Join the UK’s Number One Mobile Coffee Franchise
Cafe2U is the UK’s leading mobile coffee franchise system, delivering fresh espresso coffee and great food to businesses, events and functions. Cafe2U is a member of the British Franchise Association and has over 85 franchisees in the UK.
About Cafe2U
Cafe2U is the largest coffee van franchise business in the world and was the UK’s first mobile coffee franchise.
The first prototype mobile cafe bar in a vehicle was launched in Australia in 2000, and the profitable new concept of offering premium coffee from a van developed from there.
Established in the UK in 2004, Cafe2U has been supplying and delivering fine espresso coffee, hot chocolate and sweet treats to places of work, business areas, industrial estates, functions and events ever since, subsequently taking on its first franchisee in 2006.
Over the past decade, Cafe2U has helped over 250 small enterprise entrepreneurs to run their own businesses using the Cafe2U mobile franchise system.
Cafe2U now operates in six countries, with over 100 franchises in Australia and over 90 in the United Kingdom.
Cafe2U Training and Support
At Cafe2U our training and support is second to none. We make sure you have the tools for success. In March 2009, the Cafe2U Acceleration Package was launched. This four-week training and support program for all new Cafe2U Franchise Partners ensures that your business gets off to a flying start.
The Cafe2U Acceleration Training and Launch Programme provides new Franchise Partners with:
- 1 week of classroom training
- 2 weeks in territory launch program with a Franchise Development Manager to fast-track the development of the business
- 2 weeks of minimum £275 per day Franchise Partner Revenue Guarantee.
The FDM is always available for help and visits each Franchise Partner quarterly to document success and plan improvements and growth. Franchise Partners are supplied with a local area marketing toolkit and in January/ February Cafe2U holds its Annual Conference where Franchise Partners from around the UK and Ireland gather for a motivating weekend of learning and networking.
Some of the Benefits of being a Cafe2U Franchise Partner
- No % royalty –Fixed weekly fee
- Low initial investment
- No prior experience is necessary
- Booming industry – over £8.9 billion in 2016!
- High profit margins
- High level of daily repeat business.
- Industry-leading 4 week training, including Acceleration Package and income guarantee
- Ongoing support and training
What we look for in a Cafe2U Franchise Owner
Like any business, owning and operating a successful Cafe2U franchise requires 100% commitment. With this in mind, we encourage you to carefully consider the following important points whilst you conduct your due diligence:
- Determine your motivation for wanting to join the Cafe2U team
- Assess any lifestyle and income implications of owning and operating your own Cafe2U franchise
- Determine if your financial situation supports the establishment of a Cafe2U franchise.
- Ensure you have the desire to be the very best in mobile coffee.
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Cafe2U the obvious choice for a hospitality manager
With financial support from family, Alan Fulton was able to get back in control of his work life and set up his Cafe2U franchise in August 2014. With financial support from family, Alan Fulton was able to get back in control of his work life and set up his Caf...
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David Walter (Crawley) found Cafe2U through his research online
David Walter found a great franchise opportunity from Cafe2U online. David Walter, Crawley invested in a franchise opportunity with Cafe2U and has reaped the benefits. David had been working in the hot drinks vending and disposables business. David wa...
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Iain, Cafe2U Chelmsford, Essex: My working day
Iain explains what its like to be a Cafe2U franchisor. I usually get to my first stop by 6.45am having received my sandwiches, at home at 6am. I usually check everything, and have my first coffee! My espresso machine and hot oven are turned on before arrival a...
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Restaurant Manager’s Instinct Leads to Cafe2U
Cafe2U have launched another new franchise in West London – Cafe2U Park Royal South. Paolo Basta, who runs the franchise with his wife Rhoda, says that after 25 years of working in restaurant management, he was ready for a “change for the better” – a b...
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Jeff, Cafe2U Belfast Harbour
“I now own three Cafe2U vans, which all operate in the one original territory, and I will open a 4th at some point. It is hard work – of course it is, and at times it is stressful, and cold! But I am managing to do this without losing sight of the fact tha...
