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Nandishwar

Stealth • 3d

☕ Why Did India’s Largest Coffee Chain Struggle? Cafe Coffee Day (CCD), once India’s largest coffee chain, faced major setbacks: 1️⃣ Aggressive expansion funded by unsustainable debt. 2️⃣ Rising competition from global giants like Starbucks. 3️⃣ Declining profit margins due to increasing input costs. 4️⃣ Founder V.G. Siddhartha's tragic demise in 2019. 5️⃣ Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on operations. Despite its challenges, CCD still holds a special place for many. Efforts are ongoing to revive the brand and reclaim its market position. A cautionary tale of balancing growth and financial health! 💬 What’s your favorite CCD memory? Share below! 👇

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