% Arabica makes its Taiwan debut
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Japanese boutique coffee group % Arabica has made its debut in Taiwan with a store in Taipei. The Elephant Mountain store is the second % Arabica outlet to open this month following the launch of store in the lobby of the new United Overseas Bank head office in Bangkok, the group’s fourth in the Thai capital.
The boutique café group now operates 120 stores across 18 countries, including 61 in its largest market, China, and four in its native Japan.
According to % Arabica’s website, the group will soon open stores in Vietnam, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, Spain and the Philippines.
In July 2022 Lucky Ace International Ltd., which operates the group in China, was reported as seeking to raise $300m to support its expansion plans in the country.
World Coffee Portal estimates the Taiwanese branded coffee shop market exceeds 2,500 outlets and forecasts it will reach 3,200 outlets by 2025. Louisa Coffee is the coffee-focused segment leader with approximately 520 outlets.
Questions & Answers
Q.How many stores does % Arabica currently operate globally, and in how many countries?
How many stores does % Arabica currently operate globally, and in how many countries?
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% Arabica now operates 120 stores across 18 countries. This includes its recent debut in Taiwan and its fourth outlet in Bangkok this month.
Q.Which country is % Arabica's largest market, and how many stores does it have there?
Which country is % Arabica's largest market, and how many stores does it have there?
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China is % Arabica's largest market, where the group currently operates 61 stores. Lucky Ace International Ltd. Manages the group's operations in this country.
Q.What is the projected growth for the Taiwanese branded coffee shop market by 2025?
What is the projected growth for the Taiwanese branded coffee shop market by 2025?
A.
World Coffee Portal estimates the Taiwanese branded coffee shop market will reach 3,200 outlets by 2025. Louisa Coffee currently leads this market segment with around 520 outlets.
Q.Which new countries are listed for future % Arabica store openings?
Which new countries are listed for future % Arabica store openings?
A.
According to the group's website, % Arabica plans to open stores in Vietnam, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, Spain, and the Philippines soon. These are new markets for the brand.
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