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Bittersweet Aftertaste: CHAGEE Confronts the Limits of Hyper-Expansion
Despite reporting over 31 billion RMB in GMV for 2025, CHAGEE is facing a crisis as franchisee profitability declines due to over-saturation. The company is responding by pivoting its business model toward revenue-sharing and accelerating product innovation to sustain its market position.
From Nasdaq Darling to Crisis: The Rise and Reckoning of Tea Chain Founder Zhang Junjie
Zhang Junjie’s tea chain rose rapidly to a Nasdaq listing and social prominence in 2025, but aggressive expansion, falling same‑store sales and a viral caffeine scare have since put the company under intense pressure. The episode underlines the challenges facing premium Chinese consumer brands: sustaining profitable growth, managing reputational risk on social media, and reconciling founder celebrity with corporate accountability.