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Gong Cha plans a big push in Texas: The bubble tea chain has signed a deal with Bakers Acres & Cattle to open 50 locations over the next seven years.
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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
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
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
Applebee’s wings and Gong cha expansion: Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
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Gong cha acquires master franchise rights to 170 U.S. stores, accelerating national expansion
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Boba chain founder opened stores next to Starbucks to get customers: Gong Cha founder Martin Berry said that if he could get one in 100 people to buy Gong Cha ...
businessinsider.com/gong-cha-boba-founder-opened-next-to-starbucks-get-customers-2026-2
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 ...
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Philstar Life Jan 16
For 3 days only: You can enjoy Gong cha milk tea for P1 until Jan. 18: Calling all milk tea lovers!
philstarlife.com/living/837547-piso-gong-cha-milk-tea
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!
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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.
Gong Cha tea chain brews Japanese business despite labor crunch: TOKYO -- As Japan's restaurant industry grapples with a serious shortage of labor ...
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Korean bubble tea chain manager sparks outrage for telling staff to call boss before family in emergency
independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia/south-korea-gong-cha-manager-rules-jeju-plane-crash-b2682637.html
Gong Cha plan for former Montezuma's in Norwich is approved: Work on a new bubble tea shop, Gong Cha, could start soon in Norwich city centre after plans for ...
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‘It’s going gangbusters!’ How Britain fell in love with bubble tea: Sometimes it’s fruity, sometimes it’s syrupy. It’s usually very sweet. And it’s always full ...
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International bubble tea store opens its first branch in Sussex: A famous international bubble tea chain has opened the doors to its first branch in Sussex.
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