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Economic pressures challenge the status quo in Europe’s 57,000-store branded coffee shop market

World Coffee Portal’s Project Café Europe 2026 shows the total European branded coffee shop market grew 3.9% to reach 57,783 outlets over the last 12 months, as economic pressures challenge established business models

World Coffee Portal data shows that McCafé is the largest branded coffee chain in Europe | Photo: Shawn Rain

World Coffee Portal’s Project Café Europe 2026 shows the total European branded coffee shop market grew 3.9% to reach 57,783 outlets over the last 12 months, as economic pressures challenge established business models

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