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Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
CoCo Bubble Tea Expands Deeper into North America with Focus on Smaller Cities Français
TORONTO and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2025 /CNW/ -- Leading boba tea brand CoCo Bubble Tea today announced a series of key expansion milestones across North America, with a new focus on smaller Canadian cities and continued momentum in the U.S. market. These openings reflect the brand's sustained popularity, cultural integration, and robust support for its franchise network. "As bubble tea becomes a staple refreshment in North America, we see significant potential for growth outside of major cities," commented Kody Wong, Director of Business Development at CoCo Bubble Tea. "From Alberta to Texas, CoCo's franchise partners are bringing our brand to new communities and increasing access to authentic bubble tea for millions of North American consumers. We are immensely grateful to our partners for the passion and commitment it has taken to accomplish this." Canada: Going beyond the big cities Already a top-three brand in Toronto with over 120 stores nationwide, CoCo is now reaching new heights of market penetration: Recently opened: Lethbridge, Grand Prairie, Red Deer — bringing authentic CoCo bubble tea to new communities across Alberta. Coming soon in 2025: Saskatoon, as the brand extends its footprint deeper into the Canadian Prairie provinces. U.S. expansion driven by Texas CoCo opened its first overseas store in the United States in 2011, establishing itself as one of the pioneering new tea brands to expand globally. In 2025, CoCo has identified Texas as a key priority market in its U.S. growth strategy: Dallas: Store opened in April 2025 Upcoming franchise activities CoCo will exhibit at two upcoming major franchise expos in the region: Franchise Expo West 2025 Los Angeles Convention Center | Booth #525 September 5–6, 10AM–4PM Toronto Fall Franchise Show The International Centre | Booth #148 September 13–14, 11AM–5PM Culture and community powering success CoCo's approach to franchising is rooted in trust, support, and building long-term relationships with partners. In Canada, the same franchise partners have been with CoCo for 11 years; in New York City, partners have grown alongside the brand for 14 years — both a testament to CoCo's value-driven model and collaborative culture. To further spread pearl milk tea culture globally, the brand focuses on harnessing the popularity of the refreshment among younger consumers through social media. Also, employees and partners are referred to as " Boba Squad", a name embodying the resilience and vibrancy of the brand. In Canada, CoCo has invested heavily in synergies with local cultures. The brand has transformed fan-favorite drinks like its passionfruit series into popsicles now sold in T&T Supermarket locations across the country. In a collaboration with Barbie, CoCo brought "Strawberry Dreamer" drinks to over 100 stores across North America. This further showcases how the brand continues to innovate with purpose and reach younger audiences through pop culture. Empowering partners To support franchise partners, CoCo provides robust support tailored to its North American network, including: Dedicated logistics and supply chain for the region Local operations and consulting teams offering in-person support and business strategy Regional training programs Product R&D and adaptation for local tastes A single-store program that empowers individual entrepreneurs to build community-driven success stories CoCo Bubble Tea aims to create a diverse and sustainable community for its consumers by providing visually refreshing products. We continue to be one of the fastest-growing companies and are looking for enterprising partners to join the CoCo Bubble Tea franchise networks. Check CoCo Bubble Tea's official website and start your application now.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CoCo Bubble Tea Announces New Openings in Southeast Asia
Leading boba brand to open stores in Kuala Lumpur and Phnom Penh, as it focuses on further diversifying beverages tailored to local tastes KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading tapioca tea brand CoCo Bubble Tea is announcing new store openings in Malaysia and Cambodia later this spring. Along with the new locations, CoCo will seek to further customize and cater to varied local tastes to meet growing demand for diversified refreshments. To explore opening a pearl milk tea shop with CoCo Bubble Tea, please visit: In May, CoCo will open the first store in a multi-store franchise in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with the remaining locations opening later in 2025. These stores will feature beverages made with raw materials certified as Halal, emphasizing the brand's dedication to making beverages for everyone to enjoy. Additionally, CoCo held the soft opening for its first-ever store in Cambodia, located in Phnom Penh, on April 13. This marks a significant step in bringing its beloved bubble tea to even more communities across Southeast Asia. "Our franchise network from the dynamic Southeast Asia region does an excellent job innovating and harnessing the flourishing bubble tea market here," noted Kody Wong, Deputy General Manager of Business Development at CoCo Bubble Tea. "We are immensely grateful to have such strong franchise partners. With these latest openings, we are doubling down on our efforts to engage diverse consumers across a region that is growing rapidly." Striving for broader local appeal As demand for "new tea" drinks grows in Southeast Asia, CoCo is redefining the bubble tea experience in the region. Once considered a premium refreshment option, bubble tea is now evolving to suit the dynamic tastes of a broader range of Southeast Asian consumers. The brand's focus on using local flavors and offering customizable beverage options is helping its drinks resonate more with middle-class consumers, who have increasingly more purchasing power. A history of success in Southeast Asia Since establishing a presence here in 2012, Southeast Asia has brought CoCo Bubble Tea some outstanding success stories. Notably, the Philippines has over 120 CoCo stores nationwide, and the brand has consistent recognition here for beverages that resonate with consumers, a strong brand image, and outstanding customer service. CoCo's highest average store sales is in the Philippines, and it has been the most successful among locals compared with tourists — as 99% of its customers are Filipinos. This demonstrates the company's proven ability to connect deeply with local tastes. Why partner with CoCo Operating with a franchise business model, CoCo Bubble Tea is deeply invested in the entrepreneurs it partners with to open shops. With over 5000 stores worldwide, CoCo combines its high brand recognition with comprehensive support across supply chain, training programs, and other areas to ensure the long-term success of its franchise partners. Looking ahead As CoCo continues its expansion, the brand remains committed to introducing its customized and culturally inspired tea creations to more countries across Southeast Asia — and the world. With the increasing popularity of bubble tea in the region, the brand is poised to further strengthen its foothold and delight consumers with unique and refreshing beverage options. About CoCo Bubble Tea CoCo Bubble Tea aims to create a diverse and sustainable community for its consumers by providing visually refreshing products. We continue to be one of the fastest-growing companies and are looking for enterprising partners to join the CoCo Bubble Tea franchise networks. Check CoCo Bubble Tea's official website and start your application now. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CoCo Bubble Tea
