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Gong cha Opens First Airport Location Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Gong cha is opening its first airport location at Phoenix Sky Harbor by end of 2026, signaling the bubble tea chain's push into travel retail channels where high-traffic venues offer new customer acqu
QSR Magazine
Gong cha Rolls Out Pumpkin Spice Milk Tea Lineup
Gong cha is launching a pumpkin spice milk tea lineup starting August 25, featuring multiple seasonal options across its global footprint of nearly 2,200 locations.
FranchiseWire
Gong cha Signs Deal to Develop 50 Texas Locations
Gong cha has signed a franchise development agreement to open 50 locations in Texas, signaling confidence in the state's bubble tea market.
franchisetimes.com
Gong Cha Strikes Milestone 50-Unit Texas Deal, Announces New Owner
Gong Cha signed a 50-unit franchise agreement in Texas and announced a new owner.
QSR Magazine
Bain Capital to Acquire Gong cha
Bain Capital is acquiring tea chain Gong cha from TA Associates, signaling continued investor appetite for scaling established beverage brands in North American and international markets.
Restaurant Dive
Bain Capital buys Gong cha bubble tea chain
Bain Capital acquired Gong cha, a bubble tea chain operating approximately 2,200 locations globally including at least 240 U.S. stores.
Nation's Restaurant News
Gong Cha plans a big push in Texas
Bubble tea chain Gong Cha has signed a deal to open 50 locations in Texas over the next seven years through a partnership with Bakers Acres & Cattle, signaling continued expansion of the brand in the
FranchiseWire
Summer 2026: Best Restaurant Limited-Time Offers
Summer LTO roundup with no operator insight — a listicle of seasonal menu items across brands without strategic takeaway or performance data.
Fast Casual
Gen Z, millennial franchisees want purpose, flexibility, tech — not just a second career
Brands including Gong Cha, Chicken Salad Chick, PrimoHoagies, and Yougurtland are attracting younger franchisees who prioritize purpose, flexibility, and technology alongside financial returns, signal
QSR Magazine
Gong cha Launches New Bobaccinos Lineup
Gong cha, operating nearly 2,200 locations across 32 international markets, is launching a new Bobaccinos frozen beverage line in U.S. locations starting July 20, signaling the chain's strategy to com
RestaurantNews.com
Restaurant Menu News from Grain & Berry, Kura Sushi USA, Haven Hot Chicken, and More!
Wire digest of LTO menu drops across multiple chains — tactical promotional calendar activity with no insight into strategy or performance.
Restaurant Business
Healthy items compete with fun foods to rule summer
Summer menu innovation spans both health-focused and indulgent options, with chains including Luckin Coffee, Juice It Up, Just Salad, Dunkin', Dutch Bros, and others introducing new items.
Nation's Restaurant News
Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Jack in the Box, and Dunkin’
Major QSR chains including Burger King, Jack in the Box, and Dunkin' are rolling out new menu items, alongside innovation across fast-casual and specialty concepts.
QSR Magazine
Gong cha Unveils Harry Potter Lineup to Celebrate 25-Year Anniversary of Philosopher’s Stone
Gong cha partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery to launch a Harry Potter-themed product line marking 25 years since the Philosopher's Stone film premiere, signaling how beverage brands are leveraging I
The Food Institute
The Rise of the K-Café: A Trend Reshaping the Beverage Industry
K-Café beverages—featuring customizable drinks, cheese foam, and dalgona coffee—are gaining traction in North American foodservice, particularly among Gen Z consumers, signaling a shift toward novelty
Restaurant Business
Why cold foam is the hottest trend in beverages
Cold foam toppings are gaining traction across cafes and major chains like Starbucks and Gong Cha, signaling consumer appetite for texture-driven beverage customization.
Fast Casual
Gong cha debuts in Maine with South Portland location
Single-location expansion announcement — no relevance to multi-location brand strategy.
Restaurant Dive
Gong cha buys 170 US stores from master franchisee
Gong cha acquired 170 U.S. locations from its master franchisee, consolidating direct control over a significant portion of its domestic footprint.