in Japanese, are establishments that provide customers with various services, the most basic of which is the provision of caffeinated drinks. While in general the main focus is placed on coffee products, depending on the type of establishment,
may also serve customers sweets, light food, and alcoholic beverages. In some cases, such as at maid cafés or cat cafés, customers are provided with themed entertainment.
Coffee is widely consumed in Japanese society, as can be inferred from the fact that
. Although Japan is known for the central part tea plays in its culture and society, coffee also features among the
. Trendy cafés are a staple of the urban landscape in Japan. Coffee shops constitute a subsegment of the food service industry and make up more than four percent of its market size. The
Consumer behavior
Coffee shops come in various sizes and concepts. In Japan, coffee shop chains are
the most popular places to enjoy caffeinated drinks. Leading coffee shop chain operators that exceed or come close to one thousand facilities include Starbucks, Doutor, Komeda, and Tully’s. These four brands are commonly referred to as the big four in the Japanese coffee shop industry. Other than pure coffee shop companies, large restaurant companies, such as McDonald’s, and Mister Donut, are also highly popular places for coffee consumption. Other choices include local coffee shop chains operating regionally, and privately run coffee shops.
It should be noted that
not all coffee drinkers are regular coffee-shop goers. Most people who drink coffee also visit coffee shops, but do so at varying frequencies. One of the main aspects considered when deciding upon one’s coffee shop of choice is the locality of the establishment. The best spots are often occupied by large chain stores.
Coffee shop industry during COVID-19
Similar to other segments of the restaurant industry, coffee shops had a hard time during COVID-19, with revenues dwindling as customers refrained from visiting the stores. This led to a significant decrease in the industry’s performance and a further decline in the total number of coffee shops, a trend which was already ongoing well before the pandemic.
Initially, the financial results of large industry players, such as those of
Doutor, plummeted. They recovered, however, as restrictions on mobility eased up. Starbucks was possibly the only major company that continued to expand, as
Starbucks' increase in the number of establishments remained unfazed by the pandemic. While the coffee shop industry has been undeniably hit hard by COVID-19,
recent industry figures show a promising recuperation.
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