Rajiv MenonFood
Heytea Enters Thailand with Three-In-One Lab Flagship at CentralWorld
The Chinese tea operator brings its multi-format Lab concept to Southeast Asia for the first time, adding bakery and gelato lines to its core drinks menu.
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Maria SantosFood
Mixue Reaches 60,000 Global Stores as US Expansion Challenges McDonald’s
The Chinese value-focused ice cream and tea giant operates six outlets in New York City after listing in Hong Kong at a 20 billion dollar valuation.
Sarah ChenFood
Harrods Develops Bespoke Collaboration with Hong Kong Brand Silk
The London retailer sent its global marketing team to Hong Kong in September 2026 to bring local bubble tea into premium lifestyle culture.
Sarah ChenFood
Mixue Shifts Malaysia Strategy Toward Food Safety and Quality Control
The ice cream and tea operator is stepping up supplier checks and mandatory staff retraining across Peninsular Malaysia.
Rajiv MenonFood
Chagee Same-Store Sales Fall 16.1% in China as Network Shifts Direct
Operating income rose nearly fivefold in the second quarter even as domestic same-store transactions dropped for a fifth consecutive quarter.
Rajiv MenonFood
Hong Kong Study Links Frequent Fast Food Intake to Depression Risk in Young Adults
A study of 142 young adults aged 18 to 27 identifies beef burgers, fries, fried chicken and bubble tea as key drivers of elevated anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Minjun ParkFood
Bain Capital Acquires Bubble Tea Giant Gong Cha for $635 Million in Surprise Deal
Private equity firm Bain Capital has successfully completed the acquisition of the global bubble tea franchise, Gong Cha, a deal estimated to be worth around US$635 million. This figure falls significantly short of the $2 billion valuation that was initially…
Sarah ChenFood
Sudden Shutdown Strikes Hollin Bubble Tea: Singapore Outlets Abruptly Close
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…
Wei ZhangFood
Cai Ca: Singapore’s Upcoming Bubble Tea Sensation Takes Over Former Gong Cha Outlets
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…
Maria SantosFood
Gong Cha Hits Thailand with Bold Expansion: Bubble Tea Giant Targets 100 New Stores in Latest Global Growth Surge
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…
Aiko TanakaFood
Hanoi Homeowner Transforms Compact Apartment Into Bubble Tea-inspired Oasis
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…
Maria SantosFood
Stray Kids’ Felix Tapped As Global Ambassador For Gong Cha Bubble Tea In Strategic Bid For Gen Z
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…
Minjun ParkFood
Taiwanese bubble tea chain Gong Cha hits US$600m in global sales
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…
Minjun ParkFood
Milk tea chain Chagee sparks outcry in Malaysia over alleged lucky draw tampering
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…
Minjun ParkFood
Chinese bubble tea chain Heytea arrives in Malaysia
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…
Maria SantosFood
Vietnam pho, milk tea franchised for first time in Philippines
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…