Benugo and BaxterStorey owner WSH Group has acquired London-based boutique café chain Notes for an undisclosed sum.
The 11-strong coffee roastery and wine bar concept will continue to operate as “an autonomous business”, WHS Group said, with plans for “ambitious future growth”.
“We can confirm a new partnership between WSH and Notes Coffee Roasters,” Noel Mahony, WSH’s executive director, said.
“Notes offers an exciting new concept for the WSH family; with a London-based roastery and wholesale business, in addition to a day-to-night concept which has been incredibly successful.”
James Horler, Notes chairman described the development as “very exciting”.
“The founders Robert Robinson and Fabio Ferreira are staying with the company to drive forward the performance,” he added.
“With their knowledge and enthusiasm, combined with the structure, support and breadth of WSH then this is a very positive move for both parties.”
Notes was founded in 2010 currently and currently operates cafes at locations including Moorgate, Trafalgar Square, King’s Cross, and Canary Wharf.
It also runs a roastery in the capital and a wholesale business.
The news comes after a Lumina Intelligence report revealed that coffee shops, fast food, sandwich and bakery were among the strongest-performing channels between 2019-2022.
