Origins 1450
Parent of Qima Coffee and Qima Cafe, an integrated coffee operator present in 11 countries. Qima Cafe reached London in September 2022 and holds flagships in Covent Garden and Fitzrovia. A 2026 franchise programme offers operated ownership: partners invest, the company runs the site. Total investment £400,000.
About Origins 1450
Origins 1450, the parent company of Qima Coffee and Qima Café, launched a franchise programme for its Qima Café brand in 2026. Origins 1450, which is an integrated value chain coffee operator with a presence in 11 countries, brought its Qima Café brand to London in September 2022 and it now has two flagship locations here - in Covent Garden and Fitzrovia.
It is now looking to expand and is offering “a limited number of operated franchise opportunities”. The company said its differentiation in a crowded market is a model that “very few - if any - can replicate”. It said: “We operate directly in coffee-producing countries working closely with farmers through our own sourcing and processing operations. We then import, roast and serve that coffee ourselves. This removes layers of intermediation and allows us to maintain direct control over quality, consistency and supply.
“The result is a premium, product-led concept that is both distinctive and operationally efficient, without reliance on complex, labour-intensive food menus. Qima Café is designed for partners who want to invest in a premium café concept without taking on the day-to-day responsibility of running it. We oversee the operational delivery of the business, enabling you to focus on ownership, performance and growth.”
In 2024, Origins 1450 acquired specialty coffee roaster and café group The Gentlemen Baristas out of administration.
Why franchise with Origins 1450
- The company said: “You won the business, we operate it. Qima Café is designed for partners who want to invest in a premium café concept without taking on the day-to-day responsibility of running it. We oversee the operational delivery of the business, enabling you to focus on the ownership, performance and growth.”
- The company delivers site identification and location strategy, design and fit-out, recruitment and team training, coffee and patisserie supply, brand and marketing support, day-to-day operational management, ongoing performance oversight and quality control.
- This enables reduced operational complexity, access to an experienced operating platform, consistency across locations and a structured and supported route into hospitality.
- Total investment is £400,000-£600,000, with annual turnover of £1m-£1.5m. Average annual ROI is 23% and payback period is 4-4.5 years
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