Where does Chatime expect a franchisee to operate the multi-unit development business from initially?

According to Chatime's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee operating a multi-unit development business is expected to initially operate from their home. After the franchisee opens their first Chatime store, the multi-unit development business can then be operated from the office space within that store.

This approach helps to minimize initial overhead costs for the franchisee, as it eliminates the need to rent or purchase separate office space before the first store is operational. By starting the multi-unit development business from home, the franchisee can focus on the essential tasks of site selection, build-out, and staff training without incurring additional expenses.

Once the first Chatime store is up and running, utilizing its office space for the multi-unit development business provides a practical and cost-effective solution. This allows for better coordination between store operations and development activities, as the franchisee can easily oversee both aspects of the business from a single location. This also allows the franchisee to establish a base of operations and a physical presence in the market before expanding further.

This strategy is beneficial for both Chatime and its franchisees. It reduces the financial burden on new multi-unit developers, encouraging growth, while also ensuring that the development activities are closely aligned with the operational realities of running a Chatime store.