Coffee Shops News – Page 3
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NewsPret CEO: franchising, AI, and the next phase of growth
Pret A Manger is accelerating its shift towards a franchise-first model, with CEO Pano Christou describing the move as a “real big bet” in the brand’s growth strategy
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NewsNero Group posts record sales in H1
The owner of Caffe Nero, Coffee#1 and 200 Degrees, reported record sales of £310m for the first half of its financial year
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NewsAI adoption in hospitality outpaces other sectors
More than half (53%) of hospitality businesses are now using AI technology, a rate that exceeds adoption levels across other industries, according to Access Hospitality’s Tech Trend Guide 2025
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NewsGrind grows coffee shop sales by 13%
The coffee shop operator and roaster has raised £10m in additional funding, after growing sales by 38% last year to £30m
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NewsStarbucks to enforce new ‘code of conduct’
Part of the coffee giant’s ‘Back to Starbucks’ turnaround strategy, the code prioritises paying customers and may see guests asked to leave if they do not make a purchase
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NewsHotel Chocolat’s cafés boost growth
The premium chocolatier’s Velvetiser Café format recorded a 33% year-on-year sales increase
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NewsSainsbury’s to shut remaining cafes
The supermarket will close its 61 remaining company-run in-store cafés, and remove patisserie, hot food and pizza counters
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NewsStarbucks to reduce management headcount in global cost-cutting
Starbucks has announced significant organisational changes as part of its ’Back to Starbucks’ strategy, aiming to streamline operations and enhance customer experience globally
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NewsEsquires lines up six more coffee shops
Cooks Coffee Company hopes to have 100 stores operating by the end of 2025, up from its current 87
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NewsCaffè Nero reports 14% festive sales uplift
The coffee house achieved a 9% like-for-like sales increase in its UK estate, in the five weeks to 30 December 2024, versus 2023, with more than 40% of all transactions coming through its app
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee to expand presence in Scotland
The coffee shop chain continues to grow its presence in the UK, with plans for 14 new stores in Scotland over the next five years
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NewsHagen unveils new espresso bar concept
The Danish-inspired speciality coffee group has launched a new site in London’s Mayfair, which houses a roasting room and circular bar
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NewsCoffi Lab receives £1.5m funding boost
The Wales-based dog-friendly coffee shop concept has received the investment from the Development Bank of Wales to scale its store network
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NewsCosta stores experience supply shortages
Customers have been left unable to buy certain food products including cakes, baps and pastries from selected Costa cafes due to the disruption
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NewsBakers + Baristas looks to continued growth
The bakery cafe chain plans to expand through new openings, further refurbishments, and an increased focus on improving sales through online channels
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NewsBold Street Coffee expands reach with subscription service
The coffee shop chain has launched a new delivery service following the successful opening of its fifth site in Manchester
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NewsYolk to launch coffee subscription
Launching in January, its tiered subscription service, Yolk BrewClub, will be available across its nine sites in central London.
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NewsCaffè Nero expands Waitrose partnership with new coffee shops
Caffè Nero outposts have opened in five Waitrose stores last week, offering coffee made by baristas alongside Waitrose’s food menu
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NewsStarbucks: ‘We’re going to do fewer things better’
Starbucks is pushing forward with its mobile order business as it focuses on wait time optimisation and menu simplification - with the aim of getting customers their coffee in under 30 seconds
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NewsCooks Coffee to expand Esquires in Ireland
The agreement with Dairygold will see Esquires operate four cafes within Co-Op Superstores owned by Dairygold, in Ireland, as Cooks looks to build its presence in the country.