Coffee Republic opens its first Romanian store

18th June 2008

Coffee Republic have opened their very first CR Deli in Romania.

The British cafe chain Coffee Republic, a franchise owned by Krrus Holdings, opened in Baneasa Shopping City its first Romanian cafe bar. This is only a first step from the ambitious plans that Coffee Republic has for Romania.

By 2009 the franchise plans to have up to four more cafes, all spread within Bucharest.

The manager of Coffee Republic Romania, Imran Aziz, explained “the decision to bring Coffee Republic to Romania is due to the fact that the market of the local and international brands of cafes or pubs is still unsaturated”.

New CR Deli to open imminently in Romania

16th April 2008

New Romanian Coffee Republic Deli opening on 18th April 2008!

In Baneasa Shopping City, the flavor of the most quality coffees can be tasted for the first time in this country, in coffeeheaven and Coffee Republic.

“We have chosen Baneasa Shopping City because it is the largest mall in Romania which offers both varied shopping facilities and diverse ways of spending spare time”, stated Cristiana Mateoiu, Managing Director of coffeeheaven Romania - Chir Cafe SRL. “coffeeheaven is a coffee shop concept created exclusively for the young, ambitious and full of life people, acknowledged as a leader among the coffee retail networks from Central and Eastern Europe.

Therefore, Baneasa Shopping City is the ideal location for us because it perfectly suites the concept that we promote”, added Mrs. Mateoiu.

Besides these prestigious international coffee shops, brands already present on the Romanian retail market will also be found in the Baneasa Shopping City: Cenro, Starbucks, Gloria Jean´s, Coffees, Cafe Nescafe and Mo Bar.

Source:
http://www.property-magazine.eu/wcom/apps/newsbase/addons/print/index.php?fuseaction_newsbase=print&news_ID=6887

New CR Deli set for Bucharest, Romania

7th April 2008

A new CR Deli appears to be opening very shortly in Bucharest, Romania. Click on Image to enlarge.

International Franchise Agreement - Romania

18 May 2007

Coffee Republic plc ('Coffee Republic' or 'the Company'), the independent coffee
and deli bar operator, announces that agreement has been reached with Krruss
Holdings S.R.L. ('Krruss Holdings') for the Coffee Republic Deli franchise
rights for Romania. The agreement gives Krruss Holdings the right to develop
Coffee Republic delis and recruit franchisees to operate Coffee Republic delis
in Romania.

The CEO of Krruss Holdings, Salim Thava, has extensive retail and property
interests in Romania.



Commenting, Salim Thava of Krruss Holdings, said:

'We are very excited to have the opportunity to introduce the Coffee Republic
Deli format to Romania (population 23 million). Having just joined the EU in
January 2007, we believe that the stage is set for a brand such as Coffee
Republic to capitalise on the expected economic growth.'

Commenting, Steven Bartlett, CEO, said:

'We are extremely pleased to announce the International Franchise Agreement for
Romania. Salim Thava has vast experience in the Romanian retail sector and has
exciting plans for the growth of the Coffee Republic brand in Romania.

We have now completed three international franchise deals and are at an advanced stage of discussions with further territories.'