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Ai-CHA expands Lankan footprint with new Negombo outlet

Indonesian soft-serve ice cream and bubble tea brand Ai-CHA has expanded its presence in Sri Lanka with the opening of its latest franchise outlet on Main Street, in Negombo, adding to the brand’s growing network in the country. Ai-CHA, known for its affordable soft-serve ice cream, milk teas, fruit teas and other beverages, has rapidly […]

Indonesian soft-serve ice cream and bubble tea brand Ai-CHA has expanded its operations in Sri Lanka by opening a new franchise outlet on Main Street in Negombo. This marks the latest addition to the brand's growing network in the country, which already includes several other outlets in major cities. Ai-CHA, established in Indonesia in 2019 by the Lie brothers, has rapidly grown to operate over 2,000 outlets globally, through a mix of company-owned and franchise stores, in Southeast Asia and other international markets.

Their product range features signature soft-serve ice cream, known as "Ai-Scream," along with milk teas, fruit teas, and a variety of cold beverages, marketed as affordable treats. Ai-CHA has differentiated itself by offering budget-friendly pricing, unique flavors, and contemporary product concepts. The brand's success in expanding through franchise outlets has driven its international growth, with more than 2,000 stores reflecting the strength of its franchise model and increasing customer demand.

In Sri Lanka, Ai-CHA is operated by AI-CHA FOOD LK (PVT) LTD, headquartered in Colombo. With the opening of the Negombo outlet, Ai-CHA aims to further solidify its presence in the country and make its range of products accessible to a broader customer base.

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