Gong Cha shifts focus to sustainable growth after expansion plans stall

Tom RaynelMultimedia Business Reporter·NZ Herald·14 Nov, 2026 12:00 AM4 mins to read‌Gong Cha is a global bubble tea brand with more than 2100 stores across 28 countries worldwide.Gong Cha is a global bubble tea brand with more than 2100 stores across 28 countries worldwide.New Zealand’s largest bubble tea franchise is targeting sustainable growth over the next few years after rapid expansion helped the business burst into the market.Founded in Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 2006, Gong Cha is a global bubble tea brand with more than 2100 stores across 28 countries worldwide. The company