Cotti Coffee Expands to 35+ Australian Locations
- Cotti Coffee opens three new Australian stores in July, bringing total to more than 35 locations.
- New stores opened in Frankston (Victoria), Green Square (Sydney), and St Kilda (Melbourne).
- The brand now has locations across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia.
- Internationally, Cotti Coffee reports more than 18,000 venues in 33 countries.
- The company was founded in 2022 by co-founders of Luckin Coffee.
- Cotti Coffee specializes in fresh coffee, teas, and signature drinks.
- New app customers receive their first three drinks for $3.95.
Chinese coffee chain Cotti Coffee continues its rapid Australian expansion. The brand opened three more venues in July. This brings its total Australian locations to more than 35.
New stores opened in Frankston, Victoria, and Green Square, Sydney. These followed a new outlet in St Kilda, Melbourne, at the end of June. The franchise-format group shows no signs of slowing down.
Expansion Timeline
Cotti Coffee’s first Australian venue opened in Cabramatta, Sydney, on January 31, 2024. By September 2025, the brand had 16 locations in Sydney, two in Perth, one on the Gold Coast, and one in Melbourne. The pace of expansion has accelerated significantly since then.
| State | Locations |
|---|---|
| New South Wales (Sydney area) | Multiple (Cabramatta, Manly Beach, North Sydney, Eastwood, Bondi Junction, Waterloo, Rosebery, Gadigal, Green Square, and more) |
| Victoria (Melbourne area) | Multiple (St Kilda, South Yarra, Carlton, CBD, Springvale, Exhibition Street, Glenferrie, Clayton, Frankston) |
| Queensland | Brisbane, Inala, Gold Coast |
| Western Australia | Perth (2 locations) |
| South Australia | Adelaide |
Recent Openings
According to the brand’s Instagram page, Cotti Coffee has launched seven additional stores in New South Wales. These include Manly Beach, North Sydney, Eastwood, Bondi Junction, Waterloo, Rosebery, and Gadigal. The brand has also opened seven more stores in Victoria: South Yarra, Carlton, CBD, Springvale, Exhibition Street, Glenferrie, and Clayton.
In Queensland, the brand now has stores in Brisbane and Inala, in addition to the Gold Coast. Its first South Australian store opened in Adelaide. The brand’s presence now spans five Australian states.
Global Footprint
Internationally, Cotti Coffee reports having more than 18,000 venues in 33 countries. This rapid global expansion has made the brand one of the fastest-growing coffee chains in the world. The company was founded in 2022 by Lu Zhengyao and Qian Zhiya. They were two of the original co-founders of coffee giant Luckin Coffee.
Cotti Coffee specializes in fresh coffee, teas, and signature drinks. The brand is known for its competitive pricing and aggressive expansion strategy. As part of its launch initiative, it offers new app customers their first three drinks for $3.95. This promotion helps attract new customers and build brand loyalty.
Australian Coffee Market Context
Australia has a sophisticated and competitive coffee market. The country has a strong café culture with high consumer expectations. International chains have found success by adapting to local tastes and preferences.
Cotti Coffee’s expansion demonstrates the growing appetite for international coffee brands in Australia. The brand’s affordability and quality proposition appeal to a wide range of consumers. Its rapid growth suggests strong demand for its offerings.
What This Means for the Industry
Cotti Coffee’s expansion reflects broader trends in the global coffee industry. Chinese coffee brands are increasingly expanding internationally. They bring unique business models and value propositions to new markets.
For Australian consumers, the arrival of Cotti Coffee offers more choice and competition. This can drive innovation and value across the market. Established players may need to adapt their strategies to maintain market share.
