Is Gong cha or TOM N TOMS COFFEE cheaper to open?

Gong cha costs $207,450–$648,460 and TOM N TOMS COFFEE costs $370,400–$487,300 to open (FDD Item 7). Gong cha has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Gong cha or TOM N TOMS COFFEE?

FranchiseVerdict grades Gong cha B and TOM N TOMS COFFEE B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Gong cha vs TOM N TOMS COFFEE

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Gong cha and TOM N TOMS COFFEE are quick-service restaurants franchises. Gong cha requires an investment of $207K – $648K while TOM N TOMS COFFEE requires $370K – $487K. Gong cha discloses average revenue of $397K; TOM N TOMS COFFEE makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. FranchiseVerdict rates Gong cha B (Above average) and TOM N TOMS COFFEE B (Above average).

Metric	Gong cha	TOM N TOMS COFFEE
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$207K – $648K	$370K – $487K
Franchise Fee	$35K	$30K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$397K	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	Limited data
Total Units	38	10
Unit Growth (YoY)	+32 units	-2 units
Year Began Franchising	2023	2012
FDD Year	2026	2025