Surf’s Up – Franchise Opportunity

Founded in Taiwan in 2006, Gong cha is the world’s premier bubble tea brand. Its commitment to quality starts with its name: “Gong cha” means to offer the best tea to the emperor from all of one’s possessions. From the most seasoned bubble tea connoisseur to a first-timer, Gong cha offers its customers the ability to customize their beverage to their exact specifications, and never sacrifices flavor or technique. With nearly 2,200 locations across 28 markets, it is also one of the fastest-growing bubble tea brands, attracting entrepreneurs across the globe due to its lucrative franchise program. Gong cha was ranked #1 in the Tea category in Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500® list for the third consecutive year (2024, 2023, 2022); awarded category winner of Top Food & Beverage Franchises in the Global Franchise Awards (2023); and ranked #151 on Franchise Times’ Top 400 List of the largest U.S. based franchise systems by global systemwide sales (2023, 2022 & 2021); ranked #5 on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers List honoring brands leading the industry (2024); and named one of QSR Magazine’s 17 Best Restaurant Franchising Deals for 2023.