Gong cha exits Singapore, vows to return in 2026

The Taiwanese bubble tea chain shuttered its 29 Singapore stores following the expiration of its franchise contract, but is planning a re-launch next year with new partners and a more profitable store model

Photo credit: Gong cha

The Taiwanese bubble tea chain shuttered its 29 Singapore stores following the expiration of its franchise contract, but is planning a re-launch next year with new partners and a more profitable store model

Taiwanese bubble tea chain Gong cha has exited Singapore after declining to renew its franchise agreement with local operator, Gong cha Singapore.

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