Żabka Polska, better known as Żabka (lit. "little frog"), is a chain of convenience stores with approximately 11,000 locations across Poland, operated by around 9,000 franchisees. The company serves over three million customers daily and generated approximately €4.6 billion in revenue in 2023.
Żabka stores feature a Żabka Cafe area where customers can find fast food, hot snacks and coffee. The company also offers several products under its own brands, such as Szamamm ready-to-eat meals, Tomcio Paluch sandwiches, Wycisk fresh juices and lemonades, and Foodini healthy liquid snacks. Additionally, the stores provide various services, including lottery tickets, credit and debit card cash deposits and withdrawals, gift and prepaid card purchases, utility bill payments, and parcel delivery and collection.
The company has been expanding into new formats, including cashierless Żabka Nano stores and drive-through Żabka Drive stores. Since 2024, the Żabka Group has been expanding into the Romanian market under the Froo brand, aiming to operate 200 stores and generate €175 million in revenues by the end of the year.
History
Żabka was founded by entrepreneur Mariusz Świtalski in 1998 and in the same year opened its first seven stores in Poznań and Swarzędz.