The £4.9bn ($6bn) UK branded coffee shop market achieved 11.9% sales growth over the last 12 months, expanding 4.4% to reach 9,885 outlets. However, operators are grappling with inflation, soaring energy costs and changed consumer footfall. Exclusive data from Project Café UK 2023 examines the key dynamics shaping Europe's largest coffee chain market
Despite an incredibly challenging trading environment following the pandemic, strong sales and outlet growth demonstrate the enduring appeal of coffee shop culture in the UK, with consumers viewing out-of-home coffee as an affordable luxury during the cost-of-living crisis.
