[ FROM THE FDD ]

Gong Cha's Item 7 initial investment range runs from $207K to $648K, a high end 3.1 times the low end. Item 7 lists the cost lines behind each end of the range.

Source: FDD Item 7

[ VERIFIED // FDD 2026 ]

Gong Cha

Report based on the 2026 FDD, issued March 25, 2026.

For Gong Cha, the 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $207,450 to $648,460 (Item 7).

Verified: Oct 16, 2026

4 RED FLAGS DETECTED
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MURK SCORE
FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: ELEVATED(our band for scores 40 to 64)

Does Gong Cha Have Franchise Litigation?

Litigation detected: 4 concluded, government order, affiliate government order.

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How Much Does a Gong Cha Franchise Cost?

Royalty RateInitial InvestmentTotal UnitsNet Growth (1Y)

6.0%

percentage of net sales

$207K to $648K

38

+32

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

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What Does Gong Cha's Item 19 Disclose About Earnings?

[ EARNINGS DATA LOCKED ]

Item 19 figures, each with the group it covers and its FDD page

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