In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, few industries have brewed success as consistently as the coffee franchise sector. From cozy neighborhood cafes to bustling urban hubs, coffee franchises have carved out a lucrative niche by offering more than just a caffeine fix—they provide a community hub, a workspace, and an experience that keeps customers coming back for more. Become a part of the growing Pearl Lemon Café family by opening your own coffee franchise!
Become a Part of the Pearl Lemon Cafe Family
If you’ve enjoyed a coffee, milk tea, or even a matcha latte at any of our locations, perhaps it has crossed your mind– “how do you own a piece of this puzzle?”
In London alone, there are over ten different coffee franchises you can choose from and well over 150 different franchises available to join. In fact, there are over 48,000 franchised locations in the UK, creating over 710,000 jobs. So how do you choose the right one?
The answer is simple; you can become a franchisee and be a part of our fabulous collection of cafes!
This means no matter where your Cafe beverage passion lies, we can accommodate you and your wants so you can open a location that brings you joy.
Why Pearl Lemon Cafe Coffee Franchise?
Not to toot our own horn, well, maybe some, the family of cafés we have established have grown and expanded at groundbreaking levels.
We have learned, grown, and developed our brand at a speed unmatched by any other brand to bring ourselves (and now you) a tantamount of success.
When you partner with us through opening a franchise, you’ll get access to not only the basics (like our branding and SOPs), but you will also be able to learn our own trade secrets.
Your location will get all the marketing help, SEO work, and more to aid in your franchise launch. This way, you can have a headstart that’s similarly advantageous to what we’ve had.
Pearl Lemon Cafe was built with speed and efficiency in mind, and this is brought to each, and every franchise branched out from us.
No matter the location, we will be here to guide you along the way.
Additionally, we have a special advantage no other franchise in any other niche can offer. We were founded by a 70+ person digital marketing and SEO agency. This means we can get you ranked locally (in fact 2/4 people find us online). We will include 3 months of local SEO as a part of our partnership.
If you want to see some of our case studies, head here!
How Much Does a Franchise With Pearl Lemon Café Cost?
To join the Pearl Lemon Café franchise, you will require an initial £112,500 for startup costs.
After the setup fee (that helps find a location, bring in supplies, and get marketing up and running), we charge a monthly 15% franchise fee. We keep 10% for the royalty fee and 5% for marketing & advertising & general support.
To start the general due diligence process and secure your place, we ask for an initial £4,995. This cost is needed to start preparing everything for you. It is spent towards the cost of the initial investment or as a deposit fee should you change your mind at the 11th hour.
Why To Choose a Franchise?
Simply put, a franchise can be a more stable option if you have dreams of opening your own business. Rather than having to start everything from scratch, working with a brand that already has a name for itself is a wiser decision.
After all, opening your own business takes a lot of funding and time. Double that when you start with your own brand.
Being a part of a franchise is a partial solution to this woe. With some initial start-up funding, you will get a guide to opening your location and a known brand to the masses.
A franchise with Pearl Lemon Cafe means you will get:
- A book of SOPs,
- An HR/training guide,
- A brand guide,
- Marketing material,
- Marketing advice,
- Website help,
- Help sourcing supplies,
- Help getting set up with approved suppliers,
- Access to our core team for Q&A,
- And more
In short, owning a franchise is the happy middle between owning your own business and still getting the support you need (thus avoiding feeling like you are alone).
Who is Pearl Lemon Cafe Looking For?
Pearl Lemon Cafe’s ideal franchisee is driven, hardworking, and ready for the challenges this industry faces.
Owning a coffee shop is not a “get rich quick” scheme. You have to have patience and be willing to work with the team.
Our ideal partner is also one that understands the importance of brand uniformity and quality control as well.
We have a very particular image, and we work hard to maintain that. We want our customers to be able to go into any location and know they are ALWAYS going to get a perfectly crafted drink and a smile afterwards.
The Pearl Lemon Café Story
Before the idea of letting other business-minded people get franchises, there was just a single café.
Our founders, Deepak and Axel, discovered that the more residential area of Fulham lacked a high-quality place to grab a coffee and a quick bite to eat.
Who wants to spend more time travelling to get to the coffee than sitting and enjoying their coffee, right?
Pearl Lemon Cafe was the solution they thought of to address this problem.
Today, Pearl Lemon Cafe is Pearl Lemon Group‘s very own Fulham-founded coffee shop.
The Cafe was designed with remote workers in mind. This means we provide a calm relaxing atmosphere perfect for enjoying your beverage or sitting and getting some work done.
As we grew, we formed more food and beverage businesses. Quickly joining the team came How Matcha, Pearl Lemon Boba, and Pearl Lemon Juice.
Our USP’s Versus Other Coffee Franchises
Pearl Lemon Café was founded by Deepak Shukla, the owner and founder of a 100+ marketing agency. This means you don’t just get assets for your new location, you also get support to grow your presence online and offline.
We can help you rank well on Google, rank well locally to be found easier, support you with your own social media accounts and more.
Additionally we have extensive trainings already in place we can share with you and your newly founded team.
Working with us also gives you the unique opportunity to be able to launch a matching catering business; meaning you can cater events that specifically want amazing coffee and nibbles.
Our Suppliers
Pearl Lemon Cafe spent its early days heavily researching any suppliers that would suit our needs. Through this intense process, we were able to narrow our supplier list down to the best of the best.
Our list of suppliers are our special trade secret, so we don’t want to spill the beans here. This means you will not be able to find better milk, coffee beans, pastries or sandwiches anywhere else.
