Coffee Island

About Coffee Island

Coffee Island is a Greek speciality coffee chain established in 1999, combining coffee sourcing, roasting, grinding and preparation to give customers a complete coffee experience. Its reported network includes more than 500 stores across Greece, Cyprus, the UK, the UAE, Canada, Switzerland, Romania and Egypt. The brand opened its first UK shop in Covent Garden in 2016, followed by Southgate in 2023 and Edgware Road in 2024. Coffee Island offers franchisees property selection, store design, equipment, training, initial stock and ongoing operational guidance. UK stores ideally occupy 800–1,300 sq ft, with investment starting at £180,000. The Coffee Little Island format is designed for markets with seasonal demand, smaller populations or other specific trading conditions. The company also provides exclusive product supply and an online ordering platform. Its stated UK royalty is 5% of gross sales, with a 2% marketing contribution.

Why franchise with Coffee Island

• ✓Join an established Greek speciality coffee brand with a reported network of more than 500 stores.
• ✓Offer a complete coffee experience spanning bean selection, roasting, grinding and preparation.
• ✓Receive property selection and ergonomic store design support from specialist in-house teams.
• ✓Access continuous training, launch assistance and ongoing guidance from franchise support staff.
• ✓Benefit from exclusive product supply and an online ordering platform with no minimum order.
• ✓Explore standard coffee shops and a smaller-market format designed for particular local conditions.

Investment breakdown

Minimum investment	£180,000
Management service fee	5% of gross sales
Marketing contribution	2% of gross sales
Agreement term	10 years, with a further 10-year renewal option

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Coffee Island recommends UK stores of approximately 800–1,300 sq ft. Its property team assesses commercial areas and identifies suitable premises, while its architectural department plans the layout and ergonomic design. The company also offers Coffee Little Island, a format intended for locations affected by seasonality, smaller populations or other local conditions. Exact frontage, extraction, seating and lease requirements are not specified in the supplied profile.

Training and support

Coffee Island offers franchisees ongoing guidance, coffee-industry know-how and continuous training. Its specialist departments assess each business case, select suitable properties and design stores. The initial investment is described as including training, equipment, initial stock and support throughout the opening process. A support team assists during the first days of trading, while franchisees can order exclusive products through an online platform without a minimum order requirement.

Operational requirements

Coffee Island franchisees operate speciality coffee shops using the brand’s coffee products, equipment and service standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include coffee preparation, customer service, staffing, stock control, hygiene and financial management. Franchisees can use the company’s online platform to order products without a minimum quantity. The supplied UK terms specify royalties of 5% and marketing contributions of 2% of gross sales, paid monthly.

Experience required

Coffee Island seeks partners capable of managing a speciality coffee business and delivering a consistent customer experience. Operators should be prepared to supervise staff, maintain service and product standards, and oversee daily commercial performance. The company provides training, property assessment, store design and ongoing support. Previous hospitality experience and minimum personal liquidity are not specified.

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