Two Cravings,
One Smart FRANCHISE.
Invest in a distinctive food and bubble tea concept built on quality, repeat
customers, and a franchise system designed for long-term growth
A Proven Concept
Built for Growth
Launched in 2020 by brothers Zakariya and Aman and their friend Abdurahman, Chi Tea turned a bold vision into a multi-state sensation. We blended Nashville-style heat with "Chi-Town" heart to create a destination that’s as resilient as it is delicious offering a high-performance business model for our franchise partners
The Ultimate Trio
We dominate the fast-casual market by pairing Nashville-style hot chicken and gourmet smash burgers with handcrafted boba teasAgile Scalability
Leveraging second generation spaces and streamlined systems for lower costs and faster growth.Diverse Revenue Streams
The Chi Tea model is built for high performance, combining high-demand food categories with a specialized beverage program to drive sales throughout the day
Gourmet Dining
Revenue from our signature Nashville-style hot chicken, burgers, and house-made sides
Signature Boba Bar
High-margin sales from our customizable bubble teas, smoothies, and refreshers
Off-Premises Sale
Integrated digital ordering and delivery systems to capture the growing "to-go" market
Catering Services
Scalable income through large-format orders for local offices, events, and parties .
Franchisee Support
When you join Chi Tea, you gain a dedicated partner committed to your success. Our streamlined systems and hands-on training provide the tools and confidence needed to operate a high-volume, profitable business from day one
Brand Authority
Join a rapidly growing brand with a loyal following and a reputation for award-winning flavors
Quality Assurance
Gain exclusive access to our vetted supply chain and signature ingredients, ensuring every meal and drink meets our gourmet standards.
Strategic Marketing
Access proven advertising materials and digital strategies designed to drive traffic and build your local presence.
Operational Support
Utilize our optimized business blueprint and Toast POS integration for efficient, low-overhead management.
Our Menu
Chi Tea combines Nashville-style hot chicken, gourmet smash burgers, and loaded fries with a massive assortment of bubble teas. By focusing on high-quality, proprietary recipes, we’ve created a category of our own that drives repeat customers and a cult following
Hot Chicken
Our award-winning Nashville-style sandwiches are built for bold flavor and crave-worthy heat
Bubble Tea
Gourmet, juicy smash burgers developed with proprietary techniques and premium ingredients
A huge variety of handcrafted boba drinks that provide a high-margin, refreshingly creative revenue stream
Smash Burger
Wings
From loaded fries to wings, we bring a taste of "Chi-Town" heart to every market we enter
Expanding Our FootPrint
With a strong presence already established in Illinois and Texas, Chi Tea is now expanding nationwide. We are seeking dedicated franchise partners to help bring our bold flavors and proven business model to high-traffic markets across the country. Now is the time to join the Chi Tea family
Current FootPrint
Schaumburg
Lombard
Chicago
Naperville
Bolingbrook
Bridgeview
Frisco
The Path
to Ownership
We’ve developed a streamlined blueprint to get your Chi Tea location up and running quickly and efficiently. From your initial inquiry to the ribbon-cutting, our corporate team provides the expertise and support needed to launch with confidence
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Discovery & Inquiry
Submit your inquiry to connect with our development team and review the Chi Tea franchise opportunity2
Application & Approval
Complete our qualification process to ensure a mutual fit for our brand culture and financial requirements3
Training & Site Selection
Attend a two-week intensive training program in Illinois while we assist you in securing a high-traffic, "second-gen" location4
Grand Opening
Launch your business with on-site support from our field team, bringing Nashville-style heat and boba to your communityReady to grow with Chi Tea?
If you share our vision as well as our passion, we’ll support your ambition and business objectives. With a program tailor-made to answer your every need. From store location, design, and fitting to staff training and sales plans.
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Fill out the form at the top of the page and submit your application.
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Your application will be reviewed and if successful a member of the team will be in touch.
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There are no fixed costs as costs vary based on multiple factors such as the location, configuration, and size of store.
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Unfortunately, due to the nature of our franchise network we cannot guarantee any locations.
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If the size and property is suitable after assessment by our Estates team then we are open to its use as a Chi Tea store.
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Ideally, we would prefer our franchise partners to have previous food experience. We would prefer those with experience in running a business, as we will provide full training
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These fees will be discussed for successful candidates who have been identified by our Franchise team.