Russian Oil Company Opens a Coffee Shop Chain in Moscow

Rosneft, the leader of Russian petroleum industry, has partnered with HMSHost International (Autogrill subsidiary) to open Italian cafés at its gas stations. Acafé chain will include 5 places with prospects for further development in Moscow and other regions.

This is not the first time Rosneft cooperates with Autogrill. In 2014 Rosneft opened 8 Acafés at its retail sites during Winter Olympics in Sochi.

The cooperation is based on a franchise agreement. The main goal of this partnership is to increase the revenue of cafés at Rosneft gas stations (Rosneft).