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The Coffee Club Revamp and New Menu Launch

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Phnom Penh, March 25th, 2022 – The Coffee Club Cambodia has completed its store refurbishment at Aeon Mall and unveiled its new look on 25th March, together with a new menu launch.

 

The new store design included a new bakery and dessert display refrigerator, refreshed look for the customer-facing counter and additional design elements and lightings throughout the store, all of which bring aims to elevate customer experience at The Coffee Club.

 

The recently launched new menu features all the Australian classics plus a range of new food and beverages options, from the iconic Gourmet Burgers and Flat Grill TM to local favourites such as Loc Lak rice and Pad Thai, to continental salads and snacks. New drinks include signature handcrafted sodas as well as indulgent options like our Cookies & Cream Frappe.

Congratulation to The Coffee Club Cambodia.


Please come and visit The Coffee Club Cambodia at Aeon Mall Phnom Penh, Ground Floor.

The Coffee Club is Australia’s largest home-grown café group with more than 360 stores across nine countries and arrived Cambodia in since 2019 by EFG Cambodia. The Coffee Club brings authentic Australia experience and taste to all customers, accompanied by a brand-new store look with tasteful decorations and designs.


For more information regarding our exciting new menu, please scan the QR code.

EFG Cambodia Organized Sisterhood Luncheon

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Phnom Penh, March 25th, 2022 – EFG Cambodia hosted a Sisterhood Luncheon event at The Coffee Club, AEON Mall. Designed to be a special team building event for EFG’s female employees, it marked the company’s appreciation of their contributions and to show its support to their work dedication.

The event was joined by 40 female staff. EFG female leaders in Cambodia shared their life and professional experiences with the team. It presented an entertaining and productive team building experience for all staff members

Krispy Kreme and Dairy Queen Grand Opening at Eden Garden

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Phnom Penh, March 18th, 2022 – Krispy Kreme and Dairy Queen celebrated the opening of their new store in Eden Garden in style. The opening ceremony was led by  Virak Tep, EFG Cambodia General Manager, Vichika Bunna, Head of Krispy Kreme and Rey Elardo Naputo, Group Quality Assurance Manager.

The opening is significant in that two EFG brands are opening in the same store. It’s a win win for customers and a promising business model.

AN EXCITING NEW FOOD CONCEPT FOR THE PHNOM PENH RIVERSIDE FROM EFG GROUP

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Phnom Penh, March 16th, 2022 – EFG (Express Food Group) Co., Ltd. are delighted to announce an exciting new branded F&B concept coming soon to Hong Kong Land’s flagship riverside project – 313 Quayside.

A first of its kind branded food court will be operated by Cambodia’s award-winning F&B operator EFG on the ground floor of 313 Quayside. Offering convenience and fast casual dining, the new food court will include Cambodia’s #1 pizza restaurant The Pizza Company in a format unseen before in Phnom Penh and returning to the Phnom Penh Riverside after an absence of one year. Also featured will be Dairy Queen (DQ) ice cream, beverages and hotdogs and Krispy Kreme freshly made daily doughnuts and coffee. Food and Drinks can be ordered in advance via “Hungry?” (get.hungryapp.asia) a Smart Phone App that allows customers to combine products from multiple brands in one order for pick up, takeaway, or dine-in in a spacious, stylish, relaxed food court environment.

Two Brand Powerhouses (PTTOR and EFG) partner together to bring Cambodians and Laotians the Best Service Station Experience

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Skun, 15th March 2022 – EFG (Express Food Group) and PTTOR signed an agreement today to open multiple international F&B branded restaurants and kiosks in PTT Stations in Cambodia and Laos. This collaboration includes the first ever The Pizza Company Food Court operation and Dairy Queen (DQ) kiosk within the newly opened PTT Station in Skun.

The Pizza Company is Cambodia’s #1 pizza brand. This much-loved brand was created by Minor Food Group in 2000 and specialises in innovative pizzas with chunky wholesome richer toppings than most western style pizzas. The Pizza Company has defined what pizza means for Asian consumers and with over 50 restaurants, EFG is a significant franchisee of Minor Food Group. This is the first The Pizza Company food court concept outside of an airport terminal.

