Friday, January 06, 2006

News: Barista Coffee plans major expansion

(RetailBiz 06/01/2006) Mumbai - "Barista Coffee Company Limited (BCCL) has chalked out a major expansion plan involving an investment of over Rs 25 crore during the current year to set up around 40 new Barista Espresso Bars and Espresso Corners and five new concept stores called Barista Crème," said Partha Dattagupta, CEO, Barista.

The company plans to take the total network to around 170 outlets by the year-end from the present 130. "The premium cafe Barista Crème offers a wider range of food and beverages, apart from luxurious comfort," said Mr Dattagupta. Stating that the company's revenue mix currently comprised 30 per cent from food and 70 per cent from coffee, he said that the Barista Crème outlets aim to increase revenue contribution from food.

The company plans to set up Barista Crème outlets in Mumbai, Bangalore and Indore this year.

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