Gong cha

Franchise Overview

Gong cha is an internationally recognized bubble tea franchise rooted in Taiwan — the birthplace of bubble tea — operating storefront retail locations that serve freshly prepared premium teas, bubble teas, and coffee beverages with a high degree of customer customization.

Key Highlights

Authentic Taiwanese origins lending genuine credibility to every cup served
Extensive customization options appealing to a broad and diverse consumer base
Seasonal ingredients developed by a global network of dedicated tea specialists
Full lifecycle operational support from site selection through grand opening and beyond

Gong cha suits hands-on owner-operators who want to bring a proven, globally recognized beverage concept to their local market with robust franchisor backing at every stage.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since2006

Number of Units38

Min Liquid Capital$500,000

Required Networth$1,500,000

$$$Total Investment$207K – $648K

Gong cha Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Gong cha FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Gong cha FDD 2026

March 2026

$99.00

Gong Cha FDD 2025

March 2025

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Gong Cha FDD 2024

March 2024

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Gong Cha FDD 2023

October 2023

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Gong cha FDD 2023

August 2023

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Gong cha FDD 2022

September 2022

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Gong cha FDD 2022

April 2022

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Gong cha FDD 2021

April 2021

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Gong cha FDD 2020

December 2020

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Gong Cha FDD 2018

April 2018

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Gong Cha FDD 2017

April 2017

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