{"id":21161,"date":"2024-08-14T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/historias.starbucks.com\/en-es\/?post_type=press&#038;p=21161"},"modified":"2025-03-04T09:46:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T17:46:10","slug":"starbucks-opens-first-store-in-ecuador","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/historias.starbucks.com\/en-es\/press\/2024\/starbucks-opens-first-store-in-ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"Starbucks Opens First Store in Ecuador\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured alignfull has-large-flow-space requires-no-top-page-spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h1\t\t\t\tclass=\"sbx-page-header-featured__title is-style-display-sm\"\n\t\t\t\titemprop=\"headline\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tStarbucks Opens First Store in Ecuador\u00a0\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__excerpt\" 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the Caribbean (LAC) and 87<sup>th<\/sup> market globally. The opening also marks Starbucks 1,700<sup>th<\/sup> store in the LAC region.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p>Located at Scala Mall, a three-storied dining and shopping hub in Quito\u2019s Cumbay\u00e1 neighborhood, the new caf\u00e9 is the first of five Starbucks stores planned for Ecuador within the coming year. A second store will open at Condado Mall on August 22, followed by a store at Centro Comercial I\u00f1aquito in October and two additional stores in 2025.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p>Starbucks stores in Ecuador will be operated by Delonorte S.A., a subsidiary of Delosi, which manages 120 Starbucks locations in Peru and 7 locations in Bolivia. Delosi has been Starbucks trusted licensed business partner since 2003 when the operator unveiled Starbucks first store in the Andean region in Lima, Peru.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6720\" height=\"4480\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9780.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9780.jpg 6720w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9780-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9780-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9780-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9780-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9780-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6720px) 100vw, 6720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<body><p>\u201cWe are tremendously proud to celebrate our 1,700th store in Latin America and the Caribbean with the opening of Ecuador\u2019s first Starbucks caf\u00e9 in the historic and vibrant city of Quito,\u201d said Ricardo Arias-Nath, svp and president of Starbucks in Latin America and the Caribbean. \u201cStarbucks has been sourcing high-quality <em>Arabica<\/em> coffee from Ecuador for over a decade, and with our first store opening in the market, we look forward to creating moments of connection over coffee for Ecuadorian customers and continuing the rich coffee traditions inherent to the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p>Cristel Delgado, brand manager of Starbucks Ecuador added, \u201cOur commitment to Ecuador is long-term. We are very happy to be able to connect with the market\u2019s coffee culture and traditions, and we are honored to open our first store in Ecuador. We aim to make a positive impact in our communities by creating jobs, establishing a Third Place for our customers, elevating everyday moments, and providing flavorful experiences for our partners and customers. This is just the beginning of our efforts to foster connections and celebrate the vibrant spirit of our community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p><strong>Sustainable Caf\u00e9 with Design Inspired by Local Coffee Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p>Known for its rich history in coffee production, Ecuador is a market with a thriving coffee culture. The new store adds to this by offering a warm and familiar coffeehouse experience alongside Starbucks signature handcrafted beverages.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6387\" height=\"4258\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9993.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9993.jpg 6387w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9993-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9993-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9993-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9993-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_9993-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6387px) 100vw, 6387px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<body><p>With a caf\u00e9 and indoor terrace overlooking the Scala Shopping mall with combined seating for up to 50 people, the 140 m<sup>2<\/sup> store has been meticulously designed to ensure that every visitor feels the passion for coffee that defines Starbucks. The store maximizes its impact by accentuating the bar, where the magic of coffee comes to life, and features modular wood panels, marble counters, and digital menu boards.