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Paul, Cafe2U Rochester, Kent
Paul gives an insight as to what its like to be a Cafe2U franchise partner. I am not an early bird, and so am usually at stop one by 8.30am having received my sandwich delivery at home by 8am on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Before my first stop I organis...
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Cafe2U: Through It, Stronger with Alan Fulton
With financial support from family, Alan Fulton was able to get back in control of his work life and set up his Cafe2U franchise in August 2014. Alan previously worked in the hospitality industry for 22 years working in pubs, hotels and clubs, an industry whic...
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Antonio, Cafe2U Merton, South London
Antonio gives an insight into what its like to be a Cafe2U franchisee partner. I am usually at stop one by 7.30am having had my sandwiches delivered to me at home, as well as checking the pour times and making Angela the first coffee of the day. My machinery i...
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From cricket to coffee, Danni’s franchise journey
Danni Warren first discovered Cafe2U when doing some research into her own business ideas. “I actually came across Cafe2U when looking at ideas on the internet for my next career move”. “I was aware of franchising but didn’t realise the scope until I s...
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Gary & Rachel, Cafe2U Bristol North
“It’s the best job I have ever had. We would like to say how much we appreciate and value the support that the whole Cafe2U team have given us and their unstinting patience. Many of our fellow franchisees have been generous with their advice and knowledge,...
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Cafe2U Through it, Stronger with Amanda & Steve Lawrence
Despite the challenges faced during the last year, Cafe2U and our franchisees have come through it stronger. Here, we take a look at some of the individual Cafe2U success stories from recent times. Amanda Lawrence has been the Cafe2U franchise owner in Braintr...
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The career solution right on your doorstep
Kevin Thomas has 30 years of experience in sales and marketing after working in various industries such as confectionary, soft drinks, print and outsourcing. Kevin Thomas has 30 years of experience in sales and marketing after working in various industries suc...
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From Driving a Bus to Driving Sales at Cafe2U Solihull
Lee Malin had worked in a few sectors before joining Cafe2U – he was a butcher, a postman, and a coach & bus driver. Funny enough, it was on the back of a bus where Lee’s wife Alison saw an advert for the NEC National Franchise Exhibition, which Lee a...
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Maulik Patel – Cafe2U Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield
Maulik Patel gives an insight as to what its like to be a Cafe2U franchise partner. It has been a little short of 2 years that Maulik has been a Cafe2U franchisee, although he had been in the coffee industry as a Costa Coffee Manager of a series of stores. One...
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Red Van Goes Green: Cafe2U Launches World’s First All-Electric Coffee Van
22nd September 2021The nation’s largest mobile coffee franchise, Cafe2U, has launched the world’s first totally emissions-free coffee van. The UK’s fifth largest coffee brand will be upgrading its fleet of almost 100 vehicles to electric over the next five years, savin...
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Cafe2U’s Franchisees Serve up Record Sales, Despite the Pandemic
23rd March 2021Cafe2U’s Franchisees Serve up Record Sales, Despite the Pandemic Coffee van franchise and mobile cafe provider, Cafe2U, has seen both a boost in recruitment with 14 new franchise partners joining the business in the last year and now record sales for its fra...
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Showing It’s True Colours
9th November 2020CEO Martin Ward reflects on how Cafe2U has navigated its way through unprecedented times.
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Cafe2U Sets Out 2020 Vision
13th December 20192019 marked an important year for Cafe2U. Not only were we officially recognised as the UK’s number one mobile coffee franchise, we were also listed in the country’s top 20 franchises overall. However, 2020 is set to take things to a whole new level. First...
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Green Coffee Month
13th September 2018Leeds-based mobile coffee company, Cafe2U, is launching ‘Green Coffee Month’. The campaign is being launched across its UK network of 90+ coffee vans, highlighting the changes it is making to help the environment and raise awareness of how more people ...
