MULAN TEA STORY Charging Mulan trademark MULAN TEA STORY®

PARTNERSHIP · CHANNEL COOPERATION

Traditional franchises
open stores. Mulan opens nodes.

One cup of Mulan tea can be one shop's business — or the beginning of a network.
We turn brand, supply chain, content and membership into nodes you can run with us:
one headquarters, three partner tiers, N touchpoints.

  • 1Headquarters · HQ
  • 3Partner Tiers
  • NTouchpoints
  • 8Flagship Stores
  • 28Partner Tea Houses
  • 50+Retail Counters
  • 6Distribution Hubs
  • Figures above follow the publicly disclosed industry-group statement; current valid data and terms are subject to formal HQ materials.

Home / Partnership

01

What You Get

Behind the business,
a system that already works

A channel is more than a sign on the door. Mulan builds the hardest parts into a system first — so partners can focus on the guests in front of them.

  • Brand & IP

    Brand & IP — the MULAN TEA STORY® trademark system, the MulanXu® content universe, and a Mulan Orange that gets remembered.

  • Supply Chain

    Products & supply chain — integrated operations from estate to shelf, four trading hubs and cross-border counters. The road overseas is already built.

  • AI & Content

    Content & AI acquisition — the MulanXu® AI theaters and assessments keep producing content, identifying and routing high-intent guests to your door.

  • Members & Gifts

    Members & gifting — a membership system and a corporate gifting centre, where repeat purchases and gifts find their place.

  • System

    Systems & support — training, a content library, data systems and operating guidance. HQ paves the road; the business is yours to run.

—

Before & After

Same venue,
different value

Traditional Tea House TRADITIONAL

  • Equipment purchased at own cost — heavy to maintain
  • Single category; no supply-chain leverage
  • Wait for customers — unstable footfall
  • High labor cost, limited hours
  • Single use space, low average spend
  • No brand, no standard system
  • High capital pressure, low resilience

Upgraded to Mulan MULAN

  • Equipment planned and supported by HQ
  • Full-category supply chain, quality & pricing secured
  • Content & AI customer acquisition from HQ
  • Standardised systems, higher operating efficiency
  • Multiple uses, multiple revenue channels
  • Global brand with unified standards
  • Dropship, no stock — light capital pressure
02

The Network

One HQ, three tiers,
N touchpoints

  • HQ

    Hangzhou · Mulan Maison

    Sets standards, supplies product, produces content and runs the systems. HQ never competes at the counter — your guest stays yours.

  • TIER 1–3 · PARTNERS

    Brand Partner / Renewed Space / City Partner

    Enter by your resources and stage: start light, or plan a whole city together. A clear promotion path connects the three tiers.

  • N · TOUCHPOINTS

    Counters · Smart Cabinets · Mulan Corners

    The denser the network, the more it is worth. Every touchpoint accumulates guests for the brand and for you.

03

Three Tiers

Enter at your stage,
not at a queue

Three roles, one system. Funding and product-pool scales are set one city, one plan — subject to the formal contract.

01

Brand Partner

Brand Partner

  • Start asset-light, with a product pool at retail value instead of a heavy franchise fee
  • HQ dropships on your behalf — no inventory pressure
  • Customers belong to the partner; repeat business stays yours
  • Corporate gifting centre and AI acquisition tools open with your plan
  • Reach stage goals to qualify as a City Partner candidate

For: those entering the tea business the light way

Start a conversation →
02

Renewed Space

Renewed Space

  • Designed for existing tea rooms, tea houses and clubs
  • Light renovation system: facade, feature wall, display, ware, AI entry, membership entry
  • Product pool fully upgraded — your regulars stay
  • Same business, new brand and supply chain

For: operators with a space, ready for a brand

Start a conversation →
03

City Partner

City Partner

  • Application-based, never publicly sold; one city, one plan
  • Rights written into the agreement: term, boundaries, review, exit
  • Multiple income structures, planned with HQ region by region
  • Seats are per city, granted upon review

For: city operators with local resources and teams

Start a conversation →

Mulan does not sell franchises for a fee. All three roles are application-based — HQ and partners choose each other.

