Tomo Coffee is a tech-enabled coffee chain offering affordable, high-quality coffee and pastries in high-density, commuter-centric neighborhoods. Through a mix of pop-up, kiosk, and in-line stores, TOMO delivers freshly brewed coffee and mochi donuts with speed, consistency, and hyperlocal appeal.
Startup Description
Tomo Coffee is Manila’s fastest-growing coffee chain, founded in 2022 with the mission to bring high-quality, affordable coffee to the daily routines of students, professionals, and hospital workers. With 30+ locations and over 2 million cups sold, Tomo operates with a digitally-native, hyperlocal strategy — using tech, compact store formats, and lean operations to scale rapidly across Southeast Asia.
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Business Model
Tomo Coffee earns revenue from coffee, beverage, and food sales through 100% owned physical retail outlets and delivery partners. It operates low-CAPEX, fast payback stores (~$10K/store, <6 months payback), enabling high store-level EBITDA margins. Expansion plans include 150 stores by 2025 and 1,015 by 2034. Future monetization may include franchising, app-based orders, and in-house roasting.
Tell us a bit about how founding team knows
each other.
The co-founders previously worked together at AHG Lab and Rentalbee, a venture builder and real estate startup in the Philippines. Their strong professional alignment and shared experience in launching startups formed the foundation of Tomo Coffee.
Why did you decide to start this
company?
To bring affordable, high-quality coffee into the daily lives of Filipinos by combining tech, community, and hospitality.
Are all the founders full-time on this
project?
Yes
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