CoffeeLab

About CoffeeLab

CoffeeLab is a Greek speciality coffee chain established in Chalkida in 2009. It began franchising in 2015 and reports almost 170 stores worldwide, including more than 100 in Greece and three UK locations in Manchester, Runcorn and Sheffield. The Sheffield shop opened in August 2025. CoffeeLab focuses on third-wave coffee preparation, serving exclusively single-origin coffees from Kenya, Brazil, Ethiopia and Guatemala. Its range includes espresso, filter coffee, lattes, Greek coffee and speciality drinks, alongside breakfast wraps, toasties, paninis, Greek pastries and desserts. The brand describes its cafés as laboratories where coffee is prepared with precision. Franchise partners benefit from site assessment, architectural planning, shop construction guidance, initial and continuous training, operating manuals and marketing advice. Its dedicated training centre in Moschato develops barista skills and knowledge of coffee origins, processing and roasting.

Why franchise with CoffeeLab

• ✓Join a Greek speciality coffee chain with almost 170 reported stores and an established UK presence.
• ✓Serve exclusively single-origin coffees from Kenya, Brazil, Ethiopia and Guatemala in every café.
• ✓Receive specialist barista education through CoffeeLab’s dedicated training centre in Greece.
• ✓Benefit from site assessment, technical studies, architectural plans and store-opening guidance.
• ✓Keep sales revenue without turnover-based royalties or separate marketing fees charged by the brand.
• ✓Access ongoing training, operating manuals, promotional guidance and support after opening.

Investment breakdown

Minimum investment	€55,000
Franchise fee	€15,000
Management service fee	0%
Marketing contribution	0%
Agreement term	10 years

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

CoffeeLab seeks premises of approximately 45–120 sq m for its speciality coffee shops. The franchisor helps assess locations and requirements, and provides economic and technical studies, architectural plans, decoration and construction guidance. Store layouts must accommodate barista-led preparation of single-origin coffees and a food offering that includes pastries, sandwiches and snacks. Minimum frontage, extraction, seating and lease conditions are not specified.

Training and support

CoffeeLab provides initial training for franchisees and staff at its dedicated training centre in Moschato, Greece. Baristas learn preparation techniques and the characteristics of single-origin coffees, including processing and roasting. The franchisor offers visits before and during opening, continuous training, operational advice and support. Franchisees also receive operating manuals, marketing guidelines, promotion strategies and assistance with store planning and construction.

Operational requirements

CoffeeLab franchisees operate speciality coffee shops serving single-origin coffees and a supporting food menu. Daily duties include coffee preparation, food handling, staffing, hygiene, customer service, stock control and financial oversight. The brand emphasises precise barista techniques and consistent presentation, supported by training and operating manuals. No turnover-based royalties or marketing fees are charged. Staffing levels and opening hours are not specified.

Experience required

Previous coffee shop or hospitality experience is not required. CoffeeLab seeks franchisees willing to learn its specialist approach to single-origin coffee and manage a customer-facing business. Partners should be prepared to supervise staff, uphold preparation and service standards, and oversee day-to-day performance. Initial and continuing training is provided, alongside store planning and operational guidance. Minimum personal liquidity and owner involvement are not specified.

Territory availability