One of South Korea’s largest coffee chains, Ediya Coffee, has signed a deal with Vientiane-based Kolao Group to launch in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
The movement follows the South Korean coffee’s launch in Malaysia last year, through a master franchise arrangement with a group of local food service companies and distributors.
The company plans to launch its first Laos store in June, followed by development into Cambodia and Myanmar. It will offer menu items adapted to local tastes and popular Korean selections, Inside Retail’s Irene Dong reports.
Ediya Coffee, founded in 2001, has more than 4000 stores in its portfolio.
Vietnam to India
Vietnamese cafe chain Three O’Clock recently announced expansion to South Asia and will open four stores in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It has plans to open at least 100 stores in the region over the next 10 years, Kaycee Enerva reports for Inside Retail.
Three O’Clock runs 10 outlets in Vietnam with 24/7 service.
Its coffee menu includes espressos and Americanos, as well as more unconventional salted coffees and espresso tiramisus. Its milk tea menu features jasmine, oolong, avocado teas and full-leaf black teas.
Founder and CEO Thuan Nguyen called the expansion a “strategic step” to elevate Vietnam’s coffee brand internationally.
FranGlobal, part of the Franchise India Holdings Limited business, has the exclusive rights to open Three O’Clock international franchises.
