Happy Lemon is among a generation of chains that are based in Asia and are making inroads into a U.S. market eager for more Asian cuisine or, in this case, tea. The chain started in Taiwan in 2006. It opened in the U.S. in 2014 and has been growing rapidly ever since. The chain is known for its Salted Cheese, served as a layer atop the drink. Happy Lemon generated more than $51 million in system sales last year.
| Location | Ontario, Calif. |
|---|---|
| 2023 Systemwide Sales ($000,000) | $51 |
| YOY Sales Change | 23.0% |
| 2023 U.S. Units | 111 |
| YOY Unit Change | 16.0% |
| Future 50 Year | 2024 |
| Franchising | Yes |
*Technomic estimate
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