Although consumption has remained stable in recent years, the Costa Rican market now demands greater quality and variety in preparation methods.
According to figures from the Chamber of Coffee Roasters, per capita demand in the country is around four kilograms of coffee beans per year, which is equivalent to two cups of coffee per person per day.
Starbucks and Juan Valdez in Colombia are two of the companies interested in participating in tenders for commercial spaces at Tocumen Airport.
The specifications for the procurement of 15 of the 40 premises available at Tocumen Airport will be announced in the coming weeks and the term for which the concessions will be granted is estimated to be between 5 and 10 years. The Colombian company Juan Valdez and the American chain Starbucks have shown interest in taking part in the bidding process.
The history of franchises in Panama began 55 years ago, and today, after all that time and millions invested, opening franchises continues to provide good business opportunities.
Tastee Freez was the first franchise opened in the country 55 years ago, followed by Dairy Queen, two years later, writes Melissa Novoa journalist for Martesfinanciero.com .
This is the first of 10 branches that are planned to be opened over the next five years in Panama, by the company JV Panama SA, which owns the franchise.
The new Juan Valdez ® Coffee store will be located in the Trump Ocean Club International - Hotel & Tower Panama.
Juan Valdez coffee shops are expanding with the first franchises in Panama and Aruba.
A press release from the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia reads:
In a ceremonial event held in Bogota, Procafecol S.A. and the company 'JV Panama S.A'., signed an agreement granting the first international franchise for Juan Valdez ® coffee, giving free rein to develop the brand in Panama and Aruba.
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