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NewsDubai – Qahwa World US private equity firm Bain Capital has made an initial bid to acquire Costa Coffee from beverage giant The Coca-Cola Company, according to sources familiar with the matter. The bid was submitted through Bain Capital’s Special Situations unit, which has invested more than $17bn since its launch in 2018 and currently</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World In less than two days, Starbucks’ downsizing plan has expanded from North America to Europe. After announcing yesterday the closure of hundreds of stores in the United States and Canada, the company today revealed further closures in the UK, Switzerland, and Austria, underscoring the challenges facing the world’s largest coffee chain.</p>
NewsLondon – Qahwa World Italian coffee giant Lavazza has doubled its UK profits despite grappling with severe supply chain disruption and record-high green coffee costs. Strategic price increases and high-profile sponsorships have helped the brand maintain momentum in one of its key European markets. Lavazza UK reported a pre-tax profit of £3.2 million ($4.3m) in</p>
Cofee CommunityPret A Manger is preparing for a major expansion across the UK after reporting robust growth in 2024. The London-based coffee and food-to-go chain, which currently operates 500 stores in the UK and another 200 across 20 international markets, achieved 10% year-on-year revenue growth in 2024, reaching £1.2bn ($1.6bn). Adjusted EBITDA rose 36% to £98m</p>
NewsDubai, 2 September 2025 (Qahwa World) – Scott Martin, the entrepreneur who pioneered the UK’s self-serve coffee sector, has returned with a bold new venture, Unity Coffee, which aims to disrupt the market through digital-first innovation, premium quality, and fairer value. The brand is rolling out this month across the United Kingdom, targeting retail, travel, leisure,</p>
Cofee CommunityIn 2023, the UK branded coffee shop market soared to £5.3bn ($6.6bn), surpassing 10,000 outlets for the first time and experiencing remarkable sales growth. However, amidst ongoing economic challenges and shifting consumer behaviors, operators tread cautiously. Exclusive insights from the Project Café UK 2024 report unveil the pivotal dynamics shaping Europe’s largest branded coffee shop</p>
