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  • Third Wave Coffee Launches 11 Cafes Across India, Enters Delhi–Mumbai Expressway

    Third Wave Coffee

    Pune: Third Wave Coffee, India’s fastest-growing premium café brand, has launched 11 new cafes in a single day across Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Mysuru, and a key mobility-led location on the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway.

    This milestone takes the brand’s total store count to 165 cafes across 12 cities, reinforcing its growth trajectory in both established metros and emerging urban centres.

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    Third Wave Coffee Aims to Open 100+ New Cafes

    As part of its FY26 roadmap, Third Wave Coffee aims to open 100+ new cafes, backed by strong unit economics, a recently upgraded high-capacity roastery, and a customer-first approach that integrates both neighbourhood convenience and transit accessibility.

    Commenting on the expansion, Rajat Luthra, CEO of Third Wave Coffee, stated: “This phase of expansion reflects our commitment to scale with discipline. With robust store-level ROI and a community-driven brand approach, we are building India’s most loved coffee-first QSR.”

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    Founded in 2015, Third Wave Coffee has built a loyal customer base through its emphasis on quality, innovation, and a seamless in-cafe experience. The brand continues to innovate in the café space while scaling sustainably to become a key player in India’s growing café culture.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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