% Arabica launches its first store in South Korea
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Japanese boutique coffee group % Arabica has made its debut in South Korea with a store in Seoul.
Located at Starfield Library, the store is % Arabica’s 125th location globally following recent first-time launches in Bali and Taiwan in August 2022.
Opening its first store in Kyoto, Japan, in 2014, the boutique coffee group currently operates across 19 countries, with 86 stores in Asia.
According to % Arabica’s website, the group will also soon open stores in Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as Canada, Mexico and Spain.
World Coffee Portal forecasts the South Korean branded coffee shop to exceed 30,000 outlets by 2025. Ediya Coffee is the market leader with approximately 3,500 outlets.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which country did % Arabica choose for its first South Korean store location?
Which country did % Arabica choose for its first South Korean store location?
% Arabica opened its first South Korean store in Seoul. The location is specifically noted as Starfield Library, making it the group's 125th global outlet.
Q.When did % Arabica first start operating stores?
When did % Arabica first start operating stores?
% Arabica opened its first store in Kyoto, Japan, in 2014. This marked the beginning of its global expansion, which now spans 19 countries.
Q.How many % Arabica stores are currently located in Asia?
How many % Arabica stores are currently located in Asia?
% Arabica currently operates 86 stores across Asia. This figure contributes to its total of 125 global locations following recent launches in various countries.
Q.Which coffee shop chain is the market leader in South Korea?
Which coffee shop chain is the market leader in South Korea?
Ediya Coffee is currently the market leader in South Korea's branded coffee shop sector. It operates approximately 3,500 outlets in the country.
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