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Gong cha Tea Invades Campuses: A New Brew for Academia
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
5 days ago

Gong cha Tea Invades Campuses: A New Brew for Academia

Gong cha is taking its bubble tea concept beyond traditional storefronts through new Proud to Serve locations at UCSF and UC Berkeley, operated with Ladle & Leaf. The expansion highlights the value of adaptable franchise formats, while Gorilla Dash offers a Resource Library for organizing shared materials across franchise organizations.

Gong cha's Texan Takeover: The Bubble Tea Bonanza
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2 months ago

Gong cha's Texan Takeover: The Bubble Tea Bonanza

Gong cha has signed a 50-unit Texas development agreement, the largest franchise deal in the bubble tea brand's history, underscoring the strength of U.S. demand for specialty beverage concepts. The partnership positions Texas as a major growth engine for Gong cha's North American expansion. As franchise networks grow at scale, Knowledge Base tools available within Gorilla Dash can help support training, onboarding, and operational consistency across new locations.

Gong cha Knows Exactly Where America Still Wants More Bubble Tea
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
5 months ago

Gong cha Knows Exactly Where America Still Wants More Bubble Tea

Gong cha is deepening its Southern California footprint with three new stores developed alongside the Batta brothers. The expansion reflects continued confidence in franchise-led beverage growth, where visibility tools such as Gorilla Dash Websites can help brands scale consistently.

Gong Cha Steams Into Seattle, Eyes Bubble Tea Empire in the Northwest
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last year

Gong Cha Steams Into Seattle, Eyes Bubble Tea Empire in the Northwest

Gong Cha has opened its first store in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, a milestone entry into the Pacific Northwest led by franchise partners Ajay and Prachi Keshap. The brand plans to grow across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a vision of 50 outlets in the region. This move reinforces its ambitious U.S. expansion goals and emerging franchise footprints in key Western markets.

Melbourne Franchising Expo Smashes Records, Sets Stage for 2026
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last year

Melbourne Franchising Expo Smashes Records, Sets Stage for 2026

The Melbourne Franchising & Small Business Expo 2025 ended on a high note, delivering record attendance, vibrant brand showcases and strong franchisee interest. Looking ahead, organizers are already ramping up for even bigger expos in 2026, with confirmed schedules for Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Nautical Bowls Hooks Ex-McDonald’s Bigwig for Global Domination
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last year

Nautical Bowls Hooks Ex-McDonald’s Bigwig for Global Domination

Nautical Bowls has recruited Peter Rodwell—former president of McDonald’s Asia-Pacific and ex-executive chair of Gong Cha—as a strategic advisor to support its Australian expansion. The brand, which launched in December 2023, plans to open more than 20 stores by year-end. Rodwell is expected to refine franchise operations, enhance the customer experience, and secure growth capital.

Get Ready as Gong cha Plans to Launch Over 225 New Stores Across the United Kingdom
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last year

Get Ready as Gong cha Plans to Launch Over 225 New Stores Across the United Kingdom

Gong cha, the bubble tea sensation, plans 225 new stores in the UK, led by industry leaders. Expansion creates jobs and global reach.

Body Fit Training Expands into Scandinavia, Hilton Debuts Luxury Hotel in Croatia, Duck Donuts Enters Philippines: Franchise and Hospitality Updates
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2 years ago

Body Fit Training Expands into Scandinavia, Hilton Debuts Luxury Hotel in Croatia, Duck Donuts Enters Philippines: Franchise and Hospitality Updates

Body Fit Training expands into Scandinavia; Hilton's Curio Collection opens in Croatia; Duck Donuts debuts in the Philippines. Gong Cha signs Puerto Rico deal; Hilton targets 300 hotels in Caribbean and Latin America by 2027. Hyatt acquires Linder Portfolio in Germany; Marco's Pizza enters Mexico. PayMore expands in China; Restaurant Brands International invests in China. School of Rock offers new franchise opportunities in Toronto.

Marble Slab Creamery Scoops Up Canada with 40-Unit Expansion Deal
Franchise Industry News
3 years ago

Marble Slab Creamery Scoops Up Canada with 40-Unit Expansion Deal

Domino's China franchisee hits 800 stores, Drybar expands in the Middle East, Duck Donuts grows in the Philippines, Gong cha enters Morocco, Slim Chickens hits 50 U.K. locations, and Nathan's Famous aims for 60 Brazil outlets.

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