Cafe2U

About Cafe2U

Cafe2U is a mobile coffee franchise operating from equipped vans in locations such as office parks and community events. Its menu includes freshly prepared coffee, cold drinks, food and snacks. The business reports more than 250 franchisees worldwide, including approximately 85 in the UK. Unlike a fixed-site café, the model allows franchisees to visit customers without renting retail premises. Cafe2U promotes owner-operated businesses, flexible working and repeat custom, while franchisees must source a suitable vehicle in addition to paying the joining fee. The brand reports introducing an all-electric, emissions-free van into its fleet. Its franchise proposition includes fast-track training, ongoing support and new product launches. The company quotes typical annual turnover of £80,000-£130,000 for one van, which is turnover rather than profit and is not a guaranteed result.

Why franchise with Cafe2U

• ✓Mobile coffee format serves customers at workplaces, office parks and community events.
• ✓Around 85 reported UK franchisees and more than 250 worldwide demonstrate network scale.
• ✓No fixed retail premises required, helping operators avoid shop rent and landlord commitments.
• ✓Owner-operated model offers flexibility over working patterns and local customer relationships.
• ✓Fast-track training, ongoing franchise support and new product launches help operators develop.
• ✓The brand reports adding an all-electric van to its fleet as a lower-emission operating option.

Investment breakdown

Franchise fee	£20,950
Management service fee	On request
Marketing contribution	On request
Agreement term	On request

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Cafe2U is a mobile coffee business rather than a traditional high-street café. Franchisees need to source a suitable vehicle and operate at locations such as office parks, workplaces and community events. The model does not require leased retail premises, but operators will need to identify viable customer routes and trading stops. Vehicle specifications, parking arrangements, local permissions and any requirements for storage or preparation facilities should be confirmed with the franchisor.

Training and support

Cafe2U offers fast-track training and ongoing support to help franchisees establish and operate their mobile coffee businesses. The brand also highlights regular new product launches and the benefit of trading under an established name. Franchisees will need to learn coffee preparation, customer service and the practical demands of serving customers from a van. Training duration, vehicle set-up and the scope of field support are not specified.

Operational requirements

Cafe2U franchisees operate a mobile café from a vehicle they source separately from the joining fee. They serve coffee, cold drinks, food and snacks at workplaces, office parks and community events, building repeat trade through regular visits. The format avoids fixed retail premises and is promoted as suitable for owner-operators. Franchisees remain responsible for managing routes, stock, service and the vehicle. Trading hours, staffing rules and territory boundaries are not specified.

Experience required

Cafe2U presents its franchise as an opportunity for people seeking to run their own small business, with greater control over their working day. The model is promoted as owner-operated, without the need for a fixed café or a large staff team. Candidates should be comfortable serving customers, building repeat business and managing a mobile trading schedule. Fast-track training and ongoing support are offered. No mandatory hospitality experience or minimum liquid capital is specified.

Territory availability