US-based coffee giant Starbucks has opened its first store in Jodhpur, as confirmed by a company official on social media. The new outlet is located on Airport Road, Park Plaza, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
“Hello Jodhpur! We are thrilled to announce the opening of our very first store in your city,” said Udit Shah, manager- business development at Tata Starbucks Pvt. Ltd. in a LinkedIn post.
This signifies the launch of Starbucks’ 11th store in Rajasthan, adding to its presence across Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, and Behror.
“As we unveil our first store in this majestic city, we invite you to immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors and culture. Join us on a journey where tradition meets innovation, where every sip of our handcrafted beverages is a tribute to the timeless beauty of Rajasthan,” said Hemant Yadav, shift supervisor at Tata Starbucks in a social media post.
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The Starbucks-branded coffee chain in India operates as a 50:50 joint venture between Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Co. and Tata Consumer Products Ltd. Since 2012, Tata Starbucks has expanded its presence, boasting over 390 stores across 54 cities in India, with an approximate workforce of 4,300 employees.
The company aims to have 1,000 stores in operation in India by 2028, with the target of opening one new store every three days.
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