Coffee Shops News – Page 5
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NewsDerwent London launches all-day café concept
DL/ Service will be open to the public across four of Derwent’s buildings in Fitzrovia, Old Street and Whitechapel
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NewsStarbucks CEO: ‘We weren’t always delivering’
In an open letter as he takes charge of the coffee giant, Brian Niccol says there are opportunities to improve overwhelming menus, inconsistent product, and long waiting times
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NewsCooks Coffee delivers 23% sales uplift
The Esquires operator further reported a strong pipeline of new stores to add to its 83-strong estate across the UK and Ireland
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee achieving strong like-for-like growth
Same-store sales were up almost 13% last month, while the coffee shop operator has signed a franchise agreement for Northern Ireland, co-founder Gabriel Shohet tells MCA
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NewsRedemption Roasters seeks new home after prison contract terminated
The social enterprise, which helps rehabilitate prisoners and prison leavers with barista and roasting skills, is leaving HMP The Mount after its fees were quadrupled
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NewsOrigins 1450 acquires The Gentlemen Baristas
The Qima Coffee parent company will build upon its UK footprint after acquiring The Gentlemen Baristas’ two sites and 12,000 sq ft roastery
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NewsScoffs Group aims for 400
The Costa Coffee and itsu franchise business is looking to reach the target within five years, with a minimum of 20 stores a year planned
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NewsHonest CEO joins Espresso House
Thomas Kelly, who remains at Honest Burgers as chairman, is leaving to run the Nordic 500-strong premium coffee shop group
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NewsMerrie England acquired by SkinnyBrands founder
The six-strong Yorkshire cafe chain has been acquired by local businessman Gary Conway who plans to expand it beyond its current footprint
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NewsStarbucks replaces CEO
Laxman Narasimhan is being replaced by Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol, after the coffee chain’s sales failed to meet expectations, and activist investor Elliot acquired a stake in the company
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NewsBewiched Coffee sees strong LFL growth
The independent coffee shop brand, which has just opened its 19th site in Leamington Parade, has seen close to double-digit like-for-like sales growth across all dayparts
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NewsOptimum Group sourcing new Costa sites
The Costa, Kaspa’s, and I am Doner franchisee is planning further openings for its coffee and doner businesses
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NewsRoasting Plant Coffee raises $10m to accelerate outlet growth
The specialty coffee roaster and café chain plans to open new sites in strategic locations, including London, Washington DC, New York, and Chicago
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NewsIn pictures: Costa unveils refreshed New Oxford Street store
The new design, which has also been rolled out at the brand’s Tooley Street site, offers touch screen ordering and a dedicated collection point to speed up service
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NewsSecond Cup seeks to revive UK estate
The Canadian coffee chain, which used to operate 11 sites in the UK, is seeking a master franchise partner to rebuild its presence
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NewsGrind partners with British Airways
A range of speciality coffee will be available to purchase on all short-haul BA flights from London Heathrow and London Gatwick
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NewsNew FD at Black Sheep Coffee
Thomas Colebourn joins the coffee shop operator as it looks to enter the drive-thru market following the recent opening of its 100th site
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NewsNero Group posts record sales
The coffee shop operator reported sales of £544m in its 2024 financial year, with like-for-like sales growth of 8.4%
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NewsCaravan attains B Corp certification
The founders credited sustainable coffee sourcing programmes, energy-efficient roasting, and charity partnerships as important factors behind its strong scores
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NewsCosta unveils new store design
Reopened after a major refurbishment, the coffee giant’s Tooley Street site now features touchscreen ordering systems, a modern seating area, multiple charging points, and a refreshed counter space