Our Story
130 YEARS OF LEGACY IN THE FRENCH ART OF LIVING
Creation of Maison Richard
The history of Maison Richard begins with its founder, Pierre Fayel, and continues with his son Auguste. The official founding date dates back to the purchase of a wholesale wine warehouse at 11 rue des Cailloux in Clichy. Henri Richard, cousin of Auguste Fayel, joined the company in 1920 and acquired it in 1938. Learn more about Vins Richard
First coffee roasting in Asnières
André Richard, eldest son of Henri, joined the company and launched its coffee roasting operations in Asnières. In 1964, his brother Pierre Richard came on board after completing his studies, expanding the coffee business in Paris and establishing Cafés Richard as an independent entity.
Establishment in Gennevilliers
Cafés Richard chose Gennevilliers to establish its roasting facility, which still serves as the company’s headquarters today.
Regional expansion closer to our customers
Cafés Richard expanded regionally, starting with Tours, which became the company’s second roasting site. Today, the company is present across the country through its 12 regional offices and warehouses.
Creation of Expresso Service
Expresso Service is today the leading technical service for coffee and hot beverages, dedicated to professionals in the hospitality industry in France.
Launch of shop comptoirs Richard
Creation of Comptoirs Richard boutiques, extending Cafés Richard’s expertise to the general public.
Creation of the Coffee Academy and the UniversiThé
Committed to sharing its expertise, Cafés Richard also became an accredited training organization and created the Coffee Academy and the UniversiThé
First Steps Internationally
Creation of an Export department, now rapidly growing, with distributors across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas.
Creation of the Manufacture
In addition to premium roasting, the Manufacture is dedicated to specialty coffees and more exclusive origins.
1st French Roaster Certified for CSR Commitment
Cafés Richard is the first roaster certified for CSR Commitment and Responsibility Europe (Afnor Certification).
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