Nandan Coffee Launches Their Café in Mumbai

The innovative grab-and-go specialty coffee chain in India, powered by technology, abCoffee is thrilled to announce its entry into Hyderabad. abCoffee, which is well-known for its elegant grab-and-go concept and smooth app-driven coffee experience, is prepared to introduce the city's best-grown coffee and beverages at competitive pricing.

Mindspace Hetero, Hyderabad Knowledge City, Mindspace 2A, HiTech City, Malla Reddy University, Mindspace 20, HiTech City, Mindspace 9, HiTech City, and Manikonda (Home Delivery) are the key locations for the brand's seven new decks. In just over two years, abCoffee has expanded to over 70 locations throughout Mumbai, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Bengaluru, and now Hyderabad, marking its sixth city of presence.

With the abCoffee app, coffee enthusiasts in Hyderabad can take advantage of unique offers and convenient access to their favorite premium brews at a fraction of the price thanks to India's first coffee subscription model.

“We are super excited to bring the love from rest of India to Hyderabad with the same promise of great quality daily coffee at fraction of a cost with smart App capabilities and pioneering grab and go coffee concept,” commented Abhijeet Anand, Founder and CEO of abCoffee.

Ammy's Coffee is thrilled to announce the inauguration of its flagship location in Delhi's busy Punjabi Bagh district.

With its first site, Ammy's Coffee sets out on a community-focused mission to reinvent the coffeehouse experience by fusing high-quality products with a warm, inviting environment that appeals to everyone.

The café's well-planned layout accommodates a variety of demands, including cozy spots for gathering and peaceful workstations with dependable Wi-Fi.

The restaurant menu is designed to appeal to a variety of palates, providing a selection of tasty, fresh options that go well with its coffee offerings.

 “Building a strong team committed to fostering a community-driven atmosphere is at the heart of our mission,” said Amar Preet Singh Managing Director, Ammy’s.

With their new cafe, Siolim Specialty Coffee Roasters enhances Indore's coffee scene and introduces the tranquil spirit of Goa to central India. Inspired by the serene Goan village of Siolim, the café offers a carefully designed menu that combines imaginative cuisine and specialty coffee in a warm setting that honors both traditional and modern coffee culture.

Siolim Specialty Coffee Roasters combines specialty coffee roasting with innovative beverage processing to bring the relaxed atmosphere of Goa to Indore. The company's primary objectives are to acquire outstanding beans and create unique coffee experiences that respect innovation and tradition. From their famous Tiramisu Cortado, which features house-made tiramisu cream, to the inventive Rose Cardamom Latte, which blends special cardamom espresso with homemade rose syrup, the cafe offers an amazing array of coffee experiences.

“At Siolim, we source directly from small, independent farmers to ensure fair compensation and complete transparency in the supply chain. Our mission is not only to bring the best of Indian coffee to the world but to support the communities behind it,” commented Founder, Siolim Specialty Coffee Roasters.

Starbucks has announced the appointment of Brian Niccol as chairman and chief executive officer. 

Niccol will start in his new role on September 9, 2024. Starbucks chief financial officer, Rachel Ruggeri, will serve as interim ceo until that time. Mellody Hobson, Starbucks board chair, will become lead independent director.

Niccol currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Chipotle. Since becoming CEO in 2018, Niccol has transformed Chipotle. His focus on people and culture, brand, menu innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation have set new standards in the industry and driven significant growth and value creation. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Brian to Starbucks. His phenomenal career speaks for itself. Brian is a culture carrier who brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving innovation and growth. Like all of us at Starbucks, he understands that a remarkable customer experience is rooted in an exceptional partner experience,” said Hobson. 

Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down from his role as ceo and as a member of the Starbucks board with immediate effect. During his tenure, he improved the Starbucks partner experience, drove significant innovation in our supply chain, and enhanced our store operations. 