The essence of the DQ® brand comes to life with every flipped Blizzard® Treat, dipped cone, Dilly® Bar and every other DQ® soft serve treat. There are few brands as iconic as DQ®. The first Dairy Queen location opened in USA in 1940. Since then, the innovative DQ food and treats along with the unique DQ restaurant concepts, have positioned International Dairy Queen as a leader in the quick-service restaurant industry both in the U.S. as well as internationally. EFG operates over 20 DQ’s in Cambodia and Laos.

EFG and PTTOR have agreed multiple further store openings including DQ at PTT Station Chbar Ampov, Phnom Penh and DQ at PTT Station Phontong, Vientiane.

Nuttapong Kaewtrakulpong Managing Director of PTT (Cambodia) Limited subsidiary of PTTOR described the partnership as “significant” in bringing convenient, fast, fresh, fulfilling Grab & Go food and beverages for travelers and the local community serviced by PTT Station. Nuttapong explained “with this signing today, PTTOR now adds EFG’s international brand portfolio to PTTOR’s already successful partnerships with 7-Eleven, and many brands.

Martin Darby, Managing Director of EFG “welcomed” the partnership. PTTOR’s customers will be able to download EFG’s HungryApp (get.hungryapp.asia),
order their food from the car and the food will be available for collection on arrival at
the PTT Station. Martin commented that “EFG’s brands, located within PTT Station will
be available for local customers to order for home and workplace delivery with
each PTT Station’s location providing guaranteed 30-minute delivery via HungryApp’s fleet of drivers”.

Many more locations will be announced soon.

About EFG (Express Food Group)
Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, EFG Group employs over 1,300 people and has an operational presence in 3 countries – Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. EFG is the partner of choice for leading food & beverage brands in Southeast Asia including Minor Food International & Food Passion Group – and for North American brands – International Dairy Queen, Krispy Kreme and Texas (Church’s) Chicken where EFG is the franchisee for Laos. In 2020/21 EFG launched her own brands Hungry? (get.hungryapp.asia) an ecommerce delivery business and Eat Together 一起吃 a Chinese virtual brand serviced by a ghost kitchen.
In 2021, EFG Cambodia was awarded Best Company to Work for in Asia by HR Asia.

Peng Huoth Investment & EFG Announce An F&B Partnership For PH Euro Park And PH Eco Mall

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Phnom Penh, March 9th, 2022 – Peng Huoth Investment and EFG (Express Food Group) announce today that they have reached agreement to bring three much loved food & beverage brands to The Tuscan House at PH Euro Park project and in principle agreement to bring multiple F&B brands to PH Eco Mall.

Opening July 2022, The Pizza Company, Cambodia’s number one pizza brand will be a key anchor tenant of PH Euro Park with a new format store and menu. With inspiration from Italy, this much-loved pizza brand will appropriately be housed in a
beautiful iconic three story Italian Tuscan House. Swensen’s, the beloved American ice cream parlor will open a new integrated pizza and ice cream format. The ever-popular Krispy Kreme doughnut and coffee brand will also be available for dine-in, takeaway or delivery via EFG’s dedicated delivery and pick up App – Hungry? (get.hungryapp.asia).

Martin Darby, Managing Director EFG Group (an RMA Group Company) spoke of his excitement at opening a flagship store at The Tuscan House PH Euro Park and the signing of a long-term F&B partnership with Peng Huoth Investment. “We have worked with Peng Huoth Investment across our businesses for a number of years and we are delighted to now take this partnership to the next level with the announcement of an awesome flagship new retail experience for PH Euro Park and exciting plans for new F&B brands, formats and menus for PH Eco Mall”.

