La Kaffa International

What La Kaffa International does

La Kaffa International (六角國際事業股份有限公司) is a Taiwan-based, publicly listed (TPEx code 2732 since 2015) international restaurant group founded in 2004 by Chairman Wang Yao-hui, operating a multi-brand F&B platform that exports Taiwanese and Asian food concepts to global markets while importing international brands into Taiwan. The group's flagship asset is the Chatime bubble tea brand, which spans more than 1,400 stores in 63 countries across six continents and was recognized with the World Brand Award "Brand of the Year" in 2015; the group as a whole operates 3,000+ stores across 60+ countries under 10+ brands spanning bubble tea, bakery (Bake Code), traditional pudding cake (Chunsun), British light meals (Engolili), American-Vietnamese cuisine (Merry Pho), Japanese pork chops and beef noodles via subsidiary Kingza International, Korean fried chicken (Kyochon), and the newly added heritage brand Hanlin Tea House.

Underlying the brand portfolio is a standardized operating platform featuring mechanized smart tea-brewing equipment, a cloud-based global inventory and ordering system covering 60+ countries, and a supply chain built on HACCP and ISO 22000 dual food-safety certification with CE and UL equipment certifications spanning 25 countries. The business model is primarily franchise- and license-driven: revenue streams include franchise royalties and licensing fees, raw materials and packaging supplied to franchisees worldwide, direct-operated store sales (including department-store compound formats via Hanlin Tea House), regional brand licensing of international brands into Taiwan, and subsidiary dividends from listed entities Kingza International (Taiwan OTC, 2023) and Ruili Catering (China OTC, 2015). Customer mix is dual-sided: individual mass-market consumers served through franchisees, and SMB franchisee/licensee counterparties recruited globally through multi-year contracts. In 2022 the group reported NT$4.21 billion in consolidated operating revenue and distributed NT$6.50 per share in cash dividends in 2023; in January 2025 it acquired Hanlin Tea House, adding 40 department-store stores and the heritage claim of having invented Taiwan's first bubble milk tea in 1986.

Name

La Kaffa International

Legal name

六角國際事業股份有限公司 (La Kaffa International CO.,Ltd.)

Website

https://lakaffagroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

La Kaffa International is a Taiwan-listed (TPEx 2732) multi-brand restaurant group operating 3,000+ stores across 60+ countries under 10+ F&B brands, anchored by global bubble tea franchise Chatime (1,400+ stores in 63 countries) and supported by a cloud-based franchise supply chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-brand Restaurant and Beverage Franchise Group

NAICS

Food and Beverage Retailers (445), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Concept / Global QSR Chains (Mixed Menus) (THAFAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dessert QSR (Ice Cream, Donuts, Cookies) (THAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Bubble tea franchise
• F&B brand licensing
• Multi-brand restaurant group
• Global tea chain operations
• Food service franchising

Headquarters

HQ city

Hsinchu

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Franchise Royalties and Licensing: 授权国内外代理商或加盟商经营自有品牌，包括营运指导、门市设计规划、产品研发、教育训练、行销支援、原物料与包材供给。从加盟商收取授权费和持续性权利金。
2. Raw Materials and Supplies Supply: 向全球加盟商供应原料和包装材料，确保品质一致性和供应链控制。
3. Direct Store Operations: 透过直营门店直接销售餐饮产品给消费者。
4. Regional Brand Licensing: 代理国际品牌来台经营展店，或将品牌再代理到其他国家发展。
5. Subsidiary Dividends: 透过转投资事业如王座国际、瑞里餐饮等上柜公司获取投资收益。

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

La Kaffa International is a multi-brand food and beverage platform operating 10+ brands (headquartered by Chatime bubble tea) across bubble tea, bakery, pudding cake, British light meals, American-Vietnamese cuisine, Japanese pork chops, beef noodles, fried steak, Japanese dumplings, and Korean fried chicken. The company runs 3,000+ stores in 60+ countries, generating revenue primarily through franchise royalties, raw material and equipment supply to franchisees, and direct store operations.

