Gong cha

Bubble tea
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2024 Franchise 500 Rank
#296 Ranked #268 last year
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Initial investment
$175K - $620K
Units as of 2023
2,002 Increase 50.3% over 3 years

Company Overview

About Gong cha

Industry Food
Related Categories Teas, Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants, Beverages
Founded 2006
Parent Company Gong cha Global Ltd.
Leadership Paul Reynish, Global CEO
Corporate Address c/o TA Associates, 200 Clarendon St., #5600
Boston, MA 02116
Social Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram

Business Overview

Franchising Since 2009 (15 years)
# of employees at HQ 50
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchises throughout the US.

This company is offering new franchises worldwide.

# of Units 2,002 (as of 2023)

Information for Franchisees

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Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$34,500
Initial Investment Information Circle
$174,500 - $619,500
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$150,000 - $4,000,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$100,000 - $2,000,000
Royalty Fee Information Circle
6%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
to 2%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
10 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training 55 hours
Classroom Training 36 hours
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022