades and access to data collected by the system.

Super Magnificent Coffee Company Ireland Limited offers franchises for the establishment and operation of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Cafés serving coffee, tea, and related beverages and food products.

Read The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf’s complete April 15, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 2 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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