Starbucks to open its first coffee store in Laos
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Starbucks is to make Laos debut next year with its first store opening in the capital city of Vientiane.
Laos will become Starbucks’s 17th market in Asia, with the first store scheduled to open in the third quarter of next year.
Starbucks Laos will be managed by Coffee Concepts (Laos) Limited, part of Maxim’s Caterers Limited, a part-owned subsidiary of Dairy Farm International. Through Coffee Concepts, Starbucks operates more than 800 stores across Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore and Thailand.
According to Starbucks US, the launch is part of its strategy to expand its network across the region.
“We’re excited to bring the Starbucks Experience to Laos, which has a rich history of coffee production and thriving coffee culture,” said Michael Conway, executive VP at Starbucks International Licensed Stores.
Michael Wu, chairman and MD at Maxim’s Caterers, added: “We look forward to continuing to deliver the unique Starbucks Experience to customers in the market to earn the trust and respect known by customers around the world.”
Questions & Answers
Q.When is Starbucks' first store in Laos scheduled to open?
When is Starbucks' first store in Laos scheduled to open?
Starbucks plans to open its first store in Vientiane, Laos, during the third quarter of next year. This is their debut in the country, expanding their presence in the Asian market.
Q.Which company will manage Starbucks operations in Laos?
Which company will manage Starbucks operations in Laos?
Starbucks Laos will be managed by Coffee Concepts (Laos) Limited. This entity is part of Maxim’s Caterers Limited, which is a subsidiary of Dairy Farm International.
Q.How many markets in Asia will Laos represent for Starbucks?
How many markets in Asia will Laos represent for Starbucks?
Laos will become the 17th market for Starbucks in Asia. This move is part of the company's broader strategy to expand its network across the region, bringing its brand to new territories.
Q.Which other Asian countries does Coffee Concepts operate Starbucks stores in?
Which other Asian countries does Coffee Concepts operate Starbucks stores in?
Through Coffee Concepts, Starbucks currently operates more than 800 stores across several Asian markets. These include Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, and Thailand.
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