Highlands Coffee breaks ground on $21 million plant in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

Highlands Coffee breaks ground on $21 million plant in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

The groundbreaking ceremony for the $21 million Cao Nguyen Coffee Roasting Factory was held on October 6.
Coffee chains ditching kiosk model

Coffee chains ditching kiosk model

Changes in operating patterns are taking place at many beverage chains as the number of kiosks begins to dwindle, making way for the return of flagship stores.
Jollibee mulls over sale of minority stakes in Highlands Coffee

Jollibee mulls over sale of minority stakes in Highlands Coffee

Jollibee Food Corporation is in talks to sell a minority stake in the Vietnamese coffee chain Highlands Coffee.
Coffee giants tinkering with formula

Coffee giants tinkering with formula

Big-name cafe and beverage brands such as Starbucks, Highlands Coffee, and Phuc Long are promoting the development of kiosk models and closing larger stores in central areas – but it remains to be seen whether this strategy will bring long-term success.
Coffee and beverage chains fire up competition with kiosks

Coffee and beverage chains fire up competition with kiosks

Cooperating with other brands to develop a kiosk model may not only help coffee and beverage chains save costs on opening stores, but also increase competition and create a breakthrough in market share.
Dreadful expansion outlook for beverage chains across nation

Dreadful expansion outlook for beverage chains across nation

Social distancing and compulsory lockdowns are throwing a wrench in beverage chains’ market expansion plans this year adding insult to injury for these already unhealthy firms.
Highlands Coffee, Starbucks, and The Coffee Houses stop serving at stores for COVID-19

Highlands Coffee, Starbucks, and The Coffee Houses stop serving at stores for COVID-19

Coffee chains like Highlands Coffee, Starbucks, and The Coffee House are taking business to the online and takeaway channels in Ho Chi Minh City until April.
Jollibee's Highlands Coffee under fire for discriminating the disabled

Jollibee's Highlands Coffee under fire for discriminating the disabled

After a man with disabilities was mistakenly asked to leave a Highlands store, netizens are calling for better awareness about discrimination in the industry.
Starbucks, Coffee Bean, and Tea Leaf losing to Vietnamese chains

Starbucks, Coffee Bean, and Tea Leaf losing to Vietnamese chains

Starbucks was the only foreign café chain to make it into the Top 5 in Vietnam, according to Euromonitor.
What franchise fees Vietnam's largest café chains charge

What franchise fees Vietnam's largest café chains charge 1

Franchising is the fastest way for café chains to increase coverage in Vietnam, and numerous café chains reported soaring outlet numbers thanks to this model.
Jollibee shares fall after spending $350 million to buy Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Jollibee shares fall after spending $350 million to buy Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Jollibee has spent $350 million acquiring Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, however, after the deal, its share fell 8 per cent, the largest drop in more than two years.