Since when has Chatime Group offered Chatime franchises in Australia?
Chatime Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Chatime International is owned by Chatime Group Pty Ltd ("Chatime Group"), an Australian company incorporated in July 2018. Chatime Group's principal place of business is SE702 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Chatime Group has offered Chatime franchises in Australia since 2009, and currently has 168 franchised and corporate run Chatime outlets in Australia.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor, and Any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 6–9)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chatime's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Chatime Group Pty Ltd has been offering Chatime franchises in Australia since 2009. Chatime Group is an Australian company incorporated in July 2018, with its principal place of business located in Sydney, NSW. As of the FDD date, Chatime Group has 168 franchised and corporate-run Chatime outlets in Australia.
This indicates that Chatime has a well-established presence in the Australian market, predating its franchising efforts in the United States. Prospective franchisees in the U.S. may find it beneficial to research the brand's performance and reputation in Australia to gain insights into its long-term viability and operational strategies.
The FDD also highlights the ownership structure of Chatime Global, the parent company of Chatime Franchise, LLC, which is the franchisor for the U.S. market. Chatime Group owns 50% of Chatime International Corp, which in turn owns 50% of Chatime Global. This complex structure suggests that decisions and strategies for the Chatime brand may be influenced by the experiences and performance of Chatime Group in Australia.