Zhang Hongchao

Zhang Hongchao

entrepreneur China

Zhang Hongchao, born in 1977, is a prominent Chinese entrepreneur and the co-founder of Mixue, a popular tea and ice cream chain known for its affordability. Starting the brand at the young age of 21, he has successfully transformed Mixue into the largest food and beverage chain in the world, surpassing giants like McDonald's and Starbucks. Under his leadership, the company has expanded aggressively, particularly in Southeast Asia, and has recently filed for an IPO to further fuel its growth trajectory.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
158,446
Power
1,126$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Brazil 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 211,049,527 158,446 $1,500,000 1,126$
Totals 1 211,049,527 158,446 $1,500,000 1,126$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Brazil Brazil: Zhang Hongchao started a small business selling shaved ice and later founded Mixue Bingcheng, which became a major tea manufacturer in China. 9

O Globo: Conheça a Mixue Bingcheng, de uma barraca de 'raspadinha' a uma gigante maior que McDonald’s e Starbucks

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Zhang Hongchao founded Mixue Ice Cream and Tea in 1997 as a part-time job to help his family's finances. 8

BBC: The world's biggest fast food firm that you've never heard of

Vietnam Vietnam: Zhang Hongchao is the co-founder and Chairman of Mixue Group, which has become a major player in the bubble tea market in China. 9

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: Anh em nhà sáng lập Mixue thành tỷ phú như thế nào