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Japanese brand AfternoonTea grocery restaurant exits Taiwan

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 101 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — The Japanese brand AfternoonTea (Uni-President Afternoon Tea), operated by a venture invested in by Uni-President Group, is reportedly exiting Taiwan as its business contract is not being renewed upon expiry. AfternoonTea, which is affiliated with Japan's SAZABY Group...

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The Japanese brand Afternoon Tea (Uni-President Afternoon Tea), operated by a venture invested in by Uni-President Group, is reportedly exiting Taiwan as its business contract is not being renewed upon expiry. Afternoon Tea, affiliated with Japan's SAZABY Group, was first introduced to Taiwan in 1999 by Tai Chong Hsing Enterprise. The partnership ended in August 2007, which was a great disappointment to Japanese grocery enthusiasts at the time. It was later reintroduced by a Uni-President Group-invested partner, with an expanded presence in department stores across Taiwan. Both its lifestyle groceries and gourmet dining options were well-received by fans.
 

Recently, amid fierce competition in the gourmet dining and grocery sectors, some store locations have reportedly seen less than ideal sales. Nevertheless, they continue to offer black tea and handmade grocery experience workshops, allowing consumers who love Japanese lifestyle aesthetics and Afternoon Tea to cultivate their lifestyle tastes in different ways.

Considering the market environment and operational conditions, the Japanese side has decided not to renew the contract. The current partnership agreement is set to expire at the end of July, although contract durations vary for different department store locations. Various branches are scheduled to gradually exit Taiwan by the end of 2018, with the specific closing times for all 15 stores across Taiwan to be further announced by Uni-President Afternoon Tea.

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