The discounter is the latest in a new wave of South Korean coffee chains seeking to make their mark in the US
Seoul-based Mega Coffee is preparing to launch in the US, becoming the latest South Korean branded coffee chain to target growth in the world’s second-largest branded coffee shop market.
Founded in 2015, Mega is the largest operator in South Korea’s branded coffee shop market by outlets, with 4,500 stores. Its international footprint comprises a dozen stores in Mongolia and a single flagship outlet in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which opened in October 2026.
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