The founder of a huge boba chain said he opened stores next to Starbucks to get a fraction of its customers

Source: Business Insider

Gong Cha's founder said he opened his first few stores in strategic locations. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesBubble tea chain Gong Cha's founder said he banked on Starbucks' success to get his first customers. He said he opened stores in South Korea next to Starbucks outlets to get a fraction of its customers.