“On behalf of the board, I want to sincerely thank Laxman for his contributions to Starbucks, and his dedication to our people and brand,” said Hobson. “In the face of some challenging headwinds, Laxman has been laser focused on improving the business to meet the needs of our customers and partners. We all wish him the very best and know he will do great things in the future.”     

Niccol joined Chipotle as Chief Executive Officer and a director in March 2018, and became Chairman of the Board in March 2020. Before joining Chipotle, he served as Chief Executive of Taco Bell. Before becoming CEO he held roles including Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer, and President.  He also served in leadership roles at Pizza Hut, another division of Yum! Brands. He began his career in brand management at Procter and Gamble.  

Niccol currently serves on the board of directors of Walmart Inc. He previously served on the board of KB Home and Harley-Davidson. Niccol holds an undergraduate degree from Miami University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. 

“Having followed Brian’s leadership and transformation journey at Chipotle, I’ve long admired his leadership impact. His retail excellence and track record in delivering extraordinary shareholder value recognizes the critical human element it takes to lead a culture and values driven enterprise. I believe he is the leader Starbucks needs at a pivotal moment in its history. He has my respect and full support,” said Howard Schultz, Starbucks founder and chairman emeritus. “I thank Mellody and the Starbucks board for their deep commitment to shaping the future of this remarkable global phenomenon that is Starbucks.”

After taking the entire country on an unparalleled coffee journey and putting Indian specialty coffee on the global map, Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, India’s one of the largest specialty coffee brand, has opened its first store in Japan.

Located in Hiroo, Tokyo, this is the company’s first store outside India.

“We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our first café in Hiroo, Tokyo, where you can now enjoy authentic Indian speciality coffee,” read the Instagram page of The Blue Tokai Coffee.

The menu is carefully curated, featuring local favourites like filter brews, espresso-based beverages crafted with our House Blend and a selection of locally sourced bakes,” it added.

Earlier, this March, the brand opened its door to its 100th café in the country.

For Blue Tokai, while it started as a small roastery experience centre in the lesser-known neighbourhood in Said-ul-ajaib in Delhi, these cafés have proved to be an instrumental channel in shaping India’s coffee preferences across demographics. The brand has witnessed a 2x growth in its café presence since FY23, mirroring the ever-increasing demand for specialty coffee - a segment popularised by Blue Tokai’s inception in 2013.  

Currently, the brand is home to 4 roasteries, 100 physical outlets across major Indian cities and regions including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Mohali and Pune, as well as international operations in Japan. In addition to these, Blue Tokai has also partnered with the country's marquee retail outlets, luxury hotels & restaurants, top corporates and co-working spaces amongst others.

सबसे बड़ी भारतीय कॉफी श्रृंखला में से एक, बरिस्ता ने इनोवेटिव डेसर्ट कलेक्शन मिठास लॉन्च किया है। विशेष डेसर्ट कलेक्शन प्रोडक्ट दिल्ली एनसीआर, पंजाब, कोलकाता और मुंबई के चुनिंदा बरिस्ता आउटलेट्स पर उपलब्ध हैं जो हर तरह के रिश्ते में मिठास लाएंगे।

बरिस्ता के सीईओ पुनीत गुलाटी ने कहा, 'हम अपने ग्राहकों के लिए ये नवीन पेशकश लाए हैं जिससे हर संभव तरीके से उन्हें प्रसन्न किया जा सके, पहली बार एक जार में डेसर्ट कबाब और स्ट्रॉबेरी केक ला रहे हैं जो हमारी विशिष्टता का प्रमाण है।'

119 रुपए से शुरू, नए और इनोवेटिव डेसर्ट कलेक्शन में अपनी तरह का एक डेसर्ट कबाब (लव कबाब) शामिल है और एक जार (जार में प्यार) में विशिष्ट रूप से स्ट्रॉबेरी चीजकेक है। इसके अलावा, स्ट्रॉबेरी रॉलैड (स्विस रोल) और रेड वेलवेट गेटॉक्स (केक) है। साथ में ये डेसर्ट कलेक्शन सभी के लिए आकर्षक विकल्प और आपके विशेष के लिए एक आदर्श उपहार विकल्प है।

