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  • Cotti Coffee Takes on the UK: China’s Rapidly Growing Chain Brews Up European Expansion

    Cotti Coffee Takes on the UK: China’s Rapidly Growing Chain Brews Up European Expansion

    Cotti Coffee, a rapidly expanding Chinese coffee chain, has announced plans to venture into the UK market. This move is part of a wider strategy to accelerate the brand’s growth across Europe.

    Unveiling in London

    The budget-friendly coffee chain will make its UK debut with two stores in London, set to open on Middlesex Street and Camden High Street. This comes after Cotti Coffee’s recent successful launches in European cities such as Paris, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Barcelona, and Madrid. These continental outlets mark the brand’s first steps into the European market.

    Digital-First Strategy

    Cotti Coffee operates with a digital-first, small-format store model and is noted for offering aggressive discounts. This approach has earned the brand recognition in its home country of China, where it is seen as a key competitor to Luckin Coffee.

    Future Expansion Plans

    Beyond the UK, Cotti Coffee has plans for further expansion into several other European countries, including Italy, Belgium, Portugal, and the Netherlands.

    Cotti Coffee was established in 2022 by a pair of former Luckin Coffee executives. Today, the brand is operational in 28 countries worldwide, including locations in Vietnam, South Korea, Australia, and Malaysia.

    Questions & Answers

    Question 1: What is Cotti Coffee’s store model?
    Answer: Cotti Coffee operates a digital-first, small-format store model, which means they prioritize their online presence and compact store locations.

    Question 2: Where is Cotti Coffee planning to expand in Europe?
    Answer: The company has plans to expand into Italy, Belgium, Portugal, and the Netherlands as part of its broader European growth strategy.

    Question 3: Who founded Cotti Coffee and when was it established?
    Answer: Cotti Coffee was founded in 2022 by two former executives from Luckin Coffee, another major coffee chain in China.

  • Cotti Coffee opens first location in Hong Kong

    Cotti Coffee opens first location in Hong Kong

    After expanding its presence in Southeast Asia, Chinese coffee chain Cotti Coffee has launched its first location in Hong Kong, with the first store in Indonesia in August.

    The Sheung Wan Mass Transit Railway (MTR) station location joins Cotti Coffee’s portfolio of more than 6200 stores worldwide, encompassing key cities in countries including Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia.

    Cotti Coffee is one of the largest coffee chains in China and the official global sponsor of Argentina’s national football teams. Since its establishment, the brand has spread to 328 cities in 28 countries and markets.

    According to the coffee retailer, it will offer Hong Kong customers “distinctive flavors and technological innovation”. Customers can purchase classic coffee delights including Americanos, lattes, as well as other innovations like the Coco Cotti, Stardust Oat Latte, Pampas Blue Coco Latte, and Coco Pearl.

    The brand also introduces Grapefruit Sparkling Cold Brew, Grapefruit Hand-Shaken Iced Tea, and the “Rice Milk” line.

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