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p>The art in Starbucks Scala Mall store is a celebration of local culture, thanks to the talent of renowned Ecuadorian artist Apitat\u00e1n (also known as Juan Sebasti\u00e1n Aguirre R\u00edos), whose central mural intertwines themes of ancestry, nature, and coffee. It features a woman, symbolizing nature and coffee&#8217;s origins, who is flanked by local animals, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The side columns display a blooming Guayac\u00e1n Andino tree, native to Ecuador, and a toucan over a coffee farm, with a jaguar-masked man inviting exploration on the opposite side. This detailed artwork reflects the local landscape\u2019s beauty and diversity, balancing realism with artistic interpretation. The installation connects customers with Ecuador\u2019s coffee culture, celebrating the bond between nature, heritage, and the coffee community.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6642\" height=\"4428\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_0216.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_0216.jpg 6642w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_0216-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_0216-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_0216-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_0216-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/BICUBIK_0216-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6642px) 100vw, 6642px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<body><p>The caf\u00e9 is also certified as a Greener Store, as Starbucks accelerates\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/stories\/2021\/starbucks-greener-stores-accelerate-global-movement-towards-a-more-sustainable-future\/\" class=\"is-external-link\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the international expansion<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" width=\"13\">\n\t<path d=\"M13 .43v3.9a.43.43 0 1 1-.87 0V1.48l-6.19 6.2a.43.43 0 0 1-.61 0 .43.43 0 0 1 0-.62l6.2-6.2H8.66a.43.43 0 1 1 0-.86h3.9c.24 0 .43.2.43.43ZM11.27 11.7V6.5a.43.43 0 1 0-.87 0v5.2c0 .24-.2.43-.43.43H1.3a.43.43 0 0 1-.43-.43V3.03c0-.24.2-.43.43-.43h5.2a.43.43 0 1 0 0-.87H1.3c-.72 0-1.3.59-1.3 1.3v8.67c0 .72.58 1.3 1.3 1.3h8.67c.71 0 1.3-.58 1.3-1.3Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/a>\u00a0of its open-source\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/press\/2018\/starbucks-announces-global-greener-stores-commitment\/\" class=\"is-external-link\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Greener Store Framework<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" width=\"13\">\n\t<path d=\"M13 .43v3.9a.43.43 0 1 1-.87 0V1.48l-6.19 6.2a.43.43 0 0 1-.61 0 .43.43 0 0 1 0-.62l6.2-6.2H8.66a.43.43 0 1 1 0-.86h3.9c.24 0 .43.2.43.43ZM11.27 11.7V6.5a.43.43 0 1 0-.87 0v5.2c0 .24-.2.43-.43.43H1.3a.43.43 0 0 1-.43-.43V3.03c0-.24.2-.43.43-.43h5.2a.43.43 0 1 0 0-.87H1.3c-.72 0-1.3.59-1.3 1.3v8.67c0 .72.58 1.3 1.3 1.3h8.67c.71 0 1.3-.58 1.3-1.3Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/a>\u00a0in support of its global goal to reduce carbon, water, and waste footprints by 50% by 2030. Following extensive evaluation, industry benchmarking, and external expert consultation, the Greener Store program was designed around eight key dimensions: Site Criteria, Energy\u00a0Efficiency, Water Stewardship, Waste Diversion, Renewable Energy, Responsible Materials, Engagement, Health &amp; Well-being. These dimensions are strategically chosen to maximize the mitigation of Starbucks environmental impact.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p>When fully implemented, Greener Store design standards deliver more than a 25% improvement in energy performance and an absolute reduction in energy use of 10-15%. They also deliver more than a 30% improvement in store water usage. Lastly, Greener Store design and operational standards can deliver between 10-75% landfill diversion based on local infrastructure. Supporting packaging and reuse strategies will also reduce store waste, improve the recycling and composability of packaging, and promote reusability.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p><strong>Dedication to Ecuadorian Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p>Guided by Starbucks Mission \u2013 <em>with every cup, with every conversation, with every community, we nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection<\/em> \u2013 the company is committed to attracting and retaining an industry-leading team of partners and creating opportunities to develop fulfilling careers in the coffee industry. With the five stores expected for Ecuador by the end of 2025, Starbucks will positively impact the Quito community by supporting more than 50 local jobs.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9161.