Machi Machi
Machi Machi (Taiwan)
Company Information
2015 E 24th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
The Machi Machi brand was founded in late 2018 in Taipei, Taiwan by Jason Fan, Krystal Lin, and Kejie (“KJ”) Hsu. Operating in a market full of milk tea beverages, the Machi Machi brand quickly differentiated itself by creating exceptionally crafted Taiwanese dessert drinks with originality with a well curated lifestyle brand that gives people a unique experience with an admired aesthetic to match. In January 2018, the three founders of the Machi Machi brand formed Machi Machi Co., Ltd., a Taiwanese limited liability company, (“Machi Machi (Taiwan)”) to expand the Machi Machi brand outside of the United States. As of the date of this Disclosure Document, Machi Machi (Taiwan) had 37 franchised stores outside the United States, one (1) franchised store within the United States in New York, New York, and also owns and operates three (3) stores in Taiwan. Machi Machi (Taiwan’s) principal business address is 106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Lane 51, Section 1, Da'an Road, No. 16, 1st Floor. Machi Machi (Taiwan) has not offered franchises in other lines of business. Our owners are also the owners of Machi Machi UN LLC, which opened a Machi Machi store in Minnesota in 2020
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
3/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Investment Accessibility
4/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $60,000 Maximum: $85,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $281,150 Maximum: $539,200
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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