Our Story

130 YEARS OF LEGACY IN THE FRENCH ART OF LIVING

1892

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

1955

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.

1976

Establishment in Gennevilliers

Cafés Richard chose Gennevilliers to establish its roasting facility, which still serves as the company’s headquarters today.

1980

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.

1989

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.

2000

Launch of shop comptoirs Richard

Creation of Comptoirs Richard boutiques, extending Cafés Richard’s expertise to the general public.

2002

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

2005

First Steps Internationally

Creation of an Export department, now rapidly growing, with distributors across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas.

2018

Creation of the Manufacture

In addition to premium roasting, the Manufacture is dedicated to specialty coffees and more exclusive origins.

2022

1st French Roaster Certified for CSR Commitment

Cafés Richard is the first roaster certified for CSR Commitment and Responsibility Europe (Afnor Certification).