04

Growth Path

A ladder for growth,
a scale for promotion

  1. Level 01

    Brand Partner

    Start with a product pool at retail value and run your first customer network.

  2. Level 02

    Core Brand Partner

    Reach the cumulative sell-through goal, earn a rewarded product pool, and join HQ's core partner group.

  3. Level 03

    City Partner Candidate

    Gain eligibility to apply as a City Partner and plan a whole city with HQ.

Cumulative sell-through is the only scale of growth. We review terminal sales — never set minimum purchase tasks.

05

Touchpoints

Begin with
a single point

Light touchpoints are how City Partners weave the network — and the first entry for asset-light partners. HQ dropships; no inventory pressure.

  • Counter

    Retail counter — supermarkets, airports, high-speed rail stations and hotels, with standard display and unified supply.

  • Smart Cabinet

    Smart cabinet — unattended, open all day, scan and take; the system flags restocking automatically.

  • Mulan Corner

    Mulan Corner — we do not renovate your venue. We simply set aside a corner of Mulan inside the space you already have.

06

How to Begin

Five steps, with the rules
said before the deal

  • Step 01

    Send your intent

    Message or email us: your city, your resources, and the role you'd like to start with.

  • Step 02

    Talk & review

    HQ reviews the city, the location and the matching model — two-way, and honest if it is not a fit.

  • Step 03

    One city, one plan

    A tailored plan: model, product-pool scale, scope of authorisation — itemised in full.

  • Step 04

    Sign

    Rights, term, boundaries, review and exit — all written into the agreement. No hidden clauses.

  • Step 05

    Launch & support

    Training, content library, system onboarding and opening support. Opening day is where support begins.

07

FAQ

Questions first,
on the table

How is this different from traditional franchising?

No heavy franchise fees and no stock-piling quotas. You start with a product pool at retail value; HQ dropships on your behalf; customers belong to the partner; growth is measured by sell-through, with no minimum purchase tasks.

How much does it take to start?

One city, one plan — determined by city, location and cooperation model, subject to the formal proposal and contract. No guaranteed income or payback promises are made on this page.

Do I need tea-industry experience?

No. HQ provides training, a content library, AI customer-acquisition tools and a corporate gifting centre. The Renewed Space model is especially suited to operators with existing venues.

How do I apply?

WeChat / duty line 18938027777, or email info@mulanteastory.com. City Partner seats are application-based and subject to HQ review.

Contract term?

Varies by model and city, typically one to three years. Renewal is possible; no hidden exit clauses.

Scope of authorisation?

The formal agreement sets out brand-usage rights, territory boundaries, product pool and channel scope — including City Partner territorial rights, tier-specific product pool entitlements, and Renewed Space renovation scope.

Fee structure?

No heavy franchise fees — you start with a product pool at retail value. One city, one plan; fees determined by city, location and model, subject to formal proposal and contract.

Assessment and growth?

Growth is measured solely by cumulative verified retail sell-through, with no minimum purchase tasks. Meeting stage targets leads to core-partner status or City Partner application eligibility.

How does exit work?

Exit conditions, inventory handling and customer ownership are set out in the contract. Application-based, mutual selection — no binding lock-in clauses.

08

Apply

Walk with Mulan

Tell us your city and your idea. City Partners are accepted by application — one city, one conversation.

At Mulan Maison in Hangzhou,
the tea is always ready —
let's talk business as clearly as we pour tea.

We reply within one working day. Your details are used for this partnership discussion only and never shared. Or call 18938027777.

This page introduces brand channel cooperation and does not constitute an offer. Cooperation policies, fees and scope of authorisation are subject to the contract signed by both parties. MULAN TEA STORY® makes no promises of guaranteed income or payback. Any operating figures used externally must be based on real, verifiable data and pass compliance review.