Arabica Coffee House

What Arabica Coffee House does

Arabica Coffee House is a Turkish specialty coffee chain and roaster headquartered in Çankaya, Ankara, founded in 2014 and operating under the legal entity DDY GIDA İNŞ. TAAH. TUR. İTH. İHR. SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş. The company runs a vertically integrated operation centered on an in-house Ankara roasting facility with a daily capacity of 1.7 tons and PLC-controlled temperature profiling, sourcing only specialty-grade beans scoring 80+ on the Q Grader scale and applying a 72-hour post-roast resting protocol. Its brand is explicitly positioned as 100% domestic Turkish, differentiating it from international chains.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) retail sales of coffee beverages, traditional Turkish coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and snacks across 200+ franchise and company-owned stores in Turkey, Iraq, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine; (2) franchise fees and partnerships with investment budgets of 8M–14M+ TL per location; (3) e-commerce sales of whole bean coffees, brewing equipment, syrups, and accessories via shop.arabicacoffee.com.tr and iOS/Android mobile apps; and (4) SCA-certified professional coffee training across six disciplines. Co-founders Elif Ülger Yalçın and Sertaç Yalçın (CEO) lead the company, which remains privately held with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

Arabica Coffee House

Legal name

DDY GIDA İNŞ. TAAH. TUR. İTH. İHR. SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş

Website

https://arabicacoffee.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Arabica Coffee House is a Turkish specialty coffee chain and roaster operating 200+ franchise and company-owned stores across Turkey, Iraq, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine, with an in-house Ankara roastery, D2C e-commerce, and SCA-certified training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Shops

NAICS

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE), Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG), Instant Coffee & Coffee Extract Manufacturing (AFAFADAD), Coffee, Tea & Cocoa Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAD)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee retail
• Coffee shop franchise
• Coffee roasting services
• Barista training programs
• Coffee beans retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Çankaya

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Coffee Shop Sales: Revenue from operating coffee shops serving hot and cold beverages, specialty coffees, traditional Turkish coffee, pastries, sandwiches, snacks, and desserts. The company operates both company-owned and franchise locations across Turkey.
2. E-commerce Product Sales: Online sales of whole bean coffees (single origin and blends), ground coffees, coffee equipment (Chemex, French Press, V60, filter papers), tumblers/thermoses, syrups, and snacks through the shop.arabicacoffee.com.tr platform.
3. Franchise Fees and Partnerships: Revenue from franchise partnerships where investors pay to open Arabica Coffee House locations. The brand provides the business model, brand, training, and operational support in exchange for franchise fees.
4. SCA Coffee Training Services: Revenue from SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) certified training programs including Introduction to Coffee, Barista Skills, Brewing Skills, Green Coffee Skills, Roasting Skills, and Sensory Skills. Training is conducted in 1-4 person groups over 1-3 full days with online exams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arabica Coffee House operates a franchise-led specialty coffee shop chain serving hot and iced coffee beverages, traditional Turkish coffee, food items, and ancillary beverages through 200+ physical locations across Turkey, Iraq, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. The company runs an in-house coffee roasting facility (1.7 tons daily capacity) supplying its own network and sells whole bean coffees, brewing equipment, syrups, and accessories through shop.arabicacoffee.com.tr and a mobile application. It additionally offers SCA-certified barista and coffee training programs and franchise investment opportunities.

