Coffee-Bike

About Coffee-Bike

Coffee-Bike is a mobile speciality coffee franchise developed in Germany in 2010. Its distinctive three-wheeled bikes carry a portafilter coffee machine, grinder and juice squeezer, allowing operators to serve freshly prepared coffees, own-brand Caferino, teas, hot chocolate, juices and snacks. The concept has expanded to approximately 250 bikes in 18 countries, with more than 20 UK franchises reported. Franchisees can trade from a regular pitch, attend corporate events, festivals and weddings, or combine both approaches. The self-sufficient bike requires no external water or electricity connections, although trading locations and events remain subject to relevant permissions. Coffee-Bike offers purchase and rental routes, with no fixed opening hours or sales targets. Its variable franchise charge applies only to coffee-based drinks sold. Partners receive online preparation, practical barista training in Germany, marketing resources and ongoing advice from a franchise consultant.

Why franchise with Coffee-Bike

• ✓Run a mobile coffee business without the fixed premises costs associated with a traditional café.
• ✓Choose a regular pitch, private events or a combination, with no prescribed opening hours or sales targets.
• ✓Start from £12,490 to buy into the concept, or explore the rental model from around £10,000.
• ✓Pay no fixed monthly franchise fee; the stated 14p charge applies only to coffee-based drinks sold.
• ✓Operate a self-sufficient bike without external water or power connections at suitable approved sites.
• ✓Access four weeks of online learning, barista training in Germany and ongoing franchise consultant support.

Investment breakdown

Minimum investment	£10,000
Management service fee	14p per coffee-based drink
Marketing contribution	On request
Agreement term	On request

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Coffee-Bike operates from a compact, self-sufficient three-wheeled mobile unit rather than a conventional shop. Each bike has a coffee machine, grinder and juice squeezer, and requires no external water or power connection. Franchisees may seek regular pitches, event spaces or a combination, including corporate functions, festivals and weddings. Locations must still be suitable for safe trading and comply with any landowner consent, street-trading licences and event requirements.

Training and support

Franchisees complete a four-week online course before launch, followed by several days of practical barista and sales training at Coffee-Bike’s academy in Germany. Ongoing support is provided by headquarters and a dedicated franchise consultant who is available for day-to-day questions. Regular regional gatherings offer further contact with the network. Marketing materials are supplied, and partners can order essentials through an online shop supported by a UK warehouse.

Operational requirements

Operators can trade from a regular location, cater for events or combine both approaches. Coffee-Bike does not impose sales targets or fixed opening hours, giving franchisees control over their schedules. Daily responsibilities include preparing drinks, serving customers, managing stock, maintaining the bike and arranging suitable trading permissions. The franchise charge is stated as 14p per coffee-based drink sold, with no equivalent charge on teas, juices, hot chocolate or snacks.

Experience required

Coffee-Bike is aimed at people seeking to run a flexible mobile coffee business, whether from a fixed pitch or through event bookings. Franchisees should be comfortable serving customers, managing stock, finding suitable locations and organising their own working schedules. Previous barista or hospitality experience is not specified as mandatory. The brand provides online learning and practical barista training, although applicants must have the capital required for their chosen model.

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