Wayne's Coffee mug

Overview

This item is a branded Wayne's Coffee ceramic mug used in Wayne’s Coffee cafés. Wayne’s Coffee (also styled as Waynes) is a Swedish coffeehouse chain that began in Stockholm in 1994 and grew through franchising and international expansion. (waynescoffee.com)

Brand origin and history

Wayne’s Coffee was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1994 by a group of friends aiming to introduce a modern café and “fika” experience. The chain developed a franchise model in the late 1990s and expanded into several European and Asian markets. (waynescoffee.com)

Ownership and corporate structure

In 2018 Wayne’s Coffee was acquired by Tank & Rast (through its TRE subsidiary). Tank & Rast is a Germany‑based motorway services group that operates service areas, filling stations and hospitality concepts and now provides the corporate backing for Waynes’ international growth. The Wayne’s Coffee locations are generally operated under franchise agreements or local master franchise partnerships in each country. (mynewsdesk.com)

Manufacturing and product notes

The mug pictured is a piece of branded café merchandise or in‑house drinkware; the image does not show a manufacturer label or country of origin stamp, so the exact production country cannot be determined from the photo. Branded drinkware is commonly produced by multiple suppliers and may be manufactured in different countries depending on procurement (often Asia or Europe), which is why the manufacturing origin is listed as "Multiple countries."

Practical summary

• Product: Wayne's Coffee branded ceramic coffee mug (drinkware sold/used by the coffeehouse).
• Brand origin: Sweden (founded 1994).
• Current ultimate owner: Tank & Rast (Germany) via TRE.
• Distribution/operation: Franchise model with local master franchisees in each market. (waynescoffee.com)