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4: Tea taken seriously – it’s the beverage trend taking the UK by storm


What is T4? T4 is a globally-recognised bubble tea brand founded on the philosophy of connecting people through a cup of tea. Founded in Taiwan in 2004, T4’s mission is simple: to share the joy of tea. Since opening their first UK bubble tea store, the T4 brand has seen year-on-year grown both nationally and globally – and there’s no plans to slowdown anytime soon. With a comprehensive franchise model, T4 offer the support and stability needed to ensure franchisee’s stores are successful. Serving the best bubble tea using


authentic ingredients. By growing their own tea leaves in the mountains of Taiwan, T4 can ensure the freshest taste, every time. A menu of classic Taiwanese ingredients combined with popular western flavours caters for all palates, with appeal to an extremely broad customer base. The true meaning of authentic bubble tea is often lost in some of the westernised brands we see on the British


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high street. The name “bubble tea” does not come from the flavoured pearls we add to the drink, but from the traditional method of shaking the tea before serving!


What does the franchise package provide? From sourcing strategic retail locations, to store opening events, the T4 team will guide you to the right track for success. T4 have devised a comprehensive in-house training course for new franchisees, which covers not only how to make the drinks but also the business operations side. Many T4 franchise partners do not have any prior experience in running a business so support is designed to help make sure each and every franchise partner is ready to run their store successfully. T4 make sure that from the moment you open your store, you are ready to run the business smoothly and without fear. As well as initial training, T4 also have a full operational team available for ongoing support throughout the months and years and support every single franchise partner as much as possible to make sure their business succeeds.


The T4 brand operates at a global


level, with a strong presence of over 50 stores in the UK and is currently looking for enthusiastic and entrepreneurial individuals to expand our successful franchise model across the UK, in specific areas such as Leeds, Norwich, Portsmouth, Newcastle, Edinburgh and many more. Wherever you are based, a dedicated


franchise support team will explore the area to find the best location for your store. By taking into account local attractions, footfall and competitors T4 can ensure your store is in the optimal spot for success. A common misconception with


owning a franchise is that you need to have had prior experience in running a business. With T4, a fully comprehensive training plan and ongoing support programme means that anyone can become a franchisee. The ideal candidates should have a strong work ethic and passion for running their own local business under the support of a global brand. If you think that sounds like you, T4 want to hear from you! n


franchise@t4.co.uk


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