<P> The first one in the United States opened in Chicago, Illinois, in May 2001 when there were about 300 worldwide . In 2004 McCafé opened in Costa Rica and in France, and the next year, the concept was launched in Italy . In 2007, the chain expanded to Japan as part of McDonald's efforts to boost sales with healthier soup and sandwich offerings and reach out to new customers who favoured traditional coffee shops . Despite being a relatively small part of McDonald's overall strategy, there are currently 1,300 worldwide . </P> <P> In June 2006 the very first McCafé in Bulgaria opened at the Mall of Sofia . </P> <P> McCafé arrived In Paraguay in 2007 . </P> <P> In August 2008, McDonald's expanded their McCafé concept to South Africa, where the McDonald's franchise is already a household name and one of the largest fast - food chains in the country . At the end of 2009 McCafé drinks were available at McDonald's restaurants in the United States . McCafé opened in El Salvador on July 6, 2010, located in McDonald's restaurants in the Zona Rosa and Próceres Boulevard with the goal of providing the aroma, flavor and texture of 100% Salvadorian gourmet coffee . </P>

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