Chai Green has grown from a single Birmingham café into an award-winning brand blending chai, coffee, brunch and all-day dining in bold, Instagram-friendly interiors. For entrepreneurs looking at the UK hospitality franchise sector, this is a concept with genuine momentum and a clear expansion plan behind it.
Franchise · Food & Catering
Chai Green Franchise
Award-winning all-day chai and coffee café brand expanding across the UK with bank-supported franchise investment.
£80,000
personal capital
£180k – 200kk
investment
5
UK locations
How much does a Chai Green franchise cost?
Personal capital
Own funds required to complete the financing
£80,000
Total investment
Estimated total budget for the opening
£180,000 – £200,000
Locations in the country
5
Figures declared by the franchisor — sources and verification date at the bottom of the page.
What it's about
- Founded
- 2020
- Units in the market
- 5
- Locations
- 5
- Type of business
- All-day chai, coffee and dining café
Fact sheet
The right questions before you start
Access terms and the investment involved
Chai Green's official franchise page indicates that franchisees can expect support in financing up to half of their setup costs through partnerships with major high street banks, which brings the minimum personal investment down to around £80,000 plus VAT. Total setup costs for a new site are quoted in a range of £180,000 to £200,000 plus VAT, with payback typically expected between two and a half and three years. An earlier version of the same site referenced a lower starting cost of around £160,000, so prospective franchisees should treat the higher, more recent figures as the current benchmark and confirm exact costs directly with the franchisor. Chai Green does confirm that royalties apply, and mentions that upfront fees and royalty terms can be renegotiated as part of a wider partnership agreement, though the standard royalty percentage itself is not published.
How much does it cost to open a Chai Green franchise?
According to Chai Green's official franchise page, total setup costs range from around £180,000 to £200,000 plus VAT. With bank funding support covering up to 50% of setup costs, franchisees may need a minimum personal investment of around £80,000 plus VAT. Exact figures can vary, so it is best to confirm current costs directly with the franchisor before committing.
What does the Chai Green franchise format actually involve?
Chai Green operates as an all-day café and dining concept, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner alongside chai, coffee, desserts and mocktails. Sites are designed with a distinctive, highly visual interior style intended to attract social media attention and repeat footfall throughout the day, rather than relying on a single peak trading period.
What are the requirements to become a Chai Green franchisee?
The main published requirement is a minimum capital level of £80,000 plus VAT, with the brand offering support in arranging bank finance for the remainder of setup costs. Chai Green has not published detailed criteria around prior hospitality experience or management background, so candidates should ask the franchisor directly about specific selection criteria.
What support does Chai Green provide to new franchisees?
Chai Green states that its support package includes help with property sourcing, interior design, kitchen training, grand opening assistance, ongoing operational guidance and marketing support. This is intended to guide franchisees from site selection through to day-to-day trading, though exact training duration and format are not detailed publicly.
How big is the Chai Green franchise network today?
As of the most recent information available from the brand, Chai Green reports five franchised outlets, having been established in 2020 in Birmingham. The company has stated ambitions to grow to around 30 UK sites in the coming years, alongside international expansion plans targeting North America and the Middle East.
Sources and data verification
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Investment £180,000 to £200,000 plus VAT