Product overview

La Kaffa International is a multi-brand food and beverage platform operating more than 10 brands across hand-shaken tea/beverages, bakery, traditional pudding cake, British light meals, American-Vietnamese cuisine, Japanese pork chops, beef noodles, fried steak, Japanese dumplings, and Korean fried chicken. The company serves as an international brand platform exporting Taiwanese brands globally and importing international brands to Taiwan, with operations spanning over 63 countries across six continents. Core flagship brand Chatime operates over 1,400 stores globally, while subsidiaries include Kingza International (Japanese dining brands, OTC listed 2023) and Ruili Catering (China operations, OTC listed 2015).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chatime (日出茶太): International bubble tea brand known for health-conscious and refined Taiwanese tea beverages. Won World Brand Award Brand of the Year in 2015.
• Merry Pho (美利河)
• Bake Code (烘焙密碼)
• Chunsun (春上布丁蛋糕)
• Engolili (英格莉莉)
• Kingza International (王座國際)
• 翰林茶館 (Hanlin Tea House)

Products and services

• Chatime (日出茶太) Flagship hand-shaken bubble tea beverage brand emphasizing health concepts and refined Taiwanese tea, using a Technology Tea Drinking approach with mechanized single-setting production for consistent quality across 1,400+ stores in 63 countries.
• Merry Pho (美利河) American-Vietnamese fusion restaurant brand recalling post-Vietnam War diaspora history with Vietnamese cuisine and innovative fusion elements.
• Bake Code (烘焙密碼) Bakery brand that selects high-quality flour, uses clarified water, and cultivates fruit yeast, upholding a healthy, burden-free philosophy of pure bread flavors.
• Chunsun (春上布丁蛋糕) Traditional Taiwanese pudding cake brand preserving nostalgic 1940s-1950s era banquet flavors, made in limited daily quantities with dense, soft texture.
• Engolili (英格莉莉) British dessert cuisine brand blending English culture with Taiwanese local flavors, offering shepherd's pie, fish and chips, Yorkshire pudding, three-tier afternoon tea, and British brunch.
• Hanlin Tea House (翰林茶館) Taiwan's first bubble milk tea brand founded in 1986 and creator of the iconic Panda Pearl Milk Tea, operating 40 department store locations and selected twice for national banquets; joined La Kaffa International through acquisition in January 2025.
• Kingza International (王座國際) Subsidiary operating Japanese dining brands including Apricot Japanese Pork Chop (杏子日式豬排), Duan Chunzhen Beef Noodles (段純貞牛肉麵), Osaka Wangsho (大阪王將), and Kyoto Katsuhito (京都勝牛); went public on Taiwan OTC market in 2023.
• Ruili Catering (瑞里餐飲) Mainland China subsidiary established in 2004 and listed on OTC in January 2015, operating brands including Tiger's Bowl (虎苓), GOMAX, Fruit and Wheat Fresh Drink Creation (果麥), Juice Tea, Heilongtang (黑瀧堂), and Lvatea with 1,100+ directly-managed and franchised outlets in central China.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ stores across 60+ countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ruili (Hangzhou) Catering Management Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2015Equity strategic cooperation signed with Hangzhou Ruili Catering Management Company (a Chinese chain restaurant group) to expand regional market scale and enter the mainland China shaken tea market. Ruili was established in 2004 and listed on OTC in January 2015. Operates brands including Tiger's Bowl, GOMAX, Fruit Tea, Heilongtang, and Lvatea with 1,100+ direct and franchise stores in Central China region, expected to grow to 1,600 outlets.
• Kingza International (王座國際)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary focusing on Taiwan operations for domestic and foreign brands. Currently operates Apricot Japanese Pork Chop (杏子日式豬排), Duan Chun Zhen Beef Noodles (段純貞牛肉麵), Osaka Wangsho (大阪王將), and Kyoto Katsuhito (京都勝牛) brands. Kingza went public on emerging stock market in 2023.
• Kyochon Fried Chicken (橋村炸雞)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Kaffa re-distributed Korea's famous Kyochon Fried Chicken brand, bringing Korean fried chicken culture to Taiwan market.
• Hanlin Tea House (翰林茶館)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in January 2025, Hanlin Tea House is Taiwan's first bubble milk tea brand founded in 1986. With 40 stores, Hanlin was designated for national banquets twice and is known for panda pearl milk tea. The merger combines Hanlin's cultural heritage with La Kaffa's global expansion capabilities.
