Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Franchisees Question Ordering and Baijiu Sales Requirements; Brand Cancels Controversial Arrangements
In 2024, Cotti Coffee franchisees questioned headquarters' adjustments to ordering authority and arrangements for stores to sell baijiu. Jiemian News interviewed franchisees and confirmed that the relevant requirements were canceled after opposition, while baijiu products remained visible in some stores. The entry concerns disputes over franchise contracts, product selection, and operational autonomy.