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Qapera Solves Restaurants' High Cost Problem with Technology

According to data published by TÜİK, the annual price increase in restaurants and hotels has exceeded 65%. The key to the solution for restaurants that reflect rising costs on prices came from a local initiative. The local initiative, which develops cost management and central production software specific to restaurants, was among the 2024 initiatives of one of Turkey's leading acceleration programs.

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The September 2024 consumer price index data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) showed that annual inflation in restaurants and hotels was at 65,14%. The restaurant inflation, which came in higher than the headline CPI this month, was the latest evidence of cost increases in restaurants. Taking action to prevent restaurant closures and reduce high costs, local startup Qapera developed cost management and central production software specifically for the restaurant sector.

“Restaurants Don’t Know Their Costs Exactly”

Emphasizing that the software they developed essentially helps restaurant businesses control their inventory and increase their efficiency, Qapera Co-Founder Çağlar Yılmaz, “The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) data shows that 2023% of the companies that will close in Turkey in 8 are restaurants and eateries. Inventory and stock management is one of the main reasons for restaurant closures. The fact that businesses do not fully know their food costs is becoming one of the biggest problems of the restaurant sector, especially during global inflation periods. With the artificial intelligence-supported solution it developed, Qapera optimizes the supply and inventory processes of restaurants while contributing to a 28% increase in profitability by providing real-time cost reports. With the central production system, restaurants can manage their production processes from a single screen. Working in full compatibility with the restaurants' existing POS and accounting systems, Qapera maximizes production efficiency and reporting capabilities.”

So, Why Can't the Problem of High Prices and Costs in Restaurants Be Solved?

This is because this problem is usually not managed by appropriate software. Currently, restaurants are trying to solve cost management with additional modules in POS systems or accounting software. However, these systems are not actually developed to provide cost control. Inventory management features are usually added modules just to be able to say “we also offer inventory management”. These modules do not offer cost management as the main purpose, but as a tool to sell their main products. Therefore, their use is complex, expensive to manage and requires expert personnel. This situation leads to the failure to develop an effective solution to the problem of stock loss due to the restaurants not being able to use the product.

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Çağlar Yılmaz, who stated that businesses today lose more than half of the raw materials they purchase without converting them into value and that many businesses are not aware of this, said, “Businesses that cannot make a profit try to close this gap by increasing menu prices, but this situation makes service inflation resistant, leads to consumer reaction and loss of customers. Based on the insight that businesses should control losses instead of increasing prices, Qapera, the new generation cost management and central production software we developed specifically for restaurants, helps businesses measure their costs daily, detect losses and leaks on the same day and solve problems in a timely manner. Restaurant owners who manage their restaurants in a smart and data-based way can make their choice by trying Qapera, which was developed as an effective solution to stock loss problems, free of charge for 14 days.” Qapera Founding Partner Çağlar Yılmaz, reminding that Qapera is supported by TÜBİTAK, Trakya Teknopark, KWORKS, Yapı Kredi and KOSGEB, concluded his evaluations with the following expressions: “Our aim is to enable businesses to manage their costs in an easy, understandable and trackable way and to support them in taking the necessary precautions by instantly seeing their profitability.”

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The Delicious Smell of Turkish Coffee Surrounded London with Coffee World

Kahve Dünyası, which pioneers the promotion of Turkish coffee culture worldwide, celebrated December 5th World Turkish Coffee Day at its store in London. Turkish coffee was served to all guests visiting the store throughout the day, providing a unique experience where flavor and culture come together.

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Kahve Dünyası has made it its mission to keep Turkish coffee culture alive and introduce it to the whole world since the day it was founded. 5 December World Turkish Coffee Daycelebrated at its store in London.

Turkish coffee was served to all guests who came to the store at the event, which was attended by the London representatives of the Turkish press and lasted all day. The unique aroma and traditional presentation of Turkish coffee, which is on the 'UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity', provided Londoners with an unforgettable experience full of flavor.

Source: HORECA TREND and Coffee World

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New Advertising Campaign from Kahve Dünyası and Cem Yılmaz: What's Up Gofrik!

The new advertising campaign of Kahve Dünyası's legendary product Gofrik, featuring Cem Yılmaz, is starting. The new campaign, consisting of 10 films with the slogan "What's up Gofrik!", will present Cem Yılmaz's desire to prepare an advertising campaign for Gofrik to the audience in an entertaining language.

