Tsaôcaa Has Opened New Baton Rouge Location
The bubble tea and chicken chain has launched its third Louisiana location on Perkins Road.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Tsaôcaa has opened a new franchise location at 3627 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge. This site, which occupies the former Jabby's Pizza building, serves a menu of bubble tea, takoyaki, and fried chicken.
Why it matters
The opening represents the continued expansion of the franchise, which now has approximately 80 locations nationwide and two other existing Louisiana sites in New Orleans and Chalmette.
The restaurant chain has approximately 80 locations nationwide and operates daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Customers can choose from six available fried chicken flavors with order options for 10 or 20 pieces.
The players
Tsaôcaa
This international franchise is known for its specialized menu of bubble tea, fried chicken, and takoyaki.
The details
Customers order their food and drinks at the counter at the new Perkins Road site. The fried chicken menu items are marinated overnight before being prepared with a light batter.
Timeline
The Tsaôcaa franchise was founded in 2018.
A soft opening for the new location occurred on September 28, 2026.
The restaurant will host a grand opening on October 2, 2026.
A full menu of 100 drinks is expected to be released next month.
Market Landscape
The arrival of Tsaôcaa in Baton Rouge follows a documented trend of fast-casual tea and snack franchises securing high-traffic real estate in mid-sized urban markets. This move increases the competitive density in the local quick-service sector as chains vie for prime retail footprints.
Local diners can now access the menu of bubble tea and marinated chicken daily between 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. at the Perkins Road location. Those looking to sample the full variety of the chain's drink offerings should plan to return once the expanded menu launches next month.
The takeaway
The addition of this franchise highlights the ongoing repurposing of former restaurant spaces into new culinary concepts. Residents can visit the new location daily to experience the chain's specialized menu offerings.
What happens next
The restaurant has scheduled a grand opening event for October 2, 2026, and plans to roll out its full menu of 100 drink options within the next month.
Further reading
For more news on new businesses in the area, check out the Baton Rouge Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Advocate.
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