World’s first % Arabica drive-thru store piping up for its first serve
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Japanese gourmet coffee chain % Arabica is to open its first drive-thru concept store, in Murouj, Kuwait.
The Murouj cafe is the brand’s eighth in the country and it’s first in the world to have a drive-thru facility. The launch comes just a month after the opening of the % Arabica Kuwait store in Mangaf.
Designed by Japanese architecture firm no.10 of Nomurakougeisha, the Kuwait Murouj cafe houses indoor plants and glass-house drinking spaces, creating a giant open space filled with natural light.
Besides a drive-thru lane, the store also features an outdoor drinking area for customers.
% Arabica is also planning to expand in Southeast Asian markets with Indonesia and Malaysia as their next destinations. The brand has revealed it will open its first outlet in Malaysia soon, in Kuala Lumpur.
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Q.Where is % Arabica opening its first drive-thru store?
Where is % Arabica opening its first drive-thru store?
The % Arabica brand is opening its first drive-thru concept store in Murouj, Kuwait. This location marks its eighth cafe in the country, and it is the first globally to feature a drive-thru facility.
Q.What are the design features of the new Murouj cafe?
What are the design features of the new Murouj cafe?
The Murouj cafe is designed by Japanese architecture firm no.10 of Nomurakougeisha. It includes indoor plants, glass-house drinking spaces, and an overall giant open space filled with natural light, alongside an outdoor drinking area.
Q.What are % Arabica's future expansion plans?
What are % Arabica's future expansion plans?
% Arabica plans to expand into Southeast Asian markets, specifically Indonesia and Malaysia. The brand has already announced it will soon open its first outlet in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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