Korea’s Mangosix arrives in Japan
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Korean cafe chain Mangosix has opened its first branch in Japan, in Don Quijote Miyakojima store in Nishisato, Hirara, in Okinawa.
With mango juice as its main product, Mangosix opened its first store in 2011 and now has about 230 outlets in Asia, Europe and the US.
For the first time, Mangosix will also offer ice brewed coffee at its Japanese store. Milkissimo’s gelato from Hokkaido is used for sweets and coffee toppings. Miyako-jima island is known for its mangoes, which is why the company decided to open its first store there.
Mangosix Japan president Akira Kito says the company aims to open 30 stores in Japan within the next three years.
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Q.Why did Mangosix choose Miyakojima for its first Japanese branch?
Why did Mangosix choose Miyakojima for its first Japanese branch?
The company chose Miyako-jima island for its initial Japanese store because the region is well-known for its mangoes. This aligns with mango juice being their main product offering.
Q.What is unique about the product offering at the new Japanese Mangosix branch?
What is unique about the product offering at the new Japanese Mangosix branch?
For the first time, this specific branch will offer ice brewed coffee, expanding the chain's usual menu. It also uses Hokkaido-sourced Milkissimo’s gelato for its sweets and coffee toppings.
Q.What are Mangosix's expansion plans for the Japanese market?
What are Mangosix's expansion plans for the Japanese market?
The president of Mangosix Japan, Akira Kito, stated that the company intends to open 30 stores across Japan over the next three years, indicating significant growth ambitions.
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