About EFG (Express Food Group) 

Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, EFG Group employs over 1,300 people and has an operational presence in 3 countries – Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. EFG is the partner of choice for leading food & beverage brands in Southeast Asia including Minor Food International & Food Passion Group – and for North American brands – International Dairy Queen, Krispy Kreme and Texas (Church’s) Chicken where EFG is the franchisee for Laos. In 2020/21 EFG launched her own brands Hungry? (get.hungryapp.asia) an ecommerce delivery business and Eat Together 一起吃 a Chinese virtual brand serviced by a ghost kitchen.

In 2021, EFG Cambodia was awarded Best Company to Work for in Asia by HR Asia. 

Top International Ice Cream Brand Signs New Ten-Year Cambodia Franchise Agreement

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Phnom Penh, March 8th, 2022 – Minor Food International (MINT) and EFG (Express Food Group) signed a ten-year agreement today to open multiple new Swensen’s Ice Cream Parlors in Cambodia and Laos. This collaboration includes the first ever integrated pizza restaurant with ice cream parlor – located in the popular Kampuchea Krom district of Phnom Penh – which was officially opened this afternoon. Cambodia’s #1 pizza brand The Pizza Company occupies the ground and first floor of the Kampuchea Krom flagship store location, and the Swensen’s is then cleverly designed to integrate into the pizza restaurant.  With its modern contemporary design and beloved ice cream flavors, suitable for sharing or indulging alone or with loved ones, the new Kampuchea Krom Swensen’s includes many new products and flavours. This is the first integrated format Swensen’s unveiled anywhere in the world and EFG intends to open similar concepts this year in Chbar Ampov and Battambang. 

In addition to the integrated pizza restaurant with ice cream parlor format, EFG will be bringing to Cambodia other Swensen’s formats including a new premium ice cream concept for Aeon Mean Chey Mall and a new modern cafe with pink and pastel colours to be unveiled soon. EFG expects to more than double the number of Swensen’s Cambodia stores over the next few years plus has made a commitment to upgrade and refurbish her existing Swensen’s stores to ensure the very latest look and feel for this much-loved ice cream brand.

Swensen’s first arrived at Minor Food in 1986. The beloved ice cream parlor, established in San Francisco, soon developed into Asia’s largest premium ice cream brand. Under Minor’s Food direction, the Swensen’s brand has evolved from single scoops to a variety of sundaes and today it provides consumers all over Asia with an experience no other brand can provide. EFG Group operates more than 10 Swensen’s restaurants in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar.

Anupon Nitiyanant, General Manager Swensen’s Thailand described EFG as a ‘significant partner and respected operator of The Pizza Company and Swensen’s brands in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar’ and expressed how happy Minor Food International is to sign this new ten-year agreement covering expansion and growth of the Swensen’s brand in Cambodia and Laos. With the signing of this agreement, and earlier long-term agreements covering The Pizza Company, Minor Food International has ensured future investment growth plans for both key brands for the next ten years. 

Martin Darby, Managing Director of EFG Group “welcomed” the signing of this new ten-year master franchise agreement which grants EFG exclusive territory rights for developing Swensen’s stores in Cambodia and Laos.

The Swensen’s Kampuchea Krom is located on Kampuchea Krom Boulevard (128) and opens daily from 9am to 10pm. Swensen’s ice cream products are available for dine-in, takeaway or delivery via EFG’s dedicated delivery and pick up App – Hungry? (get.hungryapp.asia).

About EFG (Express Food Group)

Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, EFG Group employs over 1,300 people and has an operational presence in 3 countries – Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. EFG is the partner of choice for leading food & beverage brands in Southeast Asia including Minor Food International & Food Passion Group – and for North American brands – International Dairy Queen, Krispy Kreme and Texas (Church’s) Chicken where EFG is the franchisee for Laos. In 2020/21 EFG launched her own brands Hungry?  (get.hungryapp.asia) an ecommerce delivery business and Eat Together 一起吃 a Chinese virtual brand serviced by a ghost kitchen.

In 2021, EFG Cambodia was awarded Best Company to Work for in Asia by HR Asia.

