EasyCoffee
Founded in 2016, easyCoffee is a UK value-led coffee shop concept serving Fairtrade coffee, hot and cold food, with staffed cafés and proposed unmanned kiosk franchise formats.
About EasyCoffee
easyCoffee was established in 2016 as a British coffee shop concept focused on offering quality coffee at affordable prices. Operated by Peoples Coffee, led by director Nathan Lowry, the business launched under a licence to use the easy brand associated with Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou. Its first outlet opened at Earl’s Court Underground station in London.
The brand serves Fairtrade coffee alongside a selection of hot and cold food, including sandwiches, toasties, cakes and pastries. Built around convenience, value and accessibility, easyCoffee has developed both traditional coffee shops and unmanned kiosk formats to serve customers on the go.
The business has established locations in Orpington, Harpurhey and Darwen, with franchise opportunities designed around staffed cafés and automated coffee kiosks. Its flexible formats aim to bring affordable coffee to high-footfall locations across the UK.
Why franchise with EasyCoffee
- Serve quality Fairtrade coffee at affordable prices, complemented by a range of food-to-go options.
- Choose from staffed coffee shops and compact unmanned kiosks to suit different business models.
- Attract everyday customers with accessible pricing, convenient locations and a recognisable brand.
- Explore staffed coffee shop opportunities with an indicative investment of £150,000-£170,000.
- Consider lower-investment unmanned coffee kiosk formats, with costs ranging from £65,000-£95,000.
- Develop a coffee business centred on convenience, consistent quality and everyday customer value.
Investment breakdown
| Minimum investment | £65,000 |
|---|---|
| Maximum investment | £170,000 |
| Total investment (typical site) | £150,000 to £170,000 |
| Franchise fee | £25,000 |
| Management service fee | On request |
| Marketing contribution | On request |
| Agreement term | On request |
What's expected of a franchisee
Property requirements
easyCoffee offers flexible premises options, including traditional coffee shops, shopping-centre units and unmanned coffee kiosks. Staffed cafés require space for coffee preparation, food displays, customer service, storage and essential utilities, while automated kiosks offer a more compact alternative. Locations with strong footfall, such as high streets, shopping centres and transport hubs, suit the brand’s convenient, on-the-go coffee concept.
Training and support
easyCoffee’s franchise model includes staffed coffee shops and unmanned kiosks, each with different operational and training needs. Café operators require knowledge of coffee preparation, food hygiene, customer service and daily management, while kiosk operators must understand equipment maintenance and stock replenishment.
Operational requirements
easyCoffee operates staffed cafés and unmanned coffee kiosks, with operational requirements varying by format. Café franchisees oversee coffee preparation, food service, stock control, staffing, customer service and food hygiene standards. Unmanned kiosks require regular replenishment, cleaning, equipment maintenance and performance monitoring. Both formats involve managing product supplies, maintaining brand standards and ensuring a consistent, convenient customer experience.
Experience required
easyCoffee’s franchise opportunities are suited to individuals with strong business management, organisational and customer service skills. Café operators should be capable of managing staff, maintaining food safety standards, overseeing stock and delivering efficient daily operations. Unmanned kiosk operators require an understanding of equipment upkeep, replenishment and performance monitoring. Previous hospitality or franchising experience is not a mandatory requirement.
Territory availability
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