By joining our franchise, you will get access to these key contacts, so your location will be able to have the same quality of drinks as our flagship location.
What if I Need Startup Cost Help?
Have no fear. You can go to your bank!
Just as you would go in for any business loan, most banks will allow you to apply for a business loan for a franchise.
A bank will often favour an individual looking to join a franchise because, statistically, a franchise will have a higher success rate. This rate of success is interpreted as a lower-risk investment, and you are more likely to be able to get the loan you need.
A franchise is often seen as an established business, so this adds to answering why it is seen as a lower-risk business investment.
As we are not a bank, nor do we provide loans, please be advised we cannot guarantee your bank will grant you a loan.
How Do I Start Setting Up My Own Pearl Lemon Cafe Franchise?
Whether you’re looking for a Pearl Lemon Cafe or a How Matcha Cafe, your journey starts with one simple step.
Either book a call with us HERE to discuss options or fill out the form below so we can respond to you via email.
Either way, our team is excited to meet you and discuss your opportunity and becoming a member of the Pearl Lemon Cafe family.
Get in touch with us today!
Our Founder’s Story
The dream of building a cafe might be a common goal for some people. Decorating a place with lights, filling cupboards with books, and just surrounding the whole room with the aroma of coffee.
As an entrepreneur, Deepak has always dreamt of the same thing. It stemmed from the fact that coffee shops were part of his journey to build his group of companies. He has experienced working in various coffee shops ever since he was 23. (Well, thanks to remote working, he can enjoy good cups of coffee anywhere!)
He started that habit way back in 2011 when he entered the world of freelancing, entrepreneurship, and small businesses. The coffee shops he went to? Well, you name it– Starbucks, Costa, and other independent coffee shops around the area. He just went out there, sat, ordered coffee, and worked with his laptop.
Aside from that, it’s also partly because of the culture in the UK, where you can see coffee shops left and right.
So to speak, the idea of having his own coffee shop was appealing and attractive. But it wasn’t just a dream– it was a goal he wanted to strive for. And so, he made sure that it would happen one way or another. That’s how driven he is.
Pearl Lemon Cafe, the shop you’re seeing today, has been in the making for several years. But it actually started unravelling when a change in his life occurred.
His partner, Daniela, was a mature student set to graduate in the class of 2022. She majored in osteopathy since that is where her passion lies. And Deepak, as a loving and supportive partner, paved the way for Daniela to practice her passion at home. They converted the second bedroom of their flat into a studio where Daniela could do what she loves.
But as it turned out, there were better paths to take than that option.
Deepak wanted to take her partner to a residential home— where she could have more space–but those were just so impractical as of that moment.
However, an opportunity for a virtual freehold unit came into the picture. Our founder immediately took that chance and grabbed it. It was a win-win situation since Daniela was going to do osteopathy full-time, and they could no longer handle using the bedroom at home as her studio.
As they were acquiring the property, Deepak discovered that there was also a unit for rent near the planned pilates studio. He was surprised to know that both units were near their flat.
Well, it just made sense to go for both, so he did. Now, that is where the cafe stands.
But the journey didn’t end there. Deepak realised it was really happening, so he needed to plot out his plans one by one.
He needed to:
- Arrange for the lease agreements,
- Talk to the contractors amping up the place,
- Buy equipment,
- Pick up a design for the place,
- Conceptualise the shop’s theme,
- Customise the menu,
- Hire people, and
- Research the market he could touch upon.
It was just a whole thing he needed to get done, but Deepak was ready for that because, as we’ve mentioned, it has long been in the making. Should you wish to know more about the in-depth process of making it– you can read about it here.
There were also people of note that helped out in the process of building his dream cafe. Axel, who is now his business partner; Habiba, who lovely serves coffee at the shop; Jay, who offered to manage the store; Lydia, who took care of the administrative things; and his Pearl Lemon family, who built the online presence of his shop.
In the future, Deepak envisions Pearl Lemon Cafe expanding across London, where entrepreneurs, workers, and even the youth can come to hang out, have coffee, and serve as working hubs for them– just like coffee shops were for him before.
If you want to see our growth for yourself, why not visit us at the shop? We will be more than happy to serve you a warm and filling cup of coffee and treats.
FAQs
Becoming a franchisee of Pearl Lemon Cafe involves several steps:
- Initial Inquiry: Contact Pearl Lemon Cafe through their official website or franchise inquiry portal to express your interest.
- Qualification: You will undergo a qualification process to ensure you meet the financial and operational requirements of becoming a franchisee.
- Franchise Agreement: Once qualified, you will review and sign a franchise agreement outlining the terms, fees, and responsibilities.
- Training and Support: Pearl Lemon Cafe provides comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure franchisees are equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to operate successfully.
Financial requirements vary, but typically include an initial franchise fee, ongoing royalty fees based on sales, and initial investment in setting up the cafe. Specific financial details can be obtained during the franchise qualification process.
Pearl Lemon Cafe is committed to supporting its franchisees with:
- Training: Comprehensive training programs covering operations, customer service, and product knowledge.
- Marketing: Access to marketing materials, advertising support, and guidance on local marketing strategies.
- Operational Support: Ongoing assistance with site selection, store design, and supply chain management.
Pearl Lemon Cafe distinguishes itself through:
- Quality Coffee: Artisanal coffee blends sourced from the finest beans.
- Community Focus: Creating welcoming spaces that foster community engagement and social interaction.
- Innovation: Embracing technology and trends to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
