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Taiwanese bubble tea chain Gong Cha plans big San Antonio expansion
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Katherine Stinson , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Gong Cha, an international company, has made an agreement to open new stores in Texas.
A Taiwanese bubble tea chain is planning to expand in San Antonio . Gong Cha, an international company, has made an agreement to open new stores in Texas. The expansion will include locations in San Antonio, as well as other major cities in the state.
The agreement is with a Houston-based company that currently operates a different franchise. Further details about the expansion are available from the source. The plans indicate that Gong Cha will have a significant presence in Texas, with multiple locations in several cities.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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