India is considered as one of world’s biggest coffee producer but the trend of consuming has grown immensely in the past few years with a growth rate of 5-6% every year. Coffee shops have become the main attraction for the youth and many factors contribute to this such as quality of coffee beans, taste, and ambiance of the cafe.

Also, Coffee shops are becoming a prime location for networking, meetings, and relaxation. Here are the Top seven coffee shop franchises that are ruling the Indian market:

1). CAFE COFFEE DAY

Founded in: 1993
Franchising since: 1996
Franchise units: more than 1000
Revenue: US$610 million

2). INDIAN COFFEE HOUSE

Founded in: 1936
Franchising since: 1958
Franchise units: 400

Indian Coffee House is perhaps one of the oldest coffee franchises operated by a working cooperative society. The best thing about this cafe is it is owned and managed by the employees itself.

3). BARISTA

Founded in: 2000
Franchising since: 2014
Franchise units: more than 200

Barista is a pioneer in coffee culture and a global chain of espresso bars and cafes in India. It’s 2nd largest coffee chain in India. They also sell a number of consumer products through grocery stores and other outlets.

4). FRESPRESSO

Founded in: 2010
Franchising since: 2010
Franchise units: 20 – 50

Frespresso also offers hot beverages, cold beverages, sundaes, food. The whole menu is prepared with the highest care and hygiene with high-quality fresh ingredients. It’s a fun and happening place that has a uniquely differentiated product line.

5). BREWBERRYS CAFÉ

Founded in: 2008
Franchising since: 2009
Franchise units: more than 100

It started with one store in a quiet neighbourhood, today become a brand of 109 coffee shops and snack bars. each store is different, and yet, it’s all the same. Your ‘Adda.’ A place you can chill without pretenses and apprehensions.

6). COFFEE DAY XPRESS

Founded in: 2003
Franchising since: 2003
Franchise units: 520

Coffee Day Xpress (CDX) is a unique concept of handy cafe, an idea that feeds the world that`s constantly in transit. Busy city crossroads, between home and office, no enough time for a cup of coffee or a relaxing meal, people trust a Coffee Day Xpress to provide fast, hygienic, convenient to eat and affordable food & beverages.

7). GLORIA JEAN’S COFFEES

Founded in: 1979
Franchising since: 1998
Franchise units: 200 – 500

Gloria Jean’s Coffees is originally from Australia with the ambition to serve the best coffee in the country. Today, they have coffee houses in 39 markets around the world.