Semi-Absentee Opportunity – Only 5–10 Hours of Owner Involvement Per Week
Established bubble tea and café business in a prime Midtown Atlanta location,
directly across from Georgia Tech. The business currently operates as a Ding Tea
franchise, and a qualified buyer may have the option to continue with the Ding
Tea brand, subject to franchise approval and renewal requirements, or transition
the location to their own independent concept.
This location has been established for approximately 6 years and has developed a
loyal customer base within the Georgia Tech and surrounding Midtown Atlanta
community.
Owner Involvement & Profit Potential
The business currently operates on a semi-absentee basis, requiring
approximately 5–10 hours of owner involvement per week, with a trained staff and
full-time manager in place. However, a hands-on owner-operator could take a more
active role in daily operations, potentially reduce management and labor
expenses, improve operational efficiency, and maximize profitability.
- Approximately 6 years of established operating history
- Prime Midtown Atlanta location directly across from Georgia Tech
- Semi-absentee ownership – approximately 5–10 hours/week
- Full-time manager and trained staff in place
- Established repeat customer base
- Integrated mobile loyalty program
- Modern Square POS system
- Multiple ordering and delivery channels
- Existing beverage and food preparation infrastructure
- Option to pursue continued Ding Tea franchise operation or establish a new
concept, subject to applicable approvals
- Franchise marketing and operational support available if the buyer continues
with Ding Tea
Equipment & Buildout
The store features a professionally designed beverage and food preparation
operation with substantial investment already made in equipment, furniture,
fixtures, and leasehold improvements.
More than $250,000 has been invested in furniture, fixtures, equipment, and
buildout, allowing a new owner to take over an established, fully equipped
location without the time and expense normally associated with building a new
café from the ground up.
The existing infrastructure also provides flexibility for a buyer interested in
operating a different food, beverage, café, or restaurant concept.
Growth Opportunities
Expand the Coffee & Food Program
A new owner could further expand the menu with specialty coffee drinks, hot
lattes, additional hot beverages, breakfast offerings, and hot food items.
An estimated additional investment of approximately $30,000–$60,000, depending
on the concept and equipment selected, could allow for a significantly expanded
café and food program designed to increase average customer ticket size and
broaden the business beyond traditional bubble tea.
Owner-Operator Upside
The business is currently managed with limited owner involvement. A hands-on
owner-operator could potentially reduce management expenses while becoming more
directly involved in marketing, operations, catering, local partnerships, and
business development.
Georgia Tech & Midtown Market
Its proximity to Georgia Tech provides access to a large population of students,
faculty, employees, residents, and visitors, creating opportunities for targeted
promotions, student organizations, catering, campus events, and delivery.
This is a confidential business sale. Interested buyers are welcome to visit the
location as customers to observe the business; however, please do not discuss
the sale with employees or management, as staff are currently unaware that the
business is being offered for sale.
For additional information, financials, or to discuss the opportunity, please
contact the seller directly.
Preferred Contact:
1. Text Message – Fastest Response
2. Phone Call
3. Email
Serious and qualified inquiries only. Prospective buyers may be required to sign
a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before receiving detailed financial or
confidential business information.