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Become a Franchise Partner
Join Gong cha’s rapid global expansion and bring high-quality, freshly brewed tea to your community. As a franchisee, you’ll gain access to nearly 20 years of brand excellence, advanced technology for operations and innovative product launches.
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+2200 stores
worldwide
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Present in
5 continents
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+2200 stores
worldwide
Present in
5 continents
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33 markets
across the globe
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Over 300K+ cups
sold per day
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33 markets
across the globe
Over 300K+ cups
sold per day
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Why Gong cha?
Gong cha is one of the fastest-growing tea franchises in the world, offering a unique franchise opportunity that combines tradition with innovation in the expanding bubble tea market. From premium products and expert training to comprehensive support, we provide everything needed to build a thriving business.
Simple to Run
Streamlined operations, a labour-efficient model, workforce-smart solutions, and smart training for quick and efficient delivery.
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Scalable Model
Easy to add stores and manage your territory.
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Quality Control
Our quality control lab ensures our products meet the highest standards.
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Smart Formats
Our stores are highly adaptable, requiring no grease traps or cooking exhaust systems, making them suitable for virtually any location.
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Award-winning QSR Brand
Gong cha is a multi-award-winning QSR brand, recognised with numerous accolades in recent years, including:
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What Gong cha provides
Gong cha offers extensive training from industry experts and comprehensive support to simplify store setup and daily operations. With premium products, a loyal customer base, and global recognition, we help you stand out. Access to a robust supply chain, operational training, and marketing resources ensures you have everything needed to thrive in the bubble tea market.
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Appealing Store Design
Your Gong cha stores will have a sleek, clean appearance that stands out from the mom-and-pop competitors. A mix of traditional accents and modern touches will get your stores noticed among discerning guests who want a premium experience.
Your Stores Will Include:
Flexible layouts ideal for in-store or grab-and-go customers
Prep stations which include tea brewing equipment and timers to remind staff when to refresh
Signage promoting signature series and specialty drinks giving guests more ideas for their next new favourite
Detailed menus and ordering instructions to help first timers get the hang of the experience
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Flexible Footprints
Your Gong cha store can feel at home in the cute corner spot downtown, in the strip mall with the strong anchor store, on the local University campus or just about anywhere else people enjoy delicious drinks and cheerful company.
Whether you want a kiosk inside an established location, or a traditional shop surrounded by complementary businesses, Gong cha has the flexibility to fit where your guests can find you.
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Join the family
As a Gong cha franchisee, you will gain access to nearly 20 years of brand excellence, cutting-edge operational technology, and innovative product launches. With a focus on community engagement and customer satisfaction, Gong cha equips you to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
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Join the family
As a Gong cha franchisee, you will gain access to nearly 20 years of brand excellence, cutting-edge operational technology, and innovative product launches. With a focus on community engagement and customer satisfaction, Gong cha equips you to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
Who is the Perfect Owner?
Our ideal candidate has the passion, experience, and financial resources to develop, support and sustain a small territory area.
- 01An individual candidate or organization share our intrinsic values:
Honesty & Transparency
Community Citizenship
Environmental Responsibility and Stewardship
A Belief that a people-centered culture drives Profitability
- 02Passion
Someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, who embraces the franchise business model, following tried and true established systems, procedures, and protocols
You must love Bubble Tea!
You have a winner’s mindset and attitude
A maniacal focus to delight guests to exceed their expectations
- 03Experience
Ownership of or operations leadership within a retail environment, preferably within the QSR space
Proven record of achievement leading a team of people to realize successful outcomes
Knowledge of local-store marketing and an ability to engage as the Brand Ambassador within your local community
Understanding of financial documents and general business and financial metrics to achieve financial performance expectations
Adequate liquid resources and net worth to fund development of new stores and to meet operational needs
Gong cha Franchise FAQ
Gong cha’s franchise program provides exciting opportunities in the rapidly-growing bubble tea market. Below, we answer the most frequently asked questions about becoming a Gong cha franchisee, including topics like territories, costs, training, and more. Discover how to join the Gong cha family and bring this global brand to your community with full support from day one.
- 01What are the territories available?
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida are currently open for development. Please fill out the application to apply. If you would like to apply for an area not listed please visit https://www.gong-cha.com/web/franchising/list
- 02Where can I obtain this information?
The above information is available in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). After you submit your application, a company representative will contact you.
- 03Where will training be held?
Before opening your first store, you and a designated store manager must attend the training program in New York which will take about 14 days.
- 04Cost to buy an existing Gong Cha store?
The agreement to buy an existing store is made between buyer and seller. Costs vary on a case-by-case basis.
- 05How profitable is the business?
It is impossible to predict future results about the profitability of the business. There are many factors that can influence the result including: sales, location, financing terms, and ability to manage the business. For these reasons, we do not predict profitability for any store.
- 06Can I qualify financially with partners?
A single applicant must personally meet the financial qualifications. However, if a partnership or corporation is formed, we will consider the overall financial strength of the business partnership or corporation.
- 07What happens after I submit my online application?
Our representative will contact you via email or phone for further discussion.
- 08Startup cost for a new Gong Cha store?
The estimated initial investment for a new store can range from $177,430 – $335,400 per unit.
- 09How long to become a Gong Cha franchisee?
The process includes applicants’ pre-approval (credit check), business plan review, location review, fully executed franchise agreement, training, construction and grand opening. On average, it takes approximately 30 days to approve an applicant. The length of time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening a store is about 4 to 8 months.
- 10Can I be approved without prior franchise experience?
Experience of food/beverage is preferred, but not necessary.
- 11Can I develop a Gong Cha combination store?
A Combination Store will need both brands to have a separate POS system. It is preferred to have a wall or a partition between the two brands.
- 12Can I sell Gong Cha products in my restaurant?
No, our ingredients can only be used in Gong Cha Stores.
- 13What differentiates Gong Cha from competitors?
Gong Cha is known as the best bubble tea franchisee in the world. With over 1,500 locations worldwide, we have a strong national and international brand presence.
- 14Is financing available?
We do not provide financing but franchisees can use their own resources. We are approved by the SBA and on the SBA Franchise Directory.
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What are the costs?
Estimated initial investment per single unit is $207,450 to $648,460
Financial Requirements*
$207,450 – $648,460
Financial Requirements*
$150,000 and $500,000 net worth
What markets are available?
- 01Market A-C
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT - 02Markets D-I
DELAWARE
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
HAWAII
IDAHO
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA - 03Markets K-M
DELAWARE
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
HAWAII
IDAHO
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA - 04Markets N-O
NEBRASKA
NEVADA
NEW HAMSPHIRE
NEW JERSEY
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
OHIO
OKLAHOMA - 05Markets P-W
PENNSLYVANIA
RHODE ISLAND
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH DAKOTA
TENNESSEE
TEXAS
UTAH
VERMONT
WEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN
WYOMING
The information in this proposal does not constitute an offer to sell a franchise. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a franchise disclosure document. Certain states require that we register the franchise disclosure document in those states. We will not offer or sell franchises in those states until we have registered the franchise (or obtained an applicable exemption from registration) and delivered the franchise disclosure document to the prospective franchisee in compliance with applicable law.
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