
The best coffee franchise opportunities in the UK. Compare investment levels, brands, and business models.
Coffee franchises offer a proven route into one of the UK's most active sectors. Whether you're new to franchising or an experienced investor, these opportunities come with full training, brand backing, and ongoing support.
Tip: Always ask the franchisor for a full cost breakdown including setup, equipment, and working capital. The franchise fee is only part of the total investment.
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Franchises
£15,000
Lowest Investment
£380,000
Highest Investment

From £15,000
Creams Cafe is the dessert parlour brand that sparked a revolution on the high street. Founded in 2008 by Adam Mani and Balal Aqil, the first restaurant opened in Southall in 2011 and the queues have not stopped since. Now operating around 100 stores across the country, Creams serves waffles, gelato, crepes, sundaes and more in iconic, vibrant interiors. With a proven franchise model, multi-site opportunities and strong delivery platform, it is a flagship brand in the dessert dining sector.

From £16,000
Mooboo is the UK's largest bubble tea franchise operator, established in Camden, London in 2012. With over 100 sites across the country and more than 1,000 flavour combinations, the brand has capitalised on the explosive growth of the boba tea market. Mooboo offers franchisees a family-like support structure, strong brand recognition and a proven model in one of the UK's fastest-growing food and drink categories.

From £20,950
Cafe2U is the world's largest mobile coffee van franchise, serving fresh espresso, speciality drinks and snacks to workplaces, business parks and events. Launched here in 2004 after pioneering the mobile café concept in Australia, the brand has over 85 franchise partners and an award-winning van-based model that lets owners skip high-street rent, landlords and staff headaches while tapping into a booming coffee market.

From £21,000
Dirt Coffee Co is a fast-growing speciality coffee and all-day dining brand launched in 2024 by DMH Brands, founded by serial entrepreneur David Hodgetts (previously co-founder of Triple Two Coffee). Blending speciality coffee, fresh food and an evening cocktail offer, the brand targets lower-overhead locations to deliver a more accessible, profit-focused franchise model in one of the most resilient consumer sectors.

From £25,000
Mango Twist is a vibrant dessert and drinks brand inspired by the famous mangonadas of Mexico and other Latin American fruit treats. Founded in 2024 by Dominic Vargas, it has built a loyal London following with fresh fruit, bold flavours and a playful tropical identity. With multiple format options including kiosks, mall units and high street stores, Mango Twist offers a flexible, fast-growing opportunity in a thriving dessert market.

From £25,000
7th Heaven is a multi-award-winning bakery café brand founded in India in 2011, now expanding rapidly across the British market and into the US. With 350+ outlets across 125+ cities globally, the brand is famous for its unique Live Cakes in 7 Minutes concept, custom 3D cakes and a 300-strong product range. Strong gross margins, full training and proven systems make it one of the more accessible bakery franchise opportunities available today.

From £100,000
Puccino's is a distinctly British coffee franchise, established in 1995 and known as much for its dry wit and irreverent humour as it is for its quality Segafredo coffee. With over 40 coffee bars predominantly in railway and travel locations across the UK, Puccino's is part of the Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, one of the world's leading coffee companies. With consistent like-for-like revenue growth and a newly expanding franchise programme, it offers a compelling opportunity in the UK's growing out-of-home coffee market.

From £375,000
Chaiiwala is the country's leading Indian street food and cafe brand, with over 100 sites domestically, 20+ locations in Canada, and a growing presence in Dubai. What began as a street stall in Delhi in 1927 selling tea for a rupee has evolved into one of the fastest-growing food franchises in the country. Serving signature chai alongside fresh rotis, Bombay bowls, masala chips, and toasties, Chaiiwala offers all-day dining in vibrant, contemporary settings. A BFA and CFA member with ambitions to reach 500 global locations over the next decade, the brand is actively recruiting franchise partners for high streets, drive-thrus, retail parks, travel hubs, and universities.

From £380,000
Black Sheep Coffee is a bold, specialty coffee brand that has disrupted the high street since launching in London in 2013. Known for serving the first specialty-grade Robusta beans on the market, delivering stronger flavour profiles and higher caffeine content than traditional Arabica blends, the brand has rapidly expanded to over 130 locations across the country and internationally. With distinctive, contemporary store design, a loyal customer base, and a franchise model built for high-footfall locations, Black Sheep Coffee offers an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to stand out in the thriving coffee sector.
Our editorial team has curated the leading coffee franchise opportunities listed on Franchise Hunt, with starting investments from £15,000. Each has been reviewed for quality, support, and transparency. Browse the full list above to compare.
Coffee franchises on Franchise Hunt start from £15,000 and go up to £380,000. Remember that the initial franchise fee is only part of the total investment - budget for setup costs, equipment, and working capital too.
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