Coffee Republic

About Coffee Republic

Coffee Republic is a British coffee bar brand launched in London in 1995 by siblings Bobby and Sahar Hashemi, with its first site on South Molton Street. After expanding through company-operated bars, the business began franchising in 2005 and later developed international outlets and concessions. Following administration in 2009, the brand was acquired and continued trading as Coffee Republic Trading. The supplied profile reports 12 UK coffee bars, several overseas outlets and concessions with hospitality and leisure operators. In July 2026, Coffee Republic introduced a kiosk at Hounslow Civic Centre, highlighting opportunities in public buildings, libraries and transport hubs. Franchise options include coffee bars for single-site or multi-site operators and the CR Anywhere mobile coffee trailer concept. The company offers property guidance, staff training, marketing assistance and operational support.

Why franchise with Coffee Republic

• ✓Join a British coffee brand established in London in 1995, with experience in domestic franchising.
• ✓Choose a traditional coffee bar, compact kiosk or mobile CR Anywhere trailer to suit your plans.
• ✓Explore single-site or multi-site opportunities, with international franchise options also available.
• ✓Receive guidance on finding suitable premises and launching your Coffee Republic operation.
• ✓Access barista, customer service, marketing and profit-management training from the franchise team.
• ✓Benefit from promotional support and potential access to finance through established banking partners.

Investment breakdown

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Coffee Republic supports franchisees in sourcing suitable premises for coffee bars and kiosks. Its Hounslow Civic Centre kiosk demonstrates potential in council buildings, libraries, transport hubs and other public-facing locations with regular footfall. The CR Anywhere format uses a fully equipped mobile coffee trailer rather than a fixed shop. Minimum floor area, frontage, extraction, utilities and lease requirements have not been supplied; suitability depends on the format and site.

Training and support

Coffee Republic provides training covering coffee bar start-up, barista skills, customer service, promotions, point-of-sale marketing and profit management, including sales analysis. Franchisees receive guidance from the franchising and property teams, as well as ongoing marketing and operational support. The company also offers full training for CR Anywhere trailer operators, including applicants without previous experience. Course duration and delivery location are not specified.

Operational requirements

Coffee Republic operators manage day-to-day service, drink preparation, staff, stock, hygiene, sales and local promotions. The brand offers coffee bars and kiosks, while CR Anywhere franchisees operate fully equipped mobile trailers. Single-site and multi-site development are available. Franchisees are expected to use training and sales analysis to manage performance. The supplied information does not specify standard staffing levels, opening hours or royalty rates for conventional coffee bars.

Experience required

Coffee Republic welcomes applicants interested in running one location or developing multiple sites. The brand says passion, a positive attitude and commitment to customer service matter more than a particular professional background. Training and operational guidance are provided, and no previous experience is required for the CR Anywhere trailer concept. Applicants still need the financial resources and management capacity for their chosen format; minimum liquidity is not specified.

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