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Gong Cha

1.5
Coffee & Tea

Taiwanese-origin (2006) bubble tea franchise, now majority-owned by American private equity firm TA Associates, with a Bain Capital acquisition of a majority stake pending as of 2026.

Ownership

Parent company
Gong Cha
Nationality
American private-equity controlled: majority-owned by TA Associates (Boston) since 2019, with Bain Capital (also US) in the process of acquiring a majority stake as of mid-2026 (deal not yet closed). Global HQ nominally in London, brand originated in Taiwan (2006).
Voting control
0% Canadian (exact)
Operating model
franchised
Last verified
2026-09-10

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