Nothing Before Coffee Brews Up Its Next Big Growth Chapter

To mark the occasion, Nothing Before Coffee today announced its ninth-anniversary celebrations with the launch of ‘9 to 99’, a two-day nationwide consumer offer under which beverages will be available at ₹99 at participating NBC outlets on August 30 and 31.

The anniversary comes as the Jaipur-born brand continues to scale its presence across Bharat, with a footprint spanning 45+ cities across 12 states as of June 2026, and sets its sights on crossing 170 outlets pan-India in FY27.

Founded in Jaipur in 2017, NBC has built its growth around a youth-focused proposition that combines accessible pricing, innovative beverages and vibrant café spaces. Over the years, the brand has expanded across metro, Tier-II and Tier-III markets, taking its café experience to a wider and increasingly aspirational consumer base.

• ‘9 to 99’ Anniversary Offer: Nothing Before Coffee celebrates nine years of brewing stories across Bharat with a pan-India offer, with beverages available at a flat ₹99 on August 30 and 31 at participating outlets.
• 9 Years → 45+ Cities: From a single Jaipur outlet in 2017 to a presence across 45+ cities in 12 states, NBC has been building café culture across Tier-II and Tier-III India at a time when the segment is witnessing strong structural tailwinds.
• Strong Growth: Revenue grew from ₹59 crore in FY25 to ₹90 crore in FY26, representing approximately 52% year-on-year growth.
• 170+ Outlet Ambition: NBC is targeting 170+ outlets by FY27, with a continued focus on high-potential regional markets.

As NBC marks nine years, the brand is bringing together its journey with a consumer-first anniversary celebration. Under the ‘9 to 99’ offer, consumers at participating NBC outlets can enjoy the brand’s beverage menu at a flat ₹99 for two days, including its signature Shrappe and cold coffees, iced lattes, flavoured brews and other beverages.

The anniversary also comes on the back of strong business growth. NBC’s revenue increased from ₹59 crore in FY2024-25 to ₹90 crore in FY2025-26, representing approximately 52% year-on-year growth. The brand has also recorded a 27% increase in outlet count, reflecting its continued expansion into high-potential Tier-II and Tier-III markets.

With its presence now spanning 45+ cities across 12 states, NBC is targeting 170+ outlets across India by the end of FY27. The expansion strategy is focused on regional growth centres, high streets and college clusters, where café consumption is increasingly becoming part of the everyday lifestyle of young consumers.

As café culture expands beyond India’s metros, NBC has built a strong presence among young consumers in markets such as Jaipur, Indore, Lucknow, Varanasi, Surat and Ahmedabad. The brand is also seeing increasing demand from Tier-III markets, where consumers are increasingly seeking café experiences that combine premium ambience with accessible pricing.

Akshay Kedia, Co-founder, Nothing Before Coffee, said, “Nine years of Nothing Before Coffee is a journey we have built together with our consumers. Our growth is a testament to the resonance of the brand and our focus on scalable, unit-economics-driven expansion across Bharat. For Gen Z in Tier-II and Tier-III towns, coffee is no longer just a functional beverage; it is increasingly an accessible lifestyle choice and a means of self-expression.

“Nine years later, as we serve consumers across 45+ cities, the ‘9 to 99’ offer is our way of taking that idea full circle, making our menu accessible at ₹99 to every community that has been part of this journey. From starting out in Jaipur to growing across markets, our focus has always remained on creating an accessible and relevant café experience for today’s India.

“As we enter our tenth year, we will continue to invest in our products, people and presence, while building NBC into a preferred social and café destination for the next generation of Indian consumers.”

Catering to a generation that views iced beverages as an all-day companion, NBC’s cold coffees, iced lattes, Shrappe and flavoured brews have emerged as key volume drivers. Central to NBC’s product identity is the Shrappe, the brand’s signature thick frappe innovation, which has become a category in itself.

NBC’s cold coffee portfolio has also emerged as a primary driver of both footfall and frequency across its outlets.

India’s cold brew and iced coffee market is expected to grow from USD 67 million to USD 332 million by 2034, representing an 18.89% CAGR and making it one of the fastest-growing formats in India’s coffee landscape. NBC’s early and deep commitment to cold, iced and blended formats positions the brand to benefit from this structural tailwind.

As NBC enters its tenth year, the brand remains focused on scaling its footprint while retaining the core proposition that has driven its growth: accessible beverages, India-centric innovation and café experiences that resonate with young consumers