Global milk tea chain Gong Cha will add 17 stores in Australia
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Global milk tea chain Gong cha is planning to expand in Australia with a further 17 stores this year.
That’s adding to the 118 stores already operating.
The plan for growth is part of a bigger international expansion goal, which sees the business focus on development in countries such as Japan, Mexico, New York, and the Philippines.
Around the world Gong Cha had 1661 stores at the end of 2021, including 90 new outlets opened in Japan. The growth represents a 17 percent rise from the previous year.
Also this year, another 25 stores planned to open under the guidance of the New York master franchise. South of the border in Mexico the plan is to almost double the number of stores to 51; while the Philippines store count is expected to grow by another 34 new milk tea venues.
The Gong cha brand was founded in Taiwan in 1996 and is now owned by the Gong Cha Group, headquartered in London.
Questions & Answers
Q.How many Gong Cha stores are currently operating in Australia?
How many Gong Cha stores are currently operating in Australia?
There are currently 118 Gong Cha stores operating across Australia. The company plans to add another 17 stores in the country this year.
Q.Where else is Gong Cha focusing its international expansion efforts this year?
Where else is Gong Cha focusing its international expansion efforts this year?
Besides Australia, Gong Cha is focusing on development in Japan, Mexico, New York, and the Philippines. For example, 25 new stores are planned for New York.
Q.What was the total number of Gong Cha stores globally at the end of 2021?
What was the total number of Gong Cha stores globally at the end of 2021?
Globally, Gong Cha had 1661 stores operating at the end of 2021. This figure represents a 17 percent increase in store count compared to the previous year.
Q.Which country is the Gong Cha Group headquartered in?
Which country is the Gong Cha Group headquartered in?
The Gong Cha Group, which now owns the brand, is headquartered in London. The brand itself was originally founded in Taiwan in 1996.
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