How much does a Pearl Lemon Boba franchise cost?

It depends on format and territory. The catering-territory model is the lowest entry point; café formats cost more because of lease and fit-out. The cost breakdown page gives the full picture, and we confirm exact numbers once we know your territory.

Do I need hospitality experience?

No. Training covers drinks, machines, food safety, costing and staffing. What matters most is that you are prepared to run the operation day to day.

Can I start with catering only?

Yes. Several franchisees start with the event catering format — lower fixed costs, faster launch — and add a retail unit later.

How long does it take to open?

A catering territory can be trading within weeks of signing. A retail unit typically takes three to six months depending on the premises.

Is my area available?

Send an enquiry with your city or postcode and we will confirm whether the territory is free and what formats fit it.Ready to talk territories? Send a franchise enquiry with your location and we will come back with availability, the investment breakdown and next steps.

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Run a Pearl Lemon Boba franchise in London or your UK territory: proven menu, training, supplier chain and launch marketing. Investment breakdown and enquiry…

Events Catered: 40,000+Events Catered
Fresh Ingredients: 100%Fresh Ingredients
Client Rating: 5-StarClient Rating

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Freshly brewed artisan teas & real popping boba
Professional on-site barista stations
Seamless setup, rapid service & full clean-down

The bubble tea franchise market is one of the fastest-moving corners of UK food and drink, and London is where demand is densest. Pearl Lemon Boba runs its own high-volume bar in Fulham and caters events across the UK and Europe — a franchise with us is built on a menu, supplier chain and operating playbook that are already working, not theoretical.

Experiences engineered for commercial outcomes

We design and deliver brand activations across retail and roadshow, festival and sport, flagship product launch and B2B conferenceenvironments, then measure what each one returned.

Senior-led production teams: Producers, technical leads and brand ambassadors run by one accountable account director.
Built for live pressure: Venue, permits, rigging, AV and staffing handled as one workstream, on one critical path.
Reporting tied to pipeline: Footfall, dwell time, data capture and cost per engagement measured against commercial targets.

See the full scope across our bubble tea catering services. Planning a menu? Browse our boba menu.

Why franchise with Pearl Lemon Boba

A working flagship

— our Fulham café at 250 North End Road trades seven days a week, so every drink, process and price point has been tested on real customers.

Event revenue on top of walk-ins

— franchisees can run our bubble tea catering , wedding bar and corporate event formats in their territory, a second income stream most boba franchises do not offer.

Supplier pricing from day one

— tapioca pearls, popping boba, syrups, cups and machines at our negotiated trade rates, so your margins are not eroded by retail supply.

Full training

— hands-on drink prep, machine operation, costing and menu build through our bubble tea training programme , for you and your first team.

Launch marketing

— local SEO pages, Google Business Profile setup and launch campaign support from the Pearl Lemon Group marketing team.

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What the investment looks like

Total investment depends on format

kiosk, café or catering-only territory
and fit-out condition. Most UK bubble tea franchise setups land between £60,000 and £150,000 all-in; our catering-territory format starts well below that because there is no shop lease or fit-out. The full breakdown
franchise fee, equipment, opening stock, working capital and ongoing royalties
is on our bubble tea franchise cost page .

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Territories available

We are allocating territories across London first

where brand demand is strongest
then the wider UK and European cities where our catering operation already runs. Each territory is exclusive: once it is yours, no other Pearl Lemon Boba franchise operates in it.

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Franchise or your own independent shop?

If you are weighing a franchise against going independent, read the honest side-by-side on franchise vs opening your own bubble tea shop — it covers costs, risk, time to open and where each route wins.

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Testimonials

Feedback from Our Clients

We've had the privilege of serving global brands, weddings, and private celebrations across London & the UK.

Clients consistently highlight our rapid service flow, custom flavour selections, and professional barista team.

"Pearl Lemon Boba handled everything perfectly for our Freshers’ Week stall. They kept queues moving fast while still making every drink fresh and fun. The students loved it."

Events Coordinator,

Birmingham University

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our bubble tea catering services.

Our standard catering packages include 2 to 4 hours of live drink service, plus 60 minutes for setup and 45 minutes for pack-down. Extra service hours can easily be added upon request.

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Whether it's an intimate party or a 1,000-person festival, let's craft a memorable beverage experience for your guests.

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Tell us about your date, venue, and estimated guests. Our catering team will prepare tailored packages with transparent pricing.

UK Line: +44 207 183 3436 WhatsApp: +44 7454 539583 Email: info@pearllemongroup.com

Pearl Lemon Boba, Unit 1, 250 North End Road, London SW6 1NJ, United Kingdom

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Bubble Tea Franchise

Experiences engineered for commercial outcomes

Why franchise with Pearl Lemon Boba

A working flagship

Event revenue on top of walk-ins

Supplier pricing from day one

Full training

Launch marketing

What the investment looks like

Territories available

Franchise or your own independent shop?

Feedback from Our Clients

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Serve Fresh Handcrafted Bubble Tea at Your Next Event?

Ready to Bring Fresh Bubble Tea to Your Next Event?

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