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner2021 Chatime CommuniTEA environmental fundraising partnership with WWF, the world's largest conservation organization. Chatime acted as environmental influencer raising funds and supporting global conservation work through WWF Panda Nation Platform.
• Pokémon GOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal partnership launched in 2022 between Chatime and Pokémon GO, kicked off in UK and Taiwan markets as part of global brand marketing campaign.
• HBL (High School Basketball League)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term sponsorship of HBL high school basketball league, including sponsorship of championship-winning Kuang-Fu team. Company supports youth sports development as part of CSR activities.
• 統一超商 (Uni-President)minorGTM or Marketing Partner2022 partnership where La Kaffa brands joined forces with 7-Eleven for OPEN POINT membership program integration.
• 新竹縣政府 (Hsinchu County Government)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership for charity events including annual 'Chatime Good Run Good Love' marathons and community activities. Co-organized events with 5,000+ participants.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KOI Thé: KOI Thé is a Taiwan-origin bubble tea brand operating internationally with a focus on premium milk tea products. Closely comparable to Chatime in target market, product format, and franchise-driven expansion model across Asian and Western markets.
• Xing Fu Tang: Xing Fu Tang is a Taiwan-origin bubble tea brand that has expanded internationally through franchising with a focus on hand-crafted brown sugar boba. Directly competes with Chatime in product category, target consumer, and global franchise expansion approach.
• Happy Lemon: Happy Lemon is a Taiwan-origin bubble tea brand with global franchise operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Comparable to Chatime in product category, franchise-led international expansion, and target consumer demographic.
• Tiger Sugar: Tiger Sugar is a Taiwan-origin specialty bubble tea brand known for its brown sugar boba products, with rapid global franchise expansion. Direct competitor to Chatime in the specialty bubble tea category with similar international franchise footprint.
• CoCo Bubble Tea: CoCo Bubble Tea is one of the largest direct competitors to Chatime in the global bubble tea category, operating thousands of stores across Asia, North America, and other regions. Both compete for the same franchisee pool and end consumers in identical tea-based QSR format.
• Gong Cha: Gong Cha is a Taiwan-origin bubble tea brand with global franchise operations across Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. Directly competes with Chatime in nearly identical product category, customer base, and franchise-led GTM motion.

Broad incumbents

• Jubilant FoodWorks: Jubilant FoodWorks operates Domino's Pizza and other QSR brands across India via franchise and master franchise rights — a publicly-listed multi-brand F&B platform model. Comparable as a publicly-traded franchise-driven multi-brand F&B operator in Asia, though focused on a different regional market.
• Yum China Holdings: Yum China operates KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell across China — a large multi-brand F&B platform with similar franchise/company-store structure. Comparable as a publicly-listed multi-brand Asian F&B operator at significantly larger scale, demonstrating the multi-brand platform model La Kaffa pursues.
• Wowprime Corporation: Wowprime is one of Taiwan's largest publicly-listed restaurant groups operating multiple F&B brands across diverse cuisines, similar to La Kaffa's multi-brand platform strategy. Comparable as a domestic Taiwan competitor with broader restaurant portfolio and similar franchise/company-store hybrid model.

Emerging players

• The Alley: The Alley is a Taiwan-origin bubble tea brand expanding into North America and Europe with focus on premium brown sugar and fresh-brewed tea. Comparable as a more recently internationalized peer in the bubble tea QSR category competing for similar franchisee markets.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments1 record

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