Happy Lemon
A Happy Lemon store is a retail beverage shop that serves tea drinks made with fresh fruit, milk, salted cheese, boba, and other specialty ingredients, along with complementary menu items. We serve the general public through a fast-casual, take-out format focused on quick service and easy ordering. Our menu is designed for customers looking for refreshing beverages and customizable tea-based drinks. Stores operate year-round, with sales typically increasing in warmer weather. Each location follows a consistent brand format, store design, and operating system to deliver the same Happy Lemon experience.
Your franchise match score
Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEOAndy Chiang
- Headquarters1801 Highland Avenue, Duarte, CA, 91010
- Year founded2017
- Year started franchising2018
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open115 (+46 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$298,000 - $586,500
- Franchise fee$30,000
- Royalty7% of Gross Revenues from the previous royalty period, which is currently the calendar month (Note 2)
- Brand fund
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-17
| Category | Detail | View |
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Happy Lemon, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Happy Lemon franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Happy Lemon franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Happy Lemon franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Happy Lemon. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Happy Lemon provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 115 |
| Franchise locations | 106 |
| Corporate locations | 9 |
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