Starbucks, a US-based coffee chain, has launched its first store in Greater Noida, as announced by a company official on social media. The new store is situated at Ithum Galleria near Delta 1 metro station in Uttar Pradesh.
“Greater Noida, we’re here! Our very first store in your city is now open at Ithum Galleria near Delta 1 metro station,” shared Rahul Chaudhary, Associate in Business Development at Starbucks India, on LinkedIn.
“The journey commenced about a year and a half ago, and it was truly rewarding,” he added.
Starbucks Operations in India
The Starbucks-branded coffee chain in India operates through a joint venture split equally between Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Co. and Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
In 2023, Starbucks expanded its presence in India by entering 15 new cities, inaugurating a total of 71 new stores. Presently, the brand boasts a network of over 430 stores nationwide.
The company aims to achieve a milestone of operating 1,000 stores in India by 2028, with the strategy of opening a new store every three days.
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The beverage giant has announced its intention to double its workforce, aiming for approximately 8,600 partners, up from the current 4,300. This expansion strategy encompasses entering tier 2 and 3 cities in India, along with extending services to drive-thrus, airports, and 24-hour store formats to meet the diverse needs of customers.
The company recently unveiled its first store within the premises of the Delhi High Court, marking its first establishment within a court in India.
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