Product overview

Arabica Coffee House is a Turkish coffee shop chain offering a comprehensive beverage and food portfolio. The core offering centers on hot and iced coffee drinks (Klasikler, Spesiyaller, Özel Demlemeler, Geleneksel Turkish coffee, Frappes) and cold beverages (Frozen, Fresh, Cold Drinks, Demleme Çaylar). Food offerings include desserts (Tatlılar), pastries (Kruvasan), sandwiches (Sandviçler), and snacks (Atıştırmalıklar). The retail product line comprises coffee beans (Çekirdek Kahveler), flavor syrups (Şuruplar), coffee equipment (Kahve Ekipmanları), and thermoses (Termoslar), available through the Arabica Coffee Online Shop e-commerce platform. The brand also offers SCA-certified coffee training programs and operates a franchise model with locations across Turkey and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hot Coffee Menu (Klasikler & Spesiyaller) Hot coffee beverages including Americano, Caffe Latte, Flat White, Cappuccino, Espresso Macchiato, Espresso Single, Filter Coffee, Milk Filter Coffee, Cortado, Caramel Macchiato, Caffe Mocha, White Mocha, Salted Caramel Latte, Zafer Kahvesi, and Fıstıklı Latte. Sold at coffee shop locations for in-store consumption and takeaway.
• Iced Coffee Menu (Ice Klasikler & Ice Spesiyaller) Iced coffee and iced specialty beverages including Ice Filter Coffee, Ice Filter Coffee with Milk, Ice Caffe Latte, Ice Americano, Cold Brew, Ice Cortado, Ice Flat White, Cold Brew Latte, Ice Caramel Macchiato, Ice Coffee Mocha, Ice White Mocha, Ice Salted Caramel Latte, Ice Zafer Kahvesi, Ice Fıstıklı Latte, and Ice Chocolate Protein Latte.
• Specialty Brews (Özel Demlemeler) Hand-crafted specialty brews prepared using V60, Chemex, and Japanese Cold Drip methods. Designed for specialty coffee enthusiasts seeking single-cup brewing experiences with distinct origin characteristics.
• Traditional Turkish Coffee (Geleneksel) Traditional Turkish and regional coffee varieties including Türk Kahvesi served as Single or Double portions and Dibek Kahvesi served as Single or Double portions, prepared using authentic methods.
• Frappes Blended iced coffee drinks including Lotus Frappe and Strawberry Frappe, served as dessert-style coffee beverages.
• Fresh Juices and Lemonades (Fresh & Frozen) Fresh fruit beverages including Summer Lime, Forest Lime, Berry Lime, and Summer Garden, plus frozen lemonades (Strawberry, Mango, Melon Pineapple, and Forest Fruit).
• Non-Coffee Hot and Cold Beverages

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily roasting capacity of 1.7 tons with packaging capability exceeding 2 tons
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Costa Coffee: UK-based specialty coffee chain with Turkish presence through franchise partners. Comparable coffee shop format and mid-premium positioning; competes in shopping mall and high-street locations similar to Arabica.
• Caffè Nero: Independent European coffee chain with specialty positioning and franchise model. Comparable on independent specialty brand identity, urban store format, and franchise expansion approach.
• Peet's Coffee: US specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator with strong wholesale and D2C bean business. Comparable integrated roaster-cafe-retail model with emphasis on quality scoring and bean origin transparency.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: US specialty third-wave coffee chain with in-house roasting, cafe format, and direct-to-consumer bean sales. Highly comparable on specialty positioning, freshness-led branding, and integrated roasting-cafe model.
• Tchibo: German coffee retailer combining retail stores with CPG bean/coffee machine sales. Comparable integrated retail-plus-D2C coffee model, though with broader grocery/retail portfolio.
• Lavazza: Italian coffee brand with retail coffee shop presence and CPG bean business. Comparable on integrated roasting-to-retail model and premium coffee positioning, though broader portfolio and global footprint.
• Starbucks: Global coffee chain with significant Turkey presence and Reserve specialty stores. Competes for the same Turkish specialty coffee customer with deeper marketing budget, brand recognition, and global supply chain.

Direct peers

• Kahve Dünyası (Coffee World): Turkey's largest domestic specialty coffee chain with hundreds of stores, in-house roasting, e-commerce, and franchise operations. Directly comparable to Arabica on geography, business model (franchise-heavy), vertical integration, and target customer base.
• Espresso Lab: Turkish specialty coffee chain with multiple store locations, in-house roasting focus, and third-wave positioning. Directly competes with Arabica for specialty coffee enthusiasts in Turkish cities.

Regional players

• Caribou Coffee: US-headquartered specialty coffee chain with international franchise presence (including in Turkey and MENA region via master franchisees). Comparable franchise-driven specialty coffee model with regional master franchise structure similar to Arabica's international expansion approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arabicaturkiye
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArabicaCoffeeTurkiye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arabicaturkiye

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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