शेफ ने डेसर्ट कबाब को परोसने में कभी ना देखा जाने वाला नवाचार बनाया है जिसमें स्वाद कलिकाओं के लिए अनोखे स्वाद लाने के लिए अलग अलग तरह की मिठाइयों का मिश्रण होता है। इसके बाद स्ट्रॉबेरी रॉलैड (स्विस रोल) है जो एक स्ट्रॉबेरी इंडल्ज है जिसे बीते वक्त की याद दिलाने वाले स्विस रोल में रोल किया गया है। इसी तरह, एक जार में स्ट्रॉबेरी चीजकेक (एक जार में प्यार) एक अच्छा स्वाद और स्मृति छोड़ेगा क्योंकि वे एक जार में परोसे गए नटी क्रंच और ब्राउनी चंक्स की परत वाले केक हैं जो वेलेंटाइन्स डे पर उनके लिए एक अच्छा गिफ्ट विकल्प भी बनता है।अंत में, इसमें क्लासिक रेड वेलवेट ब्राउनी के ऊपर स्वादिष्ट क्रीमी चीज फ्रॉस्टिंग की गई है।

Barista, one of the largest Indian coffee chains, launches Innovative Desserts Collection - Sweetness. The exclusive Desserts Collection products are available at select Barista outlets in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Kolkata and Mumbai which will bring sweetness to every kind of relationship when the love is in the air.

Puneet Gulati, CEO, Barista, says, “We have brought these innovative offering on to the table for our customers to delight them in every way possible with never seen before Dessert Kebabs and Strawberry Cake In A Jar which is the testimonial of our uniqueness.”

Starting from Rs 119/-, the new and innovative Desserts Collection includes one of its kind Dessert Kebab (Love Kebab), and uniquely contrived Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar (love in a jar). Furthermore, there is Strawberry Roulade (Swiss Roll) and Red Velvet Gateaux (Cake). Together this makes the Desserts Collection the alluring choice for all and a perfect gifting option for your special ones.

The chefs have created a never-seen-before innovation in serving the Dessert Kebabs which has a mix of different kind of desserts skewered together to bring unique flavour for the taste buds. Then there is Strawberry Roulade (Swiss Roll) which is a Strawberry Indulgence rolled up in a nostalgic Swiss roll. Similarly, the craftily worked Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar (love in a jar) are going to leave a rich taste and lingering memory as they are flavoured cheesecake layered with a nutty crunch and brownie chunks served in a Jar, which also makes them great gifting option for Valentine. Lastly, there is classic Red Velvet Brownie topped with a rich creamy cheese frosting.

Starbucks Corp on Tuesday issued a statement stating that it will close 150 cafes in some saturated US markets.

The American coffee chain has seen increasing competition from upscale coffee houses and fast-food chains like McDonald's Corp and Dunkin Donuts in recent years, missing analysts' estimates for same-store sales in the US-dominated Americas region in five of the last six quarters.

According to Starbucks it expects global comparable store sales to rise 1 percent in the third quarter, below the 3 percent increase estimated by analysts.

The company anticipates lower net new store growth in the United States for fiscal 2019 is planning to address rapidly changing consumer preferences by introducing new beverages, focusing on growing health and wellness trends.

"While certain demand headwinds are transitory, and some of our cost increases are appropriate investments for the future, our recent performance does not reflect the potential of our exceptional brand and is not acceptable," Starbucks Chief Executive Officer Kevin Johnson said in a statement.

Starbucks said it would look to open more stores in under penetrated markets and explore strategic options to license company-operated stores. China is the company's biggest growth driver with same-store sales rising 4 percent in the last reported quarter.

The company also said it would look to cut general and administrative expenses with plans to partner with an external consultant to speed up the process.