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In a sudden move that caught consumers by surprise, Hollin Bubble Tea has ceased its operations in Singapore. Unexpected Closure Hollin Singapore’s social media profiles, including Instagram and Facebook, have been deactivated, and its website is now set to…
Cai Ca, a novel bubble tea brand, conceived and established by the ex-CEO of Gong Cha’s Singapore franchise, Kang Puay Seng, has effectively filled the void left by Gong Cha’s departure from the city-state by taking over six of its former outlets. The Birth…
Gong Cha, a leading global bubble tea brand, has recently launched its first concept store in Thailand. The new establishment is a result of a collaboration with Perfect Step, a local master franchisee and a subsidiary of Thai Outdoor Group. Strategic…
A homeowner in Hanoi has transformed her compact apartment into a tranquil oasis, investing VND160 million (approximately US$6,000) in renovations. Embracing a color scheme reminiscent of bubble tea, she has artfully combined soothing shades of beige and…
Taiwanese bubble tea company Gong Cha has announced the enlistment of Felix, a member of the renowned South Korean group Stray Kids, as their global brand ambassador. Gong Cha Launches New Campaign The brand aims to bolster its global presence with a campaign…
Taiwanese bubble tea chain Gong Cha has reached US$600 million in global system sales for the 12 months ended December, driven by its rapid global expansion. Group revenue also rose 12 percent year-on-year to US$190 million as the brand expanded operations in…
Chinese milk tea chain Chagee has sparked anger among many Malaysian internet users by demanding them to remove videos allegedly showing their employees tampering with a lucky draw. The chain last week attracted large crowds at its over 100 outlets in…
Chinese tea brand Heytea has opened its first store at Kuala Lumpur’s newly-opened shopping destination, The Exchange TRX, as part of Heytea’s ambition to have a larger footprint in the country. The new store takes over an 80sqm space of the shopping mall’s…
The famous noodles dish pho has been franchised for the first time in the Philippines along with milk tea and spa services by three Vietnam’s companies. Pho’S, Phuc Tea and Care With Love have signed franchise contracts with Philippine businesses through the…
Chupa Chups has partnered with boba franchise Chatime to launch drinks based on the lolly brand’s best-selling flavors: Grape and Strawberry & Cream. Dubbed “The Tea That Pops”, the lolly-based boba beverages are available in Chatime T-breweries nationwide…
Malaysia’s Loob Holding, which owns Southeast Asia’s biggest bubble tea brand by stores, will consider plans for a share listing once it reaches its target of operating 1,000 Tealive stores in the country by 2024, its top executive said. “By then, we may…
Turnover of the Vietnamese bubble tea market hit $362 million in 2021, ranking third among six major Southeast Asian markets, according to a recent study. The region’s largest market was Indonesia with an estimated $1.6 billion annual turnover. Thailand came…
Major milk tea brands Gotcha and Chatime have disclosed Australian expansion plans and their focus during the next few years. The assistant MD of Gotcha, Christy Chen said that the brand is set to open 20 new stores by the end of the year. “Gotcha will…
Taiwanese bubble-tea chain Chun Fun How is preparing to launch a flagship store at the Esplanade in Singapore this month. The floral-themed store will offer takeaway drinks only in its new outlet – mostly premium fruit tea blends in attractively designed…
Bubble tea chain The Whale has opened its first outlet in Singapore. The Nanjing-based brand opened the first franchise in the territory in a basement takeaway kiosk at Lot One Mall in Choa Chu Kang. It is known for its unusual blends, including the Brown…
Taiwanese bubble-tea chain Milksha has opened a flagship store in Melbourne, Australia. The store is the Milkshop brand’s first flagship in Australia. It operates 240 locations in several Asian countries. The brand is known for its use of fresh milk rather…
