Oriental Kopi adds Indonesia and Mauritius to its overseas expansion pipeline through new joint-venture and franchise agreements.
Malaysian café chain Oriental Kopi is expanding its international footprint through a new joint venture in Indonesia and an exclusive territory franchise agreement in Mauritius, adding two markets to its overseas development pipeline. The agreements, signed on August 6, 2026, mark the company’s latest push beyond Malaysia, following its entry into Singapore through a partnership with Paradise Group.
In Indonesia, Oriental Kopi has partnered with PT Era Boga Nusantara (EBN), part of Erajaya Food & Nourishment, to establish and operate the brand through a joint-venture company, PT Era Oriental Kopi. EBN holds a 60% stake in the venture, while Oriental Coffee International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oriental Kopi, owns the remaining 40%.
The partners are targeting their first Indonesian restaurant at Central Park Mall in West Jakarta by the end of 2026, with Greater Jakarta identified as the initial development market. Oriental Kopi will contribute its brand identity, recipes, operating systems and service standards, while EBN will provide local market expertise and operational capabilities. The partnership will also explore opportunities to distribute selected Oriental Kopi packaged products in Indonesia.
In Mauritius, Oriental Coffee International has signed a Territory Franchise Agreement with local company Coffee Time Ltd, granting it exclusive franchise rights to develop and operate Oriental Kopi restaurants within the agreed territory. Unlike the Indonesian joint venture, this arrangement follows a territorial franchise model, allowing the Malaysian brand to expand through a local operating partner.
The two agreements represent different approaches to international development, with Oriental Kopi retaining an equity interest in its Indonesian venture while using territorial franchising for Mauritius.
Singapore remains the company’s established overseas market. Oriental Kopi entered the country in November 2024 through a joint venture with Paradise Group, operating under Paradise Oriental. Oriental Kopi Global holds a 30% stake in the venture, with Paradise Group owning 70%.
The company’s FY2025 reporting recorded three Singapore cafés at Bugis Junction, NEX and Westgate Mall, alongside 25 locations in Malaysia, bringing its total network to 28 cafés at the end of the financial year.
Oriental Kopi’s international expansion strategy includes joint ventures, master franchise arrangements and individual franchise partnerships, allowing it to work with local operators while maintaining its brand identity, recipes and operating standards.
Beyond its café network, the company also has opportunities to introduce its packaged products, including coffee, tea and spreads, into overseas markets.
With Singapore providing an established international operating base and Indonesia and Mauritius representing its latest development commitments, Oriental Kopi is building a broader overseas network through a combination of equity partnerships and franchising.
