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Bain Capital to acquire bubble tea chain Gong cha

Reported · Written up by our desk · Asia

Bain Capital has announced plans to acquire bubble tea chain Gong cha, according to CNBC Markets.

The deal comes as Gong cha’s rival, MBK, faces regulatory pressure in South Korea, CNBC Markets reports.

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CNBC MarketsBain Capital to acquire bubble tea chain Gong cha as rival MBK grapples with regulatory pressure at home

CNBC WorldBain Capital to acquire bubble tea chain Gong cha as rival MBK grapples with regulatory pressure at home

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