The company is planning to introduce over 100 new cafes every month and states that it is ‘on track’ to achieve an annual run rate (ARR) of Rs 1,000 crore by the next financial year
To cater to high-density urban environments which demand quick, high-quality food options, Zepto, a quick commerce platform, has notified the rollout of its café service in major cities. It is now serving through over 120 cafes at stores across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and is planning to operate the same in Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune, as per the company’s statement.
The company is planning to introduce over 100 new cafes every month and states that it is ‘on track’ to achieve an annual run rate (ARR) of Rs 1,000 crore by the next financial year. As far as the current numbers are concerned, Zepto Café is now achieving an ARR GMV of Rs 160 crore with 15 per cent of its dark store network.
“We have cracked 10-minute delivery with high-quality food preparation processes, which is why we are seeing strong customer love. Over the past year, our team has meticulously researched and sourced state-of-the-art equipment for our Cafés, including coffee machines that employ handcrafted brewing techniques,” stated Aadit Palicha, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zepto.
Zepto aims to cater to busy professionals who can order coffee to fuel their workday without leaving their desks as well as college students who can rely on late-night caffeine fixes for study sessions.
“Building on Zepto’s success with its 10-minute delivery promise, the online café concept reimagines the experience of grabbing a quick bite for today’s fast-paced urban lifestyle,” added Palicha. Currently, the Café offers a menu of around 148 items which range from brewed chai and coffee to breakfast options among other varieties.