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9161.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9161-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9161-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9161-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9161-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9161-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<body><p>Furthermore, Starbucks green apron partners for the Scala Mall store underwent several months of barista training in Peru where they learned how to prepare Starbucks signature handcrafted coffee beverages. In addition to Starbucks core beverages, customers visiting the Scala Mall store will be able to enjoy a selection of premium whole bean coffee, Frappuccino\u00ae Blended Beverages, and local delights such as <em>yuca<\/em> bread.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<div data-version=\"2022.04.12.002\" class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 wp-block-gallery-1\"><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5854\" height=\"3903\" data-id=\"21229\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9141-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9141-1.jpg 5854w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9141-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9141-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9141-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9141-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9141-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5854px) 100vw, 5854px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<body><p>Starbucks has a longstanding commitment of investing in the communities it serves worldwide, and The Starbucks Foundation will provide a grant of $10,000 to local nonprofit organization Fundaci\u00f3n Forge Ecuador. Awarded as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/stories\/global-community-impact-grants\/\" class=\"is-external-link\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Community Impact Grants<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" width=\"13\">\n\t<path d=\"M13 .43v3.9a.43.43 0 1 1-.87 0V1.48l-6.19 6.2a.43.43 0 0 1-.61 0 .43.43 0 0 1 0-.62l6.2-6.2H8.66a.43.43 0 1 1 0-.86h3.9c.24 0 .43.2.43.43ZM11.27 11.7V6.5a.43.43 0 1 0-.87 0v5.2c0 .24-.2.43-.43.43H1.3a.43.43 0 0 1-.43-.43V3.03c0-.24.2-.43.43-.43h5.2a.43.43 0 1 0 0-.87H1.3c-.72 0-1.3.59-1.3 1.3v8.67c0 .72.58 1.3 1.3 1.3h8.67c.71 0 1.3-.58 1.3-1.3Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/a> initiative, this grant will support Fundaci\u00f3n Forge Ecuador in improving the economic and social conditions of 29 youth in Ecuador with soft skills training and job placement that enables them to build transferable skills and secure high quality formal jobs.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p>In an effort to positively impact communities around the stores set to open soon, Starbucks Ecuador partners celebrated the market entry by participating in a volunteer initiative with the nonprofit organization Junior Achievement Ecuador, focusing on cleaning the San Pedro River in Quito.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9279-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9279-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9279-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9279-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9279-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/08\/Starbucks-13ago9279-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<body><p class=\"has-text-align-center\">++++++++<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p>Learn more about the Scala Store on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@starbucks_ecuador\" class=\"is-external-link\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starbucks Ecuador TikTok<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" width=\"13\">\n\t<path d=\"M13 .43v3.9a.43.43 0 1 1-.87 0V1.48l-6.19 6.2a.43.43 0 0 1-.61 0 .43.43 0 0 1 0-.62l6.2-6.2H8.66a.43.43 0 1 1 0-.86h3.9c.24 0 .43.2.43.43ZM11.27 11.7V6.5a.43.43 0 1 0-.87 0v5.2c0 .24-.2.43-.43.43H1.3a.43.43 0 0 1-.43-.43V3.03c0-.24.2-.43.43-.43h5.2a.43.43 0 1 0 0-.87H1.3c-.72 0-1.3.59-1.3 1.3v8.67c0 .72.58 1.3 1.3 1.3h8.67c.71 0 1.3-.58 1.3-1.3Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/starbucksecuador_\/?hl=en\" class=\"is-external-link\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starbucks Ecuador Instagram<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" width=\"13\">\n\t<path d=\"M13 .43v3.9a.43.43 0 1 1-.87 0V1.48l-6.19 6.2a.43.43 0 0 1-.61 0 .43.43 0 0 1 0-.62l6.2-6.2H8.66a.43.43 0 1 1 0-.86h3.9c.24 0 .43.2.43.43ZM11.27 11.7V6.5a.43.43 0 1 0-.87 0v5.2c0 .24-.2.43-.43.43H1.3a.43.43 0 0 1-.43-.43V3.03c0-.24.2-.43.43-.43h5.2a.43.43 0 1 0 0-.87H1.3c-.72 0-1.3.59-1.3 1.3v8.67c0 .72.58 1.3 1.3 1.3h8.67c.71 0 1.3-.58 1.3-1.3Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/a> channels. 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