Successful specialty tea & spice shop offers flavor & fulfillment
The Spice & Tea Exchange franchise for sale in Gallatin County, Montana
List Price: $140,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$353,585 USD
Cash Flow (SDE)
$25,000 – $50,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
$25,000 – $50,000
Value of Assets
$50,000 – $100,000
Year Established
2016
Business Operates From
A retail location
Location Is
Leased
Approx. Monthly Rent
$4,000
Total Employees
Less than 10
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
Part-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Step into a world where flavor meets community and passion meets profit!
Since opening in June 2016, this tea cafe and spice boutique has reached a level of reliable performance that’s continuing to grow and improve. In 2023, it had sales of $353,585 and a healthy cash flow. There is a base of over 12,087 registered loyalty guests who make up a passionate recurring customer base. It’s got an enviable reputation as THE local destination for those seeking unparalleled quality in spices, herbs, salts, and teas.
The success of The Spice & Tea Exchange isn’t limited to retail! It has cultivated strong relationships with local and regional businesses, offering wholesale products and exclusive custom tea and spice blends with personalized labeling!
Ideally positioned:
- in Bozeman, the fastest-growing micropolitan city in the U.S. for six consecutive years
- conveniently located downtown, bustling with active businesses
- includes $75,000 of assets and recent location upgrades
- at the heart of Bozeman’s vibrant community, from Art Walks to Give Back Mondays
- strong market presence as the go-to spot for everything from tea-based cocktails to gourmet culinary advice
- significant growth potential remains!
This franchise offers a fun, fulfilling lifestyle to the entrepreneur passionate about making a difference while indulging in the art of flavor. Spice up your future while continuing a legacy of taste, community, and growth! Inquire now!
Growth opportunities
This store has great potential in Bozeman, Montana, a rapidly growing area known for its outdoor lifestyle and influx of health-conscious residents. As more people move to the area and visit for its natural beauty, the store has a fantastic chance to attract new customers. By stepping up local advertising, participating more in community events, and partnering with nearby businesses, The Spice & Tea Exchange® can become more visible and connected in the community, which can help increase sales and bring in more customers.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
Part-time owner & operator, doing business planning, scheduling, finances plus working in the retail store front.
Franchise Accolades & Awards
The Bozeman store is recognized in the community for its “Give Back Monday” program where a portion of sales are donated to a local non-profit. It also donates to the MSU Student Food Bank and contributes to other local fundraising initiatives.
Asset Description
Includes approximately $75,000 of furniture, fixtures, and equipment required for running the business, which includes: all computer systems for back office and front registers, WiFi security cameras, all built in store shelving systems, counters, and racks/units; all display units and containers which include antique tables, bakers racks, storage boxes, display containers; all display jars; labels, bags and jars for culinary products; storage racking and containers; kitchen equipment and appliances including a portable ice maker, and more!
Inventory Description
The value of the inventory will be determined prior to the closing and is separate from the asking price. All retail items, consumable products and non consumable products - spices, herbs, teas, sugars, peppers, salts; accessories for the kitchen, for tea, for salt, candles, honey, maple syrup, Olive oils, balsamic vinegar. Estimated At $45,000.
Reason for Selling
Retirement
Why I Love My Franchise
We love the ability to offer quality ingredients to guests. That ability lends itself to being able to create outstanding products that range from custom spice blends, teas, sugars, and salts. The ability to also share recipes and usage ideas with guests that encourage creating time for a meal to be enjoyed with friends and family. Our location in Historic Downtown Bozeman is perfect.
About The Spice & Tea Exchange
The Spice & Tea Exchange is a specialty retail franchise founded in 2008 in St. Augustine, Florida. Stores carry more than 675 products, from fine spices and handcrafted seasoning blends to loose-leaf teas, flavored sugars, sea salts, and infused olive oils. The brand’s model is built around an immersive in-store experience where customers smell, sample, and discover before buying.
Franchisees operate brick-and-mortar retail stores, typically in high-traffic tourist destinations and specialty shopping areas. Three revenue streams support each location: traditional retail, an in-store Tea Bar where guests sample and purchase teas to go, and a Hometown Wholesale Program connecting owners with local businesses and corporate gifting clients.
The brand operates 90+ locations across 38 states and is headquartered in Palm Harbor, Florida. Products are sourced through the brand’s own supply chain, with more than 95% of in-store inventory supplied directly. Parent company is The Spice & Tea Exchange Holdings LLC, and the business carries a 4.7 average Google rating across its network.
Franchisee Support
Franchisees begin with Spice UniversiTEA, a five-day onboarding program at the brand's Palm Harbor, Florida headquarters covering product knowledge, IT, supply chain, marketing, and selling; initial training involves 32–42 classroom hours and 71–110 on-the-job hours. Ongoing support includes dedicated Franchise Business Consultants, a field operations team, virtual training, a biennial franchise conference, and marketing tools. The franchisor provides POS support and a franchisee intranet platform. Resale buyers should confirm what Spice UniversiTEA onboarding and system access transfers with a change of ownership.
Brand Accolades & Awards
The Spice & Tea Exchange has been recognized in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 each year since 2015 and ranked #148 in Entrepreneur's Top Food Franchises in 2025. The brand appears regularly on Entrepreneur's top veteran-friendly franchise lists. In 2024, it placed #189 on Inc. Regionals for the Southeast region. Network-wide, the brand carries a 4.7 average Google rating across 90+ locations. For resale buyers, the local reputation of a specific unit — its reviews, community presence, and wholesale relationships — carries as much weight as the brand's national standing.
Industry / Market
The Spice & Tea Exchange operates in the US specialty food retail sector, where the Specialty Food Association recorded $102.1 billion in tracked retail sales in 2023. Spices and teas have benefited from home cooking trends and growing consumer interest in natural, health-oriented ingredients. Specialty food retail shows resilience across economic cycles; quality-focused stores tend to retain loyal customers even when broader discretionary spending softens. For resale buyers, foot traffic, local tourism activity, and community culinary culture are the primary unit-level demand factors.
Ideal Owner
The ideal owner for The Spice & Tea Exchange is a retail-oriented operator who enjoys working the store floor, engaging customers directly, and building local wholesale relationships. Prior food or retail experience is helpful but not required; the Spice UniversiTEA training program builds product knowledge from scratch. The model suits owners who are comfortable managing a small part-time staff and staying connected to the local community through events, wholesale accounts, and repeat customer relationships. Genuine enthusiasm for food, tea, or culinary culture strengthens the in-store experience the brand is known for.