Why Are Independent Coffee Shops Succeeding?

The coffee shop industry is booming — but not just because of the well-known coffee chains you see on your way to work every day. According to recent reports, the UK’s independent coffee shops and smaller chains are enjoying high sales, and overall, the UK is number one in Europe for growth in branded coffee outlets. Brits love their caffeine — but what sets the independent coffee shop apart from the global coffee chains and why are they proving successful amid stiff corporate competition? Here, we’ll explore the success of the UK’s independent coffee shops and show why — and how — businesses like these can compete with the big-league players. 

Coffee in the UKCurrently, there are about 24,000 coffee shops in the UK and the market has a worth of around £9 billion. However, it’s estimated that, by 2020, it will be valued at £15 billion with over 30,000 premises, according to a report by Allegra World Coffee Portal— but how much of the market is independent?

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