Illycaffè to launch coffee shop chain

31st March 2008

Italian roaster Illycaffè is to open five Espressamente Illy cafes this year in its initial move into the Indian market, local reports said in late March.

The roaster is to partner with local beverage distributor Narang Group, and expects to open 35 outlets over the next five years in India, the reports added.

The first outlet is to open at Bangalore airport, according to the reports, with the initial flagship store opening around the middle of this year in Mumbai.