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Cafe2u Enjoy Event Success At 2018 Conference
22nd February 2018The UK’s number one mobile coffee franchise Cafe2U recently held its annual conference, where it crowned its 2017/18 brand champions whilst outlining its vision for the year ahead. On Saturday February 3rd, Cafe2U took its show on the road to hold its bigges...
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Cafe2U goes down under for 2017 conference
22nd February 2017On Saturday February 5th, Cafe2U, the world’s largest mobile coffee franchise, took its show on the road to hold its annual conference at the fabulous Horwood House Hotel, Milton Keynes. The day’s activity began at 10.45am with the popular supplier sho...
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Cafe2U Enjoys Customer Satisfaction Results Ahead of Period of Expansion
7th October 2016The UK’s fourth biggest coffee brand, Cafe2U, is celebrating bumper results in its annual customer satisfaction survey. The mobile cafe business, which now boasts a network of more than 75 coffee vans, surveyed its database of 2,000 customers with an impress...
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Customer Scores with £1,000 Holiday Prize in Cafe2U Prize Draw
8th August 2016A Worcestershire office worker is celebrating after scooping the first prize of a £1,000 luxury holiday in a competition run by UK’s largest mobile coffee franchise Cafe2U. Peter Rose, director at research expert Tiller Research, Redditch, was the lucky win...
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Cafe2U Franchisees Serve Coffee to the Stars!
5th August 2015If you hear the words ‘Lights. Camera. Action!’ look around, a Cafe2U mobile coffee van probably won’t be too far away. The franchise is the largest in the sector in the UK, with 60+ mobile coffee vans serving fresh, barista-made, espresso-based coffee d...
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Cafe2U turns coffee into… water!
27th April 2015The UK’s largest mobile coffee franchise Cafe2U, will be supporting UK Coffee Week from 4th – 10th May 2015. UK Coffee Week is an initiative by the Allegra Foundation and this year 100% of funds raised will be donated to Project Waterfall. Project Waterfal...
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Cafe2U’s Jay reaches finals of EWIF Awards!
27th March 2015The operations support manager of mobile coffee franchise Cafe2U, Jay Rosindale, has recently been announced as a finalist in the 2015 NatWest EWIF Awards, in the category of Franchisor Employee of the Year. Jay (27), who joined the company at the age of 23, h...
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Cafe2U announces award winners!
13th February 2015Award-winning mobile coffee franchise Cafe2U recently held its 8th National Leadership Conference. The conference, attended by franchise partners from across the UK, consisted of talks and presentations and a chance for attendees to meet suppliers and service ...
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And the survey says………?
10th December 2014Award-winning mobile coffee franchise Cafe2U, has today revealed the results of their coffee drinker’s survey. The franchised business, who recently launched their 60th mobile coffee van, surveyed 100 customers to reveal that the stand-out favourite of t...
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Cafe2U celebrates 60 vans on the road!
5th December 2014Mobile coffee franchise Cafe2U recently celebrated its 60th custom-built Mercedes Vito coffee-van hitting the roads in the UK. The 60th van belongs to brand new franchise partner Alan Fulton, owner of Cafe2U Aberdeen South. Alan, who has a background working i...
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By royal appointment!
21st February 2014Cafe2U provided much needed relief recently to the flood volunteers in Berkshire by serving free coffee. While visiting, Prince William and Prince Harry headed to our van for some refreshments.
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Cafe2U celebrates its ‘best year ever’ in national BSA accreditation awards
15th October 2013Cafe2U have received national accreditation levels for sixteen of its mobile coffee outlets in the Beverage Standards Awards, 2013, making it the most successful year ever in these awards. “Cafe2U have received accreditation, and best drink awards each year ...
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Two new franchise partners drive to their future with Cafe2U
21st March 2013Cafe2U welcomes two further additions to its UK network, Nicola Moger and Mark Kessel are joining over 50 Cafe2U franchise partners serving coffee to customers across the UK. With over 150 franchise partners worldwide, Cafe2U is the world’s largest mobile co...
