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South Korea’s Compose Coffee to take on Starbucks in Taiwan

The value-focused coffee chain is back on the international expansion trail as parent company, Jollibee Group, seeks to leverage phenomenal demand for K-Culture across East Asia

A Compose store in South Korea promoting the chain’s Brand Ambassador, V | Photo: Yllyso/Shutterstock

The value-focused coffee chain is back on the international expansion trail as parent company, Jollibee Group, seeks to leverage phenomenal demand for K-Culture across East Asia

In January 2026, Jollibee Group Chief Financial Officer Richard Shin announced plans to leverage the runaway popularity of K-culture in East Asia as a springboard for Compose Coffee’s international expansion.

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