Taiwanese food and beverage conglomerate La Kaffa International has revealed plans to reintroduce Chatime to the United States market. They will kick off this endeavor by inaugurating the initial of three Chatime outlets at Westfield Culver City.
La Kaffa’s foray into the US market forged a partnership with Chatime Group Australia, aiming to expand the brand to a broader range of international destinations.
As the franchisor of Chatime, La Kaffa has built a two-decade legacy in the industry. It has operated as a publicly traded company in Taiwan, overseeing multiple food and beverage brands during this time.
La Kaffa has set its sights on establishing 1,000 stores in the United States within the next decade. To kickstart this expansion, the company’s initial strategy involves opening stores in local malls throughout Los Angeles, including locations such as Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks and Simon Mall Fashion Center in Torrance.
“The opening of our newest Chatime store in Culver City, Los Angeles, is the beginning of our bigger plan for the US market! We are poised to open more stores in the coming years to bring the Chatime experience to each and every American, one cup at a time,” said Henry Wang, Founder and Chairman La Kaffa Inc., the franchisor of Chatime.
Chatime boasts a global presence with more than 1,400 outlets spanning across 60 countries. Originating in Taiwan, Chatime has been revolutionizing the world of tea since its inception in 2005. Its significant markets include Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
