Gong cha Global

Wake up to… bubble tea ???? This morning, our Global CEO Paul Reynish joined Sean Farrington on BBC Radio 5 Live’s #WakeUpToMoney show to discuss the rising popularity of bubble tea. During the interview, Paul highlighted how our relentless focus on tea provenance and quality, product customisation and technology has helped Gong cha differentiate within the highly competitive tea industry. Listen to the full episode here (start time 43:50): https://lnkd.in/eV64Q39x #BubbleTea #Gongcha #5live

At Gong cha, our commitment to an end-to-end, fully transparent tea supply chain ensures we can deliver the finest whole-leaf tea to our customers. Across Asia, we work with a select group of suppliers who meticulously slow grow our variety of tea leaves at over 1000m altitude, enhancing the concentration of flavours, resulting in a richer and more distinctive tea. Our robust and interconnected supply chain allows us to uphold an unwavering commitment to excellence, ensuring the exceptional premium quality of every tea we serve. Find out more about our dedication to our supply chain here: https://lnkd.in/gUFBMFpu #GongchaGlobal #WholeLeafTea

We’re thrilled to see Gabriela Parck, Gong cha’s Senior Manager of Training for the Americas and a skilled tea sommelier, featured in World Tea News’ latest article on tea trends for 2025!? ? She joins other industry experts in sharing insights on what’s brewing in the world of tea—from the rise of tropical fruit flavours like mango, guava, and passionfruit to a growing emphasis on tea education, helping consumers better understand origins, flavours, and brewing techniques. ? Thank you, Kristine Hansen?and World Tea News for highlighting Gabriela's insights!? Check out the full article to explore the latest trends: https://lnkd.in/drk7syXt ? #Gongcha #TeaTrend #TeaExpert #IndustryLeaders #WorldTeaNews #BubbleTea #BeverageTrends

We would like to share a huge congratulations to Gong cha Master Franchisee Anchal Lamba for being named one of the Franchisees of the Year by the International Franchise Association?(IFA)! ?? Anchal was recognised at the 65th IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, and we couldn't be prouder! This award celebrates franchise owners who go above and beyond in business and community impact, creating opportunities for growth and inspiring others in the franchising world. Anchal’s dedication to excellence is truly an inspiration to fellow franchisees and entrepreneurs alike. Here's to Anchal and all of the amazing franchisee winners—you're all showing the world what franchise success looks like! Read more about IFA's 2024 Franchisees of the Year here: https://lnkd.in/gZehiNw5 #FranchiseeOfTheYear #GongCha #IFA2024 #FranchiseSuccess #WomenInFranchising #CheersToExcellence

We’re delighted to welcome?Matthew McCormick as our new Global Chief Financial Officer!? ? Matthew brings a wealth of experience and a strategic vision that will lead our innovation and global expansion as we scale up to 10,00 stores by 2032! ? Matthew has commented: 'Over recent years, I’ve been watching Gong Cha’s fantastic growth journey and believe it has all the elements to push on and become the clear market leader and a household name. I look forward to playing a role in the next phase of its development.” ? Read more about Matthew’s appointment and his vision for Gong cha here: https://lnkd.in/gj7vkyXu #Gongcha #Innovation #Leadership #BubbleTea #BusinessDevelopment #GlobalGrowth?

What’s brewing at Gong cha? We’re excited to announce a delicious new addition to our menu… Gong Cha Korea has introduced its Pink Pearl Collagen Drink! ?? ?? The new drink caters to the rising demand for beauty-focused products as its functional benefits appeals to guests looking for a daily collagen boost in their drinks. At Gong cha, we're focused on redefining How tea is meant to be by introducing our 'Better for you' range. We're introducing collagen and nutrient-enriched toppings so that our Guests can benefit from them whilst enjoying a delicious drink. Enjoy Pink Pearls with Green Tangerine Crush, Lemon Jasmine Tea, Grapefruit Yogurt, Mango Yogurt, Honey Grapefruit Black Tea and Green Grape Tea. #BetterForYou #Collagen #Gongcha

We’re delighted to share that Gong cha has been awarded the winner of the Best Food & Drink Franchise for Drink at the Global Franchise Awards 2025! ? This award is a testament to our exceptional performance, innovation and commitment to excellence over the last year. Such recognition is a demonstration of our incredible growth and quality of our global franchise network. ? A huge thank you to our franchisees, dedicated partners and loyal customers for supporting us during our journey. ? You can find out more about the awards here: https://lnkd.in/gk5-3qWQ ? #GlobalFranchiseAwards #Winner #Gongcha #FranchiseGrowth #BubbleTea

Gong cha’s Growth in 2024: More Stores, More Markets, More Bubble Tea! ???? 2024 has been a year of strong momentum for Gong cha! With more than 240 new store openings worldwide, we’re expanding into exciting new markets: ?? Master Franchise Expansions: Saudi Arabia, Honduras, Morocco, and Mauritius ???? Direct Franchise Expansions: Puerto Rico and Las Vegas With more markets, more franchise partners, and more boba fans worldwide, we’re excited for what’s next. Stay tuned—this is just the beginning! ?? #Gongcha #FranchiseGrowth #BubbleTea

We’re delighted to announce that we have recently opened our fifth store in Riyadh! Gong cha continues to scale up in the Middle East and globally with almost 2,200 stores in 28 markets – and we’re just getting started! We’re on a mission to reach 10,000 stores by 2032, to established ourselves as a household name and reach millions of customers worldwide. This will be driven by launching and rolling out new formats to scale up in existing markets such as the Middle East, to signing franchise agreements with businesses as passionate about high quality, whole-leaf tea as we are. Follow us to stay up to date on our exciting journey. #Gongcha #Globalexpansion #Growth #MiddleEast #Riyadh

After launching our first sites in Saudi Arabia in 2024, we've already hit the ground running with five locations currently operational.? ? Reflecting on our launch in the market, Keaton Myburgh, Franchise Business Leader for the Middle East, recently sat down with Lily Sawyer at EME Outlook and shared key learnings from the market, how we've been able to successfully expand, and plans for the future.? ? Read here: https://lnkd.in/g2ZyDR_k