
Deal focus: Gong Cha’s global push pays off for Unison

Unison Capital achieves a rare feat in helping the Korea franchise of bubble tea retailer Gong Cha take over its Taiwanese parent before facilitating a sale to TA Associates. Entering Japan has been a key value-add
In the space of five years, Gong Cha Korea has risen from local franchise holder for its Taiwan parent company to owner of the global brand. It is no coincidence that this ascent coincided with Unison...
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