The boss of Australia’s largest bubble tea chain is bracing for the imminent closure of some stores in its network of nearly 200, as higher business costs and a slowdown in consumer spending push some outlets into the red
Antonius said all affected individuals had since been back paid but said he could “never guarantee” Chatime was no longer underpaying staff.
Antonius, who was appointed chief executive in 2015, confirmed Zhao was still involved in the business and said while Chatime did not dispute the underpayments, it disputed the ombudsman’s allegations against him. Law firm Piper Alderman partner Joe Murphy is representing Zhao, who is fighting the allegations that he was a “person involved” in the contraventions.
Chatime also faced legal action from reusable cup brand KeepCup for selling a cup in supermarkets packaged with the words “KEEP CUP”,Chatime is Australia’s largest bubble tea chain.The bubble tea chain has grown its customer base through distinct marketing such as its recent “Satisfy Your Strange” campaign and its brand collaborations including Barbie, Red Bull, and more.
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