Gong cha, the international bubble tea sensation, is bubbling up a storm with plans to launch over 225 new stores across the United Kingdom. In a move that promises not just a tea break but a real tea takeover, Gong cha's expansion is set to kick off this April with hot spots like Sidcup, Gravesend, Romford, and Hornchurch getting a taste of the tea action.
This ambitious endeavor is fueled by a collaboration with Jinziex and spearheaded by a dream team of industry giants. Leading the charge are Diljit Brar, the CEO of Goldex; Azha Rehman, the founder and CEO of Kaspa’s Desserts; and Steve Falle, the managing director of WY&SF Ltd. With such heavy hitters at the helm, it's no wonder Gong cha is set to steep its way into the hearts of tea lovers across the UK.
But it's not just about the tea – this expansion is set to create nearly 2,000 new jobs in the UK, giving a fresh infusion of employment opportunities to communities far and wide. Gong cha's global ambitions are just as bold, with plans to scale up to a whopping 10,000 stores worldwide by 2032. Currently sipping success in 28 countries, including the US, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, Gong cha is brewing up a storm on the international stage.
But wait – there's more! Gong cha isn't just stopping at the UK. A separate master franchise agreement has been sealed to bring at least 300 new locations to the Middle East in partnership with Shahia Foods Group. Talk about spreading the tea love far and wide!
In the UK, Gong cha already boasts 13 stores, but with this new wave of expansion, it looks like the bubble tea craze is set to reach new heights. So get ready to sip, swirl, and savor the flavors of Gong cha – the tea revolution is brewing, and it's coming to a corner near you!
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Get Ready as Gong cha Plans to Launch Over 225 New Stores Across the United Kingdom
Friday 4th April, 2025
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Gong cha Brews Up 225 Store Expansion Across UK and Beyond
- Gong cha plans to launch over 225 new stores in the United Kingdom, starting in April with locations like Sidcup, Gravesend, Romford, and Hornchurch.
- Gong cha's expansion in the UK is led by industry giants Diljit Brar, Azha Rehman, and Steve Falle, promising a significant impact on the tea market in the country.
- The expansion is expected to create nearly 2,000 new jobs in the UK and is part of Gong cha's global goal of opening 10,000 stores worldwide by 2032, with plans for 300 new locations in the Middle East in collaboration with Shahia Foods Group.
Key Facts:
| Gong cha's Planned Store Launches in the UK | Plans to launch over 225 new stores across the United Kingdom with a kick-off in April 2023 in hot spots like Sidcup, Gravesend, Romford, and Hornchurch. |
|---|---|
| Leadership Team for Gong cha's Expansion | Headed by Diljit Brar (CEO of Goldex), Azha Rehman (founder and CEO of Kaspa’s Desserts), and Steve Falle (managing director of WY&SF Ltd). |
| Job Creation through Expansion | Set to create nearly 2,000 new jobs in the UK, offering employment opportunities in various communities. |
| Global Expansion Plans | Plans to scale up to 10,000 stores worldwide by 2032 in 28 countries, including the US, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. |
| Expansion into the Middle East | Master franchise agreement to bring at least 300 new locations to the Middle East in partnership with Shahia Foods Group. |
| Current Store Count in the UK | Gong cha already has 13 stores in the UK, with the new expansion set to further elevate the bubble tea craze. |
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