The new Starbucks store is the first Starbucks store on a highway to operate round-the-clock
New Delhi: US-based coffee chain Starbucks opened a new store in Murthal (Sonipat) at Mannat Haveli on the Chandigarh-Delhi highway, as per a company official’s social media post.
“Finally, we have launched a Starbucks store in the hottest FnB hub of North India, Murthal (Sonipat) at Mannat Haveli on the Chandigarh-Delhi highway. We will be open 24*7 to serve you, making this first Starbucks store on a highway to operate round the clock,” said Rahul Chaudhary, Business Development – North, Starbucks India in a LinkedIn post.
“So next time when you stop at Murthal to grab your parathas, do pair it up with a cup of your favourite Starbucks coffee while sitting inside the store enjoying the cosy interiors or enjoying your beverage outside under the night sky in our aesthetic outdoor seating area,” Chaudhary added.
As previously reported by Indiaretailing, approximately 6% of Starbucks’ 390 outlets in India, totalling around two dozen stores, are currently operated exclusively by female staff.
In 2023, Starbucks marked its entry into 15 new cities across India by launching 71 new stores. The Seattle-based beverage giant announced its intention to double its workforce, reaching around 8,600 partners. This expansion plan involves venturing into tier 2 and 3 cities in India, as well as extending services to drive-thrus, airports, and 24-hour store formats to cater to customers’ diverse needs.
In India, Starbucks stores are operated by Tara Starbucks Ltd.—a 50:50 joint venture between Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Co. and Tata Consumer Products Ltd. Since its establishment in 2012, the brand has successfully expanded, boasting over 390 stores spread across 54 cities in India. With a workforce of approximately 4,300 employees, Tata Starbucks has become a prominent player in the Indian coffee market. Looking ahead to 2028, Tata Starbucks aims to reach a milestone of operating 1,000 stores in India.
