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Alshaya Group opens first Starbucks coffeehouse in Georgia, marking a significant milestone in the country\u2019s retail and hospitality landscape<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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The opening follows Alshaya Group\u2019s recent acquisition of the Starbucks franchise in Greece and Cyprus, becoming the new exclusive owner and operator\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Kuwait, 13 July 2026 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Alshaya Group, one of the world\u2019s leading brand franchise operators and one of the Starbucks Coffee Company\u2019s largest and longest-standing licensed business partners, have officially opened the first Starbucks coffeehouse in Georgia.<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nThe first customers were welcomed into the new store in Tbilisi\u2019s Vake district at Axis Towers, marking a significant milestone in both Starbucks continued global growth journey and Alshaya Group\u2019s expanding presence across Eurasia.<\/h3>\n
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Tbilisi Starbucks was attended by Mr. Irakli Nadareishvili, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia; Mr. Mikheil Khidureli, CEO of Enterprise Georgia; Mr. Mohammed Alshaya, Executive Chairman of Alshaya Group; and Mr. John Hadden, CEO of Alshaya Group, marking the official opening of Starbucks in Georgia and highlighting the significance of the investment for the country\u2019s growing economy.<\/h3>\n
Saleh Alshaya, President of Starbucks at Alshaya Group, said:\u00a0 \u201cWe are proud to be introducing Starbucks to coffee lovers in Georgia. The much-anticipated arrival of Starbucks resonates with the strong caf\u00e9 culture and young, dynamic consumer base across the region. Our goal is to ensure as many people as possible experience Starbucks premium quality and distinctive hospitality, while also supporting local suppliers and creating new employment opportunities in Georgia.\u201d<\/h3>\n
Duncan Moir, President, Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa, said:\u00a0 \u201cWith 41,000 coffeehouses in over 80 countries globally, we are proud to be able to bring the Starbucks coffeehouse experience to new customers in Georgia, in partnership with Alshaya Group. We\u2019re excited to build new customer connections as we continue to invest in the communities we serve.\u201d<\/h3>\n
The launch of Starbucks in Georgia was made possible through the support and collaboration of key business and government stakeholders, including Enterprise Georgia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, the Embassy of Georgia in Kuwait, and the Turkish Embassy in Tbilisi (Commercial Consulate).<\/h3>\n
Alshaya Group has a strong presence across Eurasia, operating more than 800 Starbucks stores across T\u00fcrkiye, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.<\/h3>\n
In April this year, Alshaya Group announced that it has acquired the Starbucks Greece & Cyprus licensed business, becoming the new exclusive owner and operator of the business.\u00a0 Opening in 2002, Starbucks Greece & Cyprus operates 30 stores in Greece and 18 in Cyprus and employs around 500 people.<\/h3>\n
As one of Starbucks\u2019 largest and long-standing licensed partners across the world, since it\u2019s first Starbucks in Kuwait in 1999, Alshaya Group now operates over 2,000 stores in 16 countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa and Eurasia regions, offering the unique Starbucks experience to over one million customers every day.<\/h3>\n
About Alshaya Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned business, first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world\u2019s leading brand franchise operators, offering an unparalleled choice of over 50 well-loved, international brands to customers.<\/h3>\n
Alshaya Group\u2019s portfolio extends across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), T\u00fcrkiye and Europe, with over 3,500 stores, cafes, restaurants, and leisure destinations, major logistics and food production operations, as well as over 125 online and digital businesses including one of the region\u2019s biggest retail loyalty programmes, Aura.<\/h3>\n
Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, and Hospitality & Entertainment, over 50,000 Alshaya colleagues are united by a commitment to authentically deliver great customer service and brand experiences.<\/h3>\n
From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, through to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the experiences they want with the brands they love, in the ways they choose \u2013 including Starbucks, American Eagle, Foot Locker, Victoria\u2019s Secret, H&M, Bath & Body Works, Charlotte Tilbury,\u202fRaising Cane\u2019s, Shake Shack, Chipotle, Primark, and Ulta Beauty.<\/h3>\n
Learn more<\/h3>\n
about Alshaya Group at\u202fwww.alshaya.com<\/h3>\n
For media enquiries:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>nick.sandham@alshaya.com<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
About Starbucks Coffee Company<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to responsibly sourcing and roasting high-quality\u202farabica<\/em>\u202f<\/em>coffee. Today, with a global footprint of more than 41,000 company-operated and licensed coffeehouses and a growing presence in consumer-packaged goods, we are the world\u2019s premier\u00a0purveyor of specialty coffee. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique\u202fStarbucks Experience<\/em>\u202fto life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at \u202fabout.starbucks.com<\/strong><\/a>\u202for\u202fwww.starbucks.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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