Gong cha, the world’s premier bubble tea brand, improved its ranking in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® by 115 spots, soaring to #181 from its 2024 ranking of #296. Gong cha also retained its title as the #1 franchise in the Tea category for the fourth consecutive year. For 46 years, achieving placement on the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry, recognizing outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.