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ZARRAFFA’S EXPANDS SOUTHSIDE PRESENCE WITH NEW KARAWATHA STORE
Zarraffa’s Coffee continues its expansion across South East Queensland with the opening of a brand-new drive thru site in Karawatha today.
Led by seasoned multi-site franchisees – Mayur, Rupa and Nik Patel – the family powerhouse behind six Zarraffa’s store locations across the group in Browns Plains, Chatswood Road, Slacks Creek, Ormeau, Molendinar in QLD and Coffs Harbour, NSW.
The new Karawatha store will mark their seventh store and the Patel family’s nearly two-decade long journey with the brand.
Located at the intersection of Wembley Road and Forest Way, next to the Shell service station and NightOwl Convenience store for added convenience. Offering easy access to major arterials including the Gateway and Logan Motorways, Zarraffa’s Coffee Karawatha is positioned to serve both locals and commuters with ease.
“Franchisees like Mayur, Rupa and Nik represent the heart of our brand – committed, consistent and passionate about delivering on our promise and providing a great coffee experience for our customers every single day,” said Zarraffa’s Coffee CEO Marnie Sheldon.
“Their continued reinvestment in the brand for close to two decades reflects the strength of our franchise model and the mutual trust we’ve built together. This team knows how to run exceptional stores and has built loyal customer communities – we’re excited to see the impact they will have on the area.”
“The Karawatha store opening aligns perfectly with our long-term strategy to expand into high-convenience, high traffic locations in order to meet the growing demand for access to premium coffee experiences – store by store, cup by cup,” Marnie added.
Combining the speed and convenience of the brand’s innovative drive thru model, the full-service store offers large traffic capacity and seamless flow, ideal for busy mornings and on-the-go coffee lovers.
The larger format site features an internal café setting, giving locals the option to sit down and stay for a while to enjoy the brand’s full menu of quality barista-crafted coffee and food pairings.
Fueled by a simple philosophy, Franchisee Mayur Patel shared his sentiments on the new store opening.
“We’re proud to bring the Zarraffa’s experience to Karawatha. From day one, our goal has always been to make every cup of coffee count and that passion hasn’t wavered for almost 20 years,” he said.
“Zarraffa’s has always felt like family, it’s a brand built on values, and that’s why we keep reinvesting, because we believe in the model and love what we do.”
“We’re more than a coffee shop – we want our store to feel like a second home to our customers, where every visit feels familiar, friendly and fast. Consistency has always been the key to our success.”
Delivering a seamless customer experience, the new store will bring over seasoned team members from the Browns Plains location and create up to 35 new local jobs for the community through a dedicated recruit and training program.
The new store will feature Zarraffa’s renowned range of signature coffee blends, along with a selection of delicious food options, including the brand’s new freshly baked in store range, breakfast items, and savoury snacks to complement the coffee experience.
Leading the way in retail coffee innovation, Zarraffa’s strategic growth strategy is currently in play, with the Aussie-owned specialty coffee company’s sights set on expanding to over 200 sites nationally in the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Zarraffa’s Coffee Karawatha is located at Tenancy 2, 19 Forest Way, Karawatha, QLD 4117.
Opening hours: 4:30am – 8:00pm Monday to Friday | 5:00am – 8:00pm Saturday and Sunday | 6:00am – 6:00pm on Public Holidays
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