Taiwan tea shops
Bain Capital to acquire bubble tea chain Gong cha as rival MBK grapples with regulatory pressure at home
cnbc.com/2026/08/06/bain-capital-to-buy-gong-cha-as-mbk-grapples-with-regulatory-pressure.html
Key FactsBain Capital plans Gong cha purchase
Aug 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Bain Capital said it intends to buy Gong cha from TA Associates and other shareholders.
- The change in ownership is anticipated to be completed between October and December 2026.
- Gong cha operates nearly 2,200 stores in 33 markets, selling milk tea, fruit tea and other cold drinks.
- Reuters reported in May, citing sources, that the sale could bring in as much as $2 billion.
Taiwanese bubble tea chain Gong Cha plans Texas-sized expansion: The boba tea chain already has five San Antonio locations, and more are on the way.
expressnews.com/business/article/taiwanese-bubble-tea-chain-gong-cha-plans-22370834.php
Cracker Barrel, Domino’s, Gong Cha: Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast.
nrn.com/family-dining/cracker-barrel-domino-s-gong-cha
Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Dunkin’, and more: Plus innovation at Din Tai Fung, Dutch Bros, Gong cha, HTeaO, Lazy Dog, Luckin’ Coffee, Sbarro ...
nrn.com/food-trends/menu-tracker-new-items-from-burger-king-jack-in-the-box-and-dunkin-
Bold Street café that was always full closed without a word: The Liverpool city centre café has already been replaced
liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/bold-street-cafe-always-full-34071876
Gong Cha's planned $2.5 billion sale draws private equity interest, sources say
asiaone.com/money/gong-chas-planned-25-billion-sale-draws-private-equity-interest-sources-say
Private equity firms eye NT$62.85 billion deal for Taiwan-founded Gong Cha | Taiwan News | May. 12, 2026 13:17
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6360092
Menu Tracker: New items from CAVA, Chili’s, and Taco Bell: Plus innovation at Bubbakoo's, Denny's, Garbanzo, Gong cha, Habit Burger, Hardee's, Milk Bar ...
nrn.com/food-trends/menu-tracker-new-items-from-cava-chili-s-and-taco-bell
The Korea Times Mar 24
Chinese tea chains expand presence in coffee-loving Korea: HONG KONG — Chinese tea brands are accelerating their expansion into Korea, driven by intensifying ...
koreatimes.co.kr/business/20260324/chinese-tea-chains-expand-presence-in-coffee-loving-korea
Applebee’s wings and Gong cha expansion: Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
nrn.com/casual-dining/applebee-s-wings-gong-cha-expansion-california-pizza-kitchen-cpg
Gong cha acquires master franchise rights to 170 U.S. stores, accelerating national expansion
nrn.com/quick-service/gong-cha-acquires-master-franchise-rights-to-170-u-s-stores-accelerating-national-expansion
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New items from Taco Bell, Popeyes, and Jack in the Box: Plus innovation at Applebee’s, Condado Tacos, Culver's, Gong Cha, 7 Brew, Taco Cabana, and more
nrn.com/menu-trends/menu-tracker-new-items-from-taco-bell-popeyes-and-jack-in-the-box
Philstar Life Feb 15
Don't miss this: You can get Gong cha milk tea for P1 from Feb. 13-15: Don't miss this, milk tea lovers!
philstarlife.com/living/341607-piso-milk-tea-february-2026-promo
Philstar Life Feb 13
POV: you’re a milk tea lover and this just made your day.
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Gong Cha unveils new 2.0 store design featuring automated ‘Super Wu' technology: The bubble tea brand is rolling out kiosks and beverage automation designed to ...
nrn.com/quick-service/gong-cha-unveils-new-2-0-store-design-featuring-automated-super-wu-technology
Philstar Life Jan 16
PISO MILK TEA FOR ALL 🧋
In case you didn't know, Gong cha has a PISO promo for milk tea lovers running for three days only ... Show more
For 3 days only: You can enjoy Gong cha milk tea for P1 until Jan. 18
For 3 days only: You can enjoy Gong cha milk tea for P1 until Jan. 18
Move over, Gong Cha: New bubble tea brand Cai Ca takes over 6 outlets: Bubble tea lovers, rejoice!A new bubble tea chain, Cai Ca, has taken over six former Gong ...
asiaone.com/lifestyle/new-bubble-tea-cai-ca-gong-cha
Philstar Life Nov 17 25
This milk tea shop is offering 50% off on select drinks until Nov. 21: Milk tea lovers, rejoice!
philstarlife.com/living/557773-gong-cha-offering-50-percent-off-drinks-nov-21
Gong Cha ceases operations in S’pore, shuts all stores islandwide, CEO confirms: On food delivery platforms, Gong Cha’s various shops were indicated as closed or ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/gong-chas-singapore-website-social-media-accounts-down-some-outlets-closed
Key FactsGong Cha closes Singapore outlets, plans 2026 return
Oct 2, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: straitstimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: straitstimes.com
- On Oct 2, chief executive Kang Puay Seng confirmed that all Gong Cha outlets in Singapore had closed and that Gong Cha Singapore had ceased being the brand’s franchisee from Oct 1.
- Gong Cha Global said the outlets had been temporarily closed after it decided not to renew the existing master franchise agreement, with a relaunch planned for 2026 under new local franchisees.
- Checks on Oct 2 found the local social media accounts and website unavailable, while the international store finder still listed 29 Singapore outlets.
- The Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union said it could assist potentially affected union members, although Gong Cha Singapore is non-unionised and there were no indications of the specific impact on workers.
While there are no indications of how Gong Cha’s workers would be affected by the company’s closure of operations, FDAWU is ready to provide affected union members, if any, with assistance and resources where needed.— Statement from the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU) regarding Gong Cha Singapore’s closure and potential impacts on workers.
Make a concert date with Leon Lai on Dec 6: HONG Kong Cantopop singer Leon Lai will be performing live in Malaysia.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/04/make-a-concert-date-with-leon-lai-on-dec-6
‘Don’t be absent’: Manager tells employees to text him before parents during a plane crash
indianexpress.com/article/world/korea-manager-plane-crash-message-employees-9795852/
Anger as Korea coffee chain tells staff to call boss before family in event of plane crash
scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3293149/anger-korea-coffee-chain-tells-staff-call-boss-family-event-plane-crash
Final Fantasy 14 and Gong Cha have come together for a tasty new collaboration: It's time to drink and tea merry, Final Fantasy fans – Final Fantasy 14 and ...
eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-14-and-gong-cha-have-come-together-for-a-tasty-new-collaboration
Paid articlePaywallKey FactsFinal Fantasy 14 and Gong Cha launch tea collaboration
Jul 20, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: eurogamer.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: eurogamer.net
- The promotion runs at participating Gong Cha outlets until 28 August 2024 and features three FF14-inspired teas plus special rewards, including the Porxie King mount.
- The drinks are Fat Cat Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Fat Chocobo Mango Frozen Tea and Cactuar Matcha Milk Tea, with limited-edition cups and commemorative keychains available for qualifying purchases.
- Customers who buy at least three teas in a single transaction receive a unique code that can be redeemed on the FF14 website.
- The article names selected outlets in London, Bristol, Norwich, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Lees and Newcastle, while saying Scotland and Wales are not included.
"If I take on the Final Fantasy brand again, I don't know if I'll be able to genuinely enjoy Final Fantasy 14 as much," he said.— Hironobu Sakaguchi, Final Fantasy creator, in an interview referenced by Eurogamer's report on the FF14 and Gong Cha collaboration