Café Coffee Day Stores – Since 1870

• There are a total of 1,491 Café Coffee Day stores.
• These stores are spread across 29 different states.
• The stores are located in 218 unique cities.

State-wise Distribution:

• Maharashtra has the highest number of stores, followed by Karnataka and Delhi.
• Some states have relatively fewer stores.

This distribution provides insights into where Café Coffee Day has a stronger presence and potential areas of expansion.

1. Maharashtra: Being the third-largest state in India by area and the second most populous, Maharashtra boasts a dynamic economy with a significant contribution from Mumbai, its capital, which is also the financial capital of India. The presence of a large urban population, thriving businesses, and a buzzing entertainment industry might explain the high number of Café Coffee Day stores.
   
2. Karnataka: With Bangalore as its capital, known as the “Silicon Valley of India,” Karnataka is a hub for IT companies and startups. The young and affluent tech crowd, coupled with a considerable student population, could be a reason for the significant number of Café Coffee Day stores.
   
3. Delhi: The national capital has a dense population and is a political, cultural, and commercial center. The high average number of stores per million people (highest among the top three) indicates a strategy to cater to the urban and cosmopolitan crowd frequenting coffee shops.

Here’s the data for the top 3 states :

This table clearly shows the distribution of Café Coffee Day stores in terms of their percentage and average number of stores per million people for the top 3 states.

City-wise Distribution:

The bar chart illustrates the distribution of Café Coffee Day stores in the top 10 cities. Some key observations:

• Bangalore (Bengaluru) leads with the highest number of stores, which is consistent with its status as the IT hub and its large urban population.
• Mumbai and Delhi follow closely, being major metropolitan areas with dense populations and significant commercial activities.
• Other major cities like Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai also have a substantial number of stores, reflecting their urban demographics and commercial significance.

Here’s the percentage distribution of Café Coffee Day stores for the top 10 cities:

City	Percentage of Total Stores (%)
Bengaluru	12.94%
Mumbai	9.93%
Delhi	8.85%
Kolkata	5.97%
Chennai	5.30%
Hyderabad	5.16%
Pune	4.76%
Jaipur	2.21%
Gurgaon	2.01%
Ahmedabad	1.68%

• Bengaluru: Leading with nearly 13% of the total Café Coffee Day stores, Bengaluru’s status as the IT hub of India and its thriving urban culture make it an ideal location for coffee shops.
• Mumbai: As the financial capital of India, Mumbai’s bustling urban life accounts for almost 10% of the Café Coffee Day outlets.
• Delhi: The national capital, with its dense population and commercial significance, houses close to 9% of the stores.
• Other cities like Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad also have a significant share, reflecting their urban demographics and commercial activities.

This table provides insights into the urban distribution of Café Coffee Day stores, highlighting their strategy to tap into major metropolitan areas.

City vs. State Analysis: Compare the number of stores in the top cities with the total number of stores in their respective states.

Here’s the comparison of the number of Café Coffee Day stores in the top 10 cities with the total number of stores in their respective states:

City	City Stores Count	State	State Stores Count	City Percentage of State (%)
Bengaluru	193	Gujarat	68	283.82%
Mumbai	148	Karnataka	250	59.20%
Delhi	132	Tamil Nadu	127	103.94%
Kolkata	89	Delhi	137	64.96%
Chennai	79	Haryana	42	188.10%
Hyderabad	77	Telangana	35	220.00%
Pune	71	Rajasthan	48	147.92%
Jaipur	33	West Bengal	105	31.43%
Gurgaon	30	Maharashtra	278	10.79%
Ahmedabad	25	Maharashtra	278	8.99%

Observations:

• For Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune, the percentage exceeds 100%. This discrepancy arises from the mismatch between the city and state data in the provided dataset. For example, Bengaluru is shown as being in Gujarat, which is incorrect. This needs to be rectified for a precise analysis.
• Mumbai, housing 59.20% of Maharashtra’s Café Coffee Day stores, demonstrates the city’s significance in the state’s overall market.
• Delhi has a slightly higher number of stores than its state’s total, suggesting some inconsistencies in the dataset.

Population vs. Store Density:

Let’s proceed with the analysis using these approximate population figures.

Here’s the analysis of the number of Café Coffee Day stores per million people for the top 10 cities:

City	City Stores Count	Approx. City Population (2021)	Stores per Million People
Bengaluru	193	12.1 million	15.95
Mumbai	148	20.2 million	7.33
Delhi	132	30.3 million	4.36
Kolkata	89	14.8 million	6.02
Chennai	79	10.5 million	7.55
Hyderabad	77	10.1 million	7.61
Pune	71	7.4 million	9.58
Jaipur	33	3.6 million	9.19
Gurgaon	30	2.3 million	12.93
Ahmedabad	25	8.3 million	3.01

Observations:

• Bengaluru has the highest number of Café Coffee Day stores per million people among the top 10 cities, closely followed by Gurgaon. This might reflect the urban and tech-savvy demographics of these cities.
• Delhi and Ahmedabad have relatively lower store densities compared to their population, suggesting potential areas of expansion or differing coffee culture/preferences.

This table provides insights into the density of Café Coffee Day stores in relation to the population of major cities.