Tapioca Express (品客多; pinyin: Pǐnkèduō) is a Taiwanese-American fast food franchise chain specializing in bubble tea, coffee, a variety of fruit juices and slushes, and small meals and light snacks. The first store opened in Alhambra, California in 1999. As of 2018, the company is headquartered in South El Monte, California, and has locations in California, Texas, and Washington. Tapioca Express follows a franchise model and requires franchise owners to purchase supplies and ingredients only from the corporate headquarters, ensuring similar standards for all locations.[1]
History
Tapioca Express was first founded in August 1999 in Alhambra, California, within Los Angeles County.[1] The company soon expanded, with two more stores opening in Northern California in 2000. These two were both franchises, setting the model for future expansion of the brand.[2]