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The new advertising campaign of Kahve Dünyası's uniquely delicious Gofrik, which has become a phenomenon, is starting with the famous artist Cem Yılmaz. With its 23 percent dry pistachio, unique Altınmarka chocolate and crispy layers, Gofrik, which is unique, will this time make a name for itself and its taste with one of Turkey's most beloved names, Cem Yılmaz. The new campaign, consisting of 10 films prepared with the slogan What's up Gofrik!, will meet with consumers through Cem Yılmaz's preparation and request for an advertising campaign for Gofrik. Throughout the advertising campaign prepared by Federation, Cem Yılmaz continues his preparations for his dream campaign with great enthusiasm and excitement for Gofrik, while the efforts of those around him to take him down will be emphasized with an entertaining language.

Speaking at the launch event of the new advertising campaign, Altınmarka Consumer Products Group General Manager Dilara Altınkılıç Kutmangil; “We wanted to sign a ‘special’ advertising campaign for Gofrik, which has created a premium segment in its category and is much loved by consumers. In this sense, we wanted to proceed on this path with a ‘special’ person, Cem Yılmaz, who is much loved by Turkey, with his unique style and his effect on the masses. Cem Yılmaz’s humorous perspective, unique talent and sincerity reflected Gofrik in the most accurate way and provided a perfect harmony with our brand. It was a beautiful work that we all liked. I would like to thank Cem Yılmaz for his interest and contributions in the realization of this successful collaboration. I think our consumers will follow our commercials with interest and appreciation.”

Stating that Kahve Dünyası always aims to exceed the expectations of its consumers by offering them unique tastes, Kahve Dünyası General Manager Kaan Altınkılıç He continued his words as follows; “We prioritize taste, quality and originality in every product of ours. Gofrik has become a special product that emerged with this understanding and has received great acclaim. It was loved very much and has become a phenomenon. Today, we are experiencing the excitement of the new advertising campaign we have prepared with our dear Cem Yılmaz for this special product. While designing our campaign, we aimed to create a unique campaign that suits the identity of Gofrik, which stands out from its competitors with both its taste and quality. Therefore, we thought that no one else could take part in the advertising campaign other than Cem Yılmaz, one of the most special names in Turkey. He not only brought this campaign to life with his unique style, but also beautifully reflected the spirit of Gofrik. He made a great contribution to this project with both his professionalism and sincerity. I sincerely thank Cem Yılmaz for being with us on this fun journey.”

Source: HORECA TREND and Coffee World

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Arabica Coffee House 2025 Investment Target 200 Million

Our 170% local and national brand Arabica Coffee House continues to serve qualified coffee lovers with nearly 2025 branches in Turkey. Investing in sectors that form part of its business, Arabica Coffee House operates in many areas such as solar energy, food factory, furniture factory, sauce syrup production facility, coffee oil obtained from coffee pulp and cream production. With its investments in these areas, the total investment target for 200 is approximately 2025 million TL, and the branch target for 230 is XNUMX…

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Making statements about coffee prices reaching a 47-year peak, Arabica Coffee House CEO Sertaç Yalçın: “There is more than one reason for the increase in coffee prices. Especially after the pandemic, prices on the coffee exchange rose to levels of $200-250, and now they have risen to levels of $320. The price increase is related to climate changes in the coffee-growing geography, as well as farmers' efforts to increase prices by making contracts for coffee purchases after the pandemic. At the same time, demand for coffee is increasing, but since production is not increasing at the same pace, this supply-demand imbalance is also pushing prices up,” he explained.

Our Branch Target for 2025 is 230

Rugged: “ In addition to all this, companies are also making long-term contracts and foreign exchange indexed agreements to control costs, and they are also trying to balance price increases by working with stocks in product supply. In addition to the increase in coffee prices, there are also serious increases in other costs such as labor and packaging. Coffee consumption has become a lifestyle, and for this reason, we predict that consumption will continue despite price increases. We are celebrating our 10th anniversary on this path we set out on with the slogan “Make a Difference, Be a Pioneer”. We will continue our investments without slowing down. We will make a total investment of 2025 million in 200, and we aim to increase the number of our branches to 230,” he said.

Arabica Coffee House, which imports its own coffee and has a daily roasting capacity of 3 tons, maintains its distinction as a meeting point that coffee lovers trust.

Arabica Coffee House aims to be a pioneer by creating awareness in the sector with its maestro concept that will offer a different experience in the near future, with branches to be opened in Istanbul Bebek and Koşuyolu.

Source: HORECA TREND and Arabica Coffee House

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