Bubble CiTea's first franchise partners have exceeded their projected turnover by an impressive 40% in May, following the successful launch of their store at Xscape Castleford, Yorkshire.

The strong performance has prompted franchisees Arun and Kumar to begin exploring opportunities for a second location as they pursue their ambition of building a multi-site operation.

The pair, who come from IT backgrounds, were initially attracted to Bubble CiTea as loyal customers before recognising the commercial potential of the brand.

"We were specifically looking for a scalable business with proven systems, strong brand recognition and growth potential. Bubble tea in the UK is still developing, and we saw a clear opportunity to establish ourselves early and benefit from that growth over time."

They also praised the level of support provided throughout the launch process.

"One of the key factors in our decision was the level of support from the franchise team. Krishma and Polly have been involved with us from the very beginning, supporting us across recruitment, store design, contractors, marketing and IT infrastructure. Having that level of structured guidance reduced a lot of the initial risk and helped us make informed decisions at every stage."

Krishma Vaghela, Franchise Development Lead at Bubble CiTea, said:

"We are delighted with the exceptional start to our franchise programme. The success achieved by Arun and Kumar demonstrates the strength of the Bubble CiTea brand, the appeal of our offering and the quality of support available to franchise partners. We are particularly pleased that they are already looking towards opening a second location."

"With two further franchise locations set to launch this month, additional sites available and discussions ongoing with prospective franchisees, we are excited to embark on the second phase of our franchise recruitment campaign."

As a British Franchise Association (BFA) accredited franchise, Bubble CiTea is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical franchising while providing franchise partners with a proven business model and comprehensive operational support.

For entrepreneurs seeking a scalable opportunity within one of the UK's fastest-growing beverage sectors, Bubble CiTea continues to offer exciting growth potential.