WHY HAPPY LEMON
OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY IS TO SUPPORT OUR FRANCHISEES TO MAKE SURE THEY SUCCEED!
About Happy Lemon
We are one of the largest international beverage chains, currently still expanding throughout Asia, North America, Europe and Canada.
We invest in R/D to ensure uniqueness in all of our product development to differentiate us from our competitors. We provide initial and ongoing training, auditing, and supervision to ensure the best quality and service. Beside, we provide all quality control in all outsource and supply-chain distributions.
What Makes Us Different
- Spread happiness and impact the world
- Excellence in Ingredients, innovation and design
- Crafting unique tastes that people love
WE HAVE FIVE-Gs AND FRANCHISE SUPPORT SYSTEM
FIVE GOODS
GOOD PEOPLE
GOOD PRODUCT
GOOD SERVICE
GOOD BRAND
GOOD LOGISTICS
FRANCHISE SUPPORT SYSTEM
Digital Management
Integrated POS system and timely online marketing platform. Franchisees can check the sales anytime and adjust the promotion accordingly to boost sales
R&D
The R&D team has more than 20-year tea & beverage experience. We’re not just tea experts, but also innovators. There’re new products hitting the market every seasons.
QSCM Control
Supervisors visit stores regularly to ensure on-site Quality, Service, Cleanliness and Management, help to improve problems and assist the store reach to the sales goal.
Marketing
We provide marketing materials and assist franchisees to design its marketing plan.
Training
Comprehensive training and handouts before and after store opening, including practical and theoretical courses.
Food Safety
We have QC department to secure the food safety for our customers around the world.
Store Design
We provide uniform store design and construction manual. All types of stores can be transformed to stylish Happy Lemon shops.
Consultant
You will have a main contact point assisting you throughout the process.
IDEAL CANDIDATES
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a special kind of franchisee — one who wants to be part of our iconic brand and invest in growth! The ideal candidate will be well-capitalized and have a passion for getting involved in the local community.
CONFIDENCE
Are you also self-driven and self-sufficient?
Can you resolve issues on your own within a set of guidelines and rules?
LEADERSHIP
Must have top tier work ethics, responsibility, and a passion for our brand
FINANCIAL
A complete buildout of your store including all costs may range from $250k to $500k
COMMITMENT
Devotion to being involved in operation full-time
LOCAL
Love to get bunding with communities
WHERE WE’RE HEADED
FIND HAPPY LEMON MARKETS
We are continuing to expand in markets across the U.S., and territories are now available with plenty of room to own – and grow – your own market. Whether it’s in an up-and-coming neighborhood, a downtown hub or a newly built strip mall, Happy Lemon will attract locals and bring traffics to communities.
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Growth Opportunities
Available Markets with Existing Locations
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SITE CRITERIA
SITE SELECTION
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
The ideal site is the one with great visibility that generates steady customer traffic; it would be your first step of successful business. However, for the footprints, Happy Lemon offers a wide range of flexibility to our franchise partners. In the past 15-years of growth, we’ve gained a lot of experience in adapting Happy Lemon’s concept to many different footprints around the world. This keeps franchisees focused on looking for a good spot.
Below are three main store concepts, including Kiosk, Take-out Store and Dine-in Store.
KIOSK
This is the GRAB-N-GO concept, suitable for malls in a kiosk section or food court.
The footprints may be between 400-700 sq ft including service and kitchen area.
TAKE-OUT
This is the STANDARD concept, which is the most common out of all three concepts. It’s suitable in plazas and/or street level retails.
The footprints may be between 700-1000 sq ft including service, kitchen and storage area. This concept may have limited tables/seats for customers.
DINE-IN
This is the PREMIUM concept, in bigger space areas where you can have customers hang out and enjoy their beverages in store.
The footprints may need 1000+ sq ft including service, kitchen, storage and dining area.
STEPS TO BE LEMON FAMILY
LET’S DO IT
STEP1: INQUIRY
Fill out out Franchise Inquiry Form if you are interested in learning more about becoming Lemon Family
Fill out Inquiry form
STEP2: INITIAL DISCOVERY CALL
Once your inquiry form is received, a member of our franchise development team will contact you to learn more about your business plan and experience.
STEP3: JOIN PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISE SEMINAR
After talking with our team, if you are qualified, you will receive an invitation to our Prospective Franchisee Seminar. We will share more information and our experiences with you.
STEP4: SIGN AGREEMENT
If both parties would like to move forward, you will receive FDD for review and sign back agreements for processing.
STEP5: SITE SELECTION
We will help you evaluate potential locations you find and support you design floor plan and 3D rendering drawing.
STEP6: CONSTRUCTION
Once floor plan is confirmed, you will start city permit and construction by yourself. Of course, you could always consult us if you have any questions during construction.
STEP7: TRAINING
Training will take place in a HQ designated location until you pass all evaluations including hands-on training and management courses. You will learn all about the brand and the ins & outs of the store’s operations and management.
STEP8: GRAND OPENING
Once your store is ready and have mastered training, you’re ready to open! Our members will assist with your grand opening event and you and your team will operate under our supervision.
FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS
Q1: Store Type
A1. Basically we have three different types of stores, including Kiosk, Take-out Store and Dine-in Store
Kiosk/Food Court
Kiosk/Food Court
SIZE 400-700 SQFT
Take-out Store
Take-out Store
SIZE 700-1000 SQFT
Dine-in Store
Dine-in Store
SIZE 1000+ SQFT
Q2: How to become Happy Lemon Franchisees?
A2. Submit online “FRANCHISE INQUIRY FORM” (Tell us your name/email/phone number/preferred area) and our representative will contact you via email or phone for further discussion. If qualified, our representative will schedule an interview to go over all the details with you.
Q3: Is it still possible to be approved as a new franchisee if I do not have direct experience before?
A3. Experience of food/beverage is preferred, but not necessary. Management or Business Experience is required if you would like to apply as an Area Developer.
Q4: Where can I receive the following information?
A4: The above information is available in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) which we will provide to you once your application has received our preliminary approval. You will have one month for review prior to signing the agreement.
Q5: What is the start-up cost for a new Happy Lemon Store?
A5: The estimated initial investment for a new store varies by area and store size. Details are disclosed in our FDD.
Q6: How long is the entire process of becoming a Happy Lemon franchisee?
A6: On average, it takes approximately 30-60 days to complete our sales process. The length of time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening a store is about 4 to 8 months.
Q7: What separates Happy Lemon between its competitors?
A7: We provide high quality products and service to our customers. Our R&D team is committed to developing new menu items every few months, our aim is to provide new products to maintain our current customers and to attract new customers.
Q8: Is financing available?
A8: We do not provide financing however potential franchisees could seek financing from other 3rd parties.
Didn’t see your question, or simply need help with something else?
Email us at: Happy Lemon USA
FRANCHISE INQUIRY FORM
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