Bualadh bos Oakberry!
Oakberry, the global açaí and smoothie company, have announced the opening of two new Dublin stores within the next month – the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, opening November 8th and a second new Oakberry store will also open early next month in the Ilac Centre, Dublin 1.
The news comes following the unprecedented success of Oakberry’s Anne Street South store (just off Grafton Street) – which now boasts the highest sales of any Oakberry store in Europe and ranking in the top five globally – these new openings mark a major milestone in Oakberry’s Irish expansion. The group today also announced they are aiming to have 18-20 Oakberry stores open right across Ireland by the end of next year, as açai and ‘healthy fast dining’ demand surges here. The Oakberry brand now boasts over 700 stores globally, from London to L.A.
Behind their booming Irish success are three young Dublin-based entrepreneurs, Nick Twomey, Cian O’Donoghue, and Ben Mulligan, who took a bold risk by acquiring the Master Oakberry Franchise for Ireland. Their belief in Oakberry‘s mission and the rapidly growing açaí market has driven them to build something special for the Irish market. With more people choosing plant-based, nutritious, and convenient meals, these young entrepreneurs saw the untapped potential and jumped at the opportunity to introduce Oakberry to Ireland, where the brand’s popularity has since soared.
When asked to describe exactly what an açaí bowl is (for those few of us left who are not already huge fans) Co-owner Ben Mulligan says:
“Oakberry’s açai recipe is natural and organic, gluten-free, vegan and free of artificial preservatives, food colourings and syrups. We then build this with natural and healthy toppings such as 100% peanut butter, fruits, seeds, etc”.
“As delicious as they are, there are also amazing health benefits. Which is why they are so globally associated with a healthy crowd. The açai pulp is a natural antioxidant that neutralises free radicals. It contains minerals like Potassium and Calcium, Vitamin E, healthy fats like Omega 6 and 9, and vegan proteins”.
The three young Dublin entrepreneurs’ gamble is already paying off. In just over a year, Oakberry has made a significant impact in Ireland, with their Anne Street store now already leading the pack in Europe, beating out sales from stores in capitals like London and Paris. This month, the Irish group will launch a new store in the Blanchardstown Centre on November 8th, followed swiftly by another opening in Henry Street’s Ilac Centre in early December. The two new openings will mark 7 stores now in Ireland and the three young Irish entrepreneurs aim to have 18-20 stores open by the end of 2025.
Oakberry Ireland is meeting growing consumer demand while creating jobs and supporting local economies. With ambitious plans for further expansion, including locations as far afield as Cork and Galway, Oakberry Ireland is just getting started.
“We knew we were taking a risk when we brought Oakberry to Ireland, but the response has been incredible,” said Nick Twomey, one of the co-owners. “The Anne Street store’s success showed us that Ireland is ready for a super healthy, more sustainable option when it comes to fast dining, and we’re proud to bring that to more communities across the country.”
Great news for all you açaí lovers out there!
