Starbucks have acquired all 113 sites from their franchise partner, taking their UK Company-owned and operated store count to be closing in on 500.
Starbucks has acquired these stores from 23.5 Degrees, who was the largest Starbucks franchisee in the UK.
The UK is the biggest market for Starbucks in EMEA, with over 1200 stores.
We shared news of 23.5 Degrees’ 80th and 100th store openings.
Queensway Group, another UK franchise partner, recently opened their 30th store.
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