MACU Franchise Opportunity
MACU is a specialty tea beverage brand founded in Taiwan in 2013, offering freshly made fruit teas, milk teas and other tea-based drinks. Macu International LLC (a Washington, USA limited liability company formed in 2022) is the franchisor of the MACU master franchise system. A master franchisee is granted the exclu…
captured 18 Aug 2026. View the Register profile
This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. This information does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.
How much does a MACU franchise cost?
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026.
Fees vs the market
| Fee | MACU | Category median (systems) | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-in establishment cost | $1.4M–$1.9M | $337,000–$675,000 (173) | above median |
| Royalty (% gross sales) | Not published | 6.0% (9) | |
| Marketing levy (% gross sales) | Not published | 4.3% (9) |
Medians from the Quick-Service Food Fee Index: the figures franchisors publish and their ACCC Register establishment costs. A fee median is only shown when at least five systems publish that fee.
Network & venues
Expanding into ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007935) · captured 2026-08-19.
Investment & payments
| Establishment cost (all-in setup) | $1,420,000 – $1,920,000 |
| Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual) | $1,150 – $1,440 |
| Other payments (annual) | $220,000 – $360,000 |
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007935) · captured 2026-08-19. Ranges are the franchisor’s own estimates; confirm every figure against the disclosure document.
Franchise agreement
Standard agreement term 5 or more years
Option to renew Yes
Restraint of trade after exit Yes
Goodwill compensation on exit No
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007935) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor disclosures
MACU’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.
Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007935) · captured 2026-08-19.
Franchisor details
Website www.maculife.com.tw
Phone +1 253 900 2316
Email overseas@macutea.com.tw
Registered office 800 E Wishkah St. No. 1008, Aberdeen, WA 98520, United States
View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-007935) · captured 2026-08-19.
This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. It does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.
How MACU’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.
Before you buy into MACU
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a MACU franchise cost?
A MACU franchise requires a total investment of $1,420,000–$1,920,000 all-in (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).
What are MACU's ongoing fees?
MACU's ongoing royalty and marketing fees are not published. Ask the franchisor and check the disclosure document for the current fee structure.
Is MACU on the Franchise Disclosure Register?
Based on FranchiseScope's research, MACU appears on the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register. We recommend confirming the current entry yourself at franchisedisclosure.gov.au before relying on it.
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