Dossier
Gong Cha
Coverage of Gong Cha in the Nexus archive.
- Bain Capital to acquire bubble tea chain Gong cha as rival MBK grapples with regulatory pressure at home
Bain Capital announced its intention to acquire the bubble tea chain Gong cha. This news comes amidst regulatory pressure faced by rival company MBK in South Korea.
- For Gen Z entrepreneurs, franchising is becoming the new entry-level job
Gen Z and millennial entrepreneurs are increasingly choosing restaurant franchising for its stability and support over independent startups. Franchises like Bang Cookies, Chicken Salad Chick, and Gong Cha report growing interest from younger buyers who value corporate guidance while gaining business ownership experience.