Black Sheep Coffee

Franchise Overview

Black Sheep Coffee is a specialty coffee franchise that operates takeaway kiosks, traditional cafés, and hybrid coffee-and-cocktail bars, championing robusta beans over the industry-standard arabica to deliver a bolder, more distinctive coffee experience across the UK, Europe, and now the United States.

Key Highlights

Robusta-first coffee philosophy positions the brand as genuinely bolder than mainstream competitors
Multiple store formats — kiosks, cafés, and cocktail bars — offer flexible setup options
Comprehensive training in proprietary brewing techniques and operational systems sets franchisees up
Ongoing support across branding, operations, and product development ensures consistent brand delivery

Black Sheep Coffee's unconventional approach to specialty coffee, built around a distinctive bean philosophy and versatile store formats, makes it a compelling opportunity for franchisees looking to stand out in a crowded café market.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since2013

Number of Units40

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$730K – $1.3M

Black Sheep Coffee Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Black Sheep Coffee FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

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