The Pizza Company Cambodia Launch Beef Luc Lac Pizza

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Phnom Penh, March 8th, 2022 – To celebrate International Women’s Day, on 8th March 2022, a public holiday in Cambodia, The Pizza Company Cambodia, launched Beef Luc Lac Pizza, the first pizza with beef as a topping.

The pizza is loaded with layers of beef and will satisfy the taste of beef lovers. The  beef Luc Lac pizza is available with pan crust and thin crust. EFG Cambodia consistently innovates with new menu items to create a varied and exciting dining experience.

EFG Cambodia Receives HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021 Award

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Phnom Penh, December 29th, 2021 – EFG Cambodia is extremely excited and honored to announce the recognition of being one of “Best Companies to Work in Asia 2021” by HR Asia. The award ceremony was conducted via streamed live on the HR Asia YouTube Channel on Wednesday, 29th December 2021 at 5pm.

This prestigious award recognizes the company with the best HR practices and has demonstrated high levels of employee engagement and excellent workplace cultures. This award is for all employees in EFG Cambodia.

Congratulations to our EFG Cambodia team on winning this prestigious award. This award recognizes the combined efforts of our many restaurants, production center, call center, delivery driver and support center teams in working together to deliver exceptional customer service in a fun, hardworking, constantly learning environment. We are honored and delighted to accept the award of Best Company to Work For 2021”, said Martin Darby, Managing Director of EFG

We are thankful to every of our employees for their hard work and commitment especially during this challenging time of COVID-19. All team members have been taking care and supporting each other, and at the same time continuing to serve and satisfy our customers with their smile in from approaching 100 food outlets and home delivery throughout Cambodia.

“At EFG Cambodia, we believe that our people are the heart of our business and key success factor to deliver excellent service and 100 % customer Satisfaction. With our slogan “Happy Employee, Happy Customer”, we commit to support each of our team members and have fun at work at the same time, enjoy the ongoing learning and development program, and grow together. For these reasons, a few initiatives have been put in place through our such as the “Dolphin Program”, to ensure that we are bringing positive energy, good teamwork, drive engagement, the culture of excellence, empathy, and approachable leadership into our work place every day.

I would like to take this opportunity to again thank our team members for their commitment, contribution, and the remarkable results for 2021. This award is yours and for everyone.” stated Tep Virak, General Manager EFG Cambodia.

This award is just a beginning of the journey. EFG Cambodia thrives to be the most employee of choices and excellent products and service in the food industry of Cambodia by adhering to our core values, inquisitiveness & Innovation, execution with integrity, as well as teamwork & endurance.

The Pizza Company 11th Excellence Awards 2021

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Phnom Penh, December 23rd, 2021 – EFG Cambodia held The Pizza Company the 11th Pizza Excellence Awards 2021. The Excellence Awards are aimed at providing 100% customer satisfaction and embedding that mindset and spirit into the company culture and employees. 35 TPC stores participated to
compete in:

  • Dough preparation
  • Quality of food, drinks, service, smooth operations for dine-in, take away
    and delivery.
  • Store cleanliness
  • Staff hygiene and grooming
  • COVID-19 safety measure standards for staff and customers including,
    temperature checks, proper mask wearing, frequent hand washing and
    sanitizer application

The winner of the 11th Pizza Excellence Award was The Pizza Company Battambang, led by Mr. Syneurn along with his six staff members. Syseurn stated “My team has one goal, strong commitment and just not for today but each and every day. We will continue to do our best to ensure that we engrave this culture of excellence into our daily operations”.

Other winners are as follows:
Champion Award – TPC Vimean Tep – Store Manager Mao Mouykea
Dough Award and Pizza Make Award – TPC Chhouk Meas – Store Manager
Kim Sokheng
Delivery Award – TPC Monivong – Store Manager Morn Socheat
Service Award – TPC Battambang – Store Manager Nhoek Sinoeun

Added Tep Virak, General Manager of EFG, “By score and by my observation, I can see that everyone is trying harder and harder each year. I am very happy with your efforts and a big congratulations to everyone that have made our The Pizza Company as the #1 Pizza in Cambodia happen”.

Stay tuned for new store openings in the coming months.