HTEAO
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $5,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $259,870 – $1,902,250 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% of gross sales |
| Brand website | https://hteao.com |
About HTEAO
You will operate a retail store offering purified water, purified ice, bottled water, water containers, coffee, hot teas, freshly brewed iced teas, fresh fruit, snacks, cold food, various retail products, and other related items under the name HTEAO.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
We have not yet extracted this brand's Item 12 territory terms from its FDD. The franchisor's current FDD is the authoritative source.
Where HTEAO operates today
Per the brand's FDD outlet table (Item 20, Table 3 — franchised outlets by state, latest fiscal year): 94 franchised units across 6 states.
Projected openings (Item 20, Table 5)
Franchise agreements the FDD projects for the next fiscal year:
Source: hteao-fdd-2024-0333a5d5.pdf, Item 20. Counts are the franchisor's own disclosures.
Next steps with HTEAO
Put HTEAO on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.