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Self-Serve Boba Tea Bars

MILK+T is the World's First Self-Serve Bubble Tea Flagship

— July 4, 2017 — Lifestyle
With the popularity of boba tea in North America at an all-time high, MILK+T offers consumers the same option that many frozen yogurt and ice cream shops now do -- a self-serving option in-store.

The MILK+T flagship is based in Downtown Los Angeles and the design of the space was inspired by the cultures of both Los Angeles and Little Tokyo. Consumers who visit the flagship will be presented with a range of ingredients they can flavour their beverages with, as well as a range of food items they can add to them.

The MILK+T brand was the first brand to offer a self-serve boba tea food truck, and the opening of this flagship shows the brand's willingness to pave the way for others to take risks in the marketplace.
Trend Themes
1. Self-serve Boba Tea Bars - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing self-serve options in boba tea shops offers customers more customization and engagement.
2. Flavorful Ingredient Variety - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering a wide range of ingredients for customers to flavor their beverages with can enhance the boba tea experience and attract a diverse customer base.
3. Food and Beverage Hybrid - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining food items with boba tea creates a unique offering that sets a brand apart and attracts customers looking for a different experience.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating self-serve options and unique flavors in the boba tea industry can boost customer satisfaction and drive business.
2. Retail and Hospitality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing self-serve boba tea bars in retail and hospitality establishments can attract more customers and increase revenue.
3. Mobile Food Trucks - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the concept of self-serve boba tea to food trucks can bring the convenience and novelty of this trend to different locations.
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