Bahrain's Al Zayani signs partnership deal with UKs Costa Coffee

MANAMA: UK-based coffee house chain Costa Coffee and Al Zayani Investments Group yesterday announced a new franchise partnership.

The newly established Al Zayani Investments F&B arm - Al Zayani Foods have been granted exclusive development rights to Costa Coffee in Bahrain, said a statement from Al Zayani Investments Group.

The partnership of Costa and Al Zayani is perfectly matched with Costa’s commitment to delivering outstanding handcrafted coffee, healthy menu choices and exceptional customer service aligned with the Al Zayani philosophy of providing the highest quality products and services to its customers while employing the highest standards of work ethic.

The first store under the new partnership, set to open later this month at City Centre Bahrain, will reflect local tastes and preferences, including home-grown specialties and twists on old classics, backed by talented baristas, great service and an ambience of comfort. Al Zayani Foods will be building new Costa Coffee stores across Bahrain.

Al Zayani Investments and Al Zayani Foods chairman Nawaf Khalid Al Zayani said, “With growing choices available, modern coffee consumers are becoming more and more discerning. However, once you establish a reputation and commitment to quality customers will walk past competitors to get to what we believe is the best coffee they have had.

“Costa Coffee, which operates nearly 4,000 stores across 32 countries, believes that everyone deserves great coffee and it is our endeavour to live up to that promise. We share the same values, to put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

“These shared ideas and commitment to quality are the foundation of our partnership, and the reason we look forward to an enduring, and mutually inspiring relationship. This is an exciting time for Al Zayani and we are looking forward to relaunching the Costa Coffee brand in Bahrain.”

Al Zayani Foods managing director Rashid Hamid Al Zayani said, “A coffee shop is a personal space for many customers. People in the region have a deep appreciation for great coffee, and that’s why we are excited to partner with a brand that lives up to every expectation.

“We are looking forward to building our new line of business in Bahrain with Costa Coffee, and ensure that all our customers get to enjoy Costa’s world-class handcrafted coffee. We are planning new stores across the country in locations that are easily accessible to all our consumers.”

Costa Coffee international franchise director Tom Edgar said, “Today marks another exciting new chapter for Costa Coffee in the Middle East. Our vision is to inspire the world to love great coffee and in Al Zayani Investments Group we have an innovative and exciting partner who will help us unlock the next phase of growth in the Middle East, bringing further investment and job creation to a growing market.”

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