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Busy night at the Cafe2U Franchise Awards Dinner
20th March 2013The finale to the Cafe2U National Conference again saw an exciting evening of awards presented to those Cafe2U franchise partners who have achieved incredible standards through 2012. Following some exciting pre-dinner entertainment from BigBeatz which certainl...
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Handing over the keys at Cafe2U
19th February 2013After over six years of operating their Basingstoke Cafe2U franchise, Brian and Angela Wills, decided it was time to move on to new business challenges. Both have really enjoyed their time as Cafe2U franchise partners and are proud of their achievements over t...
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First year full of “pinch yourself” moments at Cafe2U
31st December 2012Paul Newman, Cafe2U Rochester, has an exciting first year as a Cafe2U franchise partner to look back on. He joined Cafe2U at the end of 2011 after spending 30 years working for McDonald’s, 7 years of which involved being a Business Manager and running hi...
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Cafe2U Academy looks set for fast start to 2013!
10th December 2012The Cafe2U franchise recruitment team have been busy during the autumn months, with 3 new franchise partners having trained and started between September and November 2012, and all the training places for January, February, March 2013 booked up already! “Our...
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Cafe2U Rochester answers the Call of the Midwife!
8th December 2012Paul Newman, Cafe2U Rochester, has an exciting first year as a Cafe2U franchise partner to look back on. Paul joined Cafe2U in November 2011 after spending 30 years working for McDonald’s, 7 years of which involved being a Business Manager and running hi...
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World’s largest coffee franchise launching in South Africa
19th November 2012Cafe2U, the world’s largest mobile coffee franchise, continues to grow worldwide and is proud to announce its launch in South Africa. South Africa will be the third international market, next to Germany and New Zealand, that Cafe2U has added to its growing g...
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Cafe2U celebrate the best baristas in the UK
21st September 2012With four of their franchise partners shortlisted for the Beverage Standards Awards 2012, making it the 5th year for Cafe2U, the awards ceremony on 20th September was full of excitement! The four Cafe2U franchise partners had to reach a 4 Cup standard during a...
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Cafe2U serving excellence:
15th September 2012Three franchise partners shortlisted for Beverage Standards Awards Cafe2U is delighted to announce that three of their franchise partners have been shortlisted for this national award, making this the 5th year that Cafe2U has been shortlisted for the awards. ...
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2 New Faces Serve up Cafe2U Coffee
29th August 2012The growth of the coffee business in the UK is showing no signs of decline as loyal and new customers queue up for their daily cup. Tony Unstead and Donna Morris are the latest two franchise partners to launch their Cafe2U franchises. Cafe2U delivers fresh esp...
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New adventures begin with coffee van franchise
13th July 2012With the growing popularity of coffee and an expanse of loyal customers, Cafe2U are pleased to welcome two new franchise partners to their network. Milo Steeden and Jon Hinde will launch their exclusive territories in mid-July after completing their training. ...
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10 things you didn’t know about coffee
25th May 2012A recent BBC feature reported that there are now 70-million cups of coffee being sold each day in the UK and that 1 in 10 adults visit a coffee outlet at least once every day. There is little doubt that coffee is a key part of many people’s lifestyle, with t...
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Mobile coffee franchise leads on quality coffee service before the high-street brands
14th May 2012Cafe2U have their finger on the pulse when it comes to customer satisfaction and results show that their latest initiative to upgrade their coffee basket size to 18-grams didn’t disappoint! Tom Acland, MD Cafe2U are the first national branded coffee chain t...
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A new addition to this coffee franchise family
11th May 2012Cafe2U is proud to announce another new franchise partner is joining their coffee franchise family. Graham Jury has just completed his training programme and will be launching in the Bracknell territory on 14th May. Cafe2U deliver fresh espresso coffee, hot ch...
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Joining the coffee bean team
25th April 2012Following their continued growth plan, Cafe2U are pleased to announce the launch of three new franchise partners during February and March 2012. Keith Wyer, Mike Currie, and Kevin Thomas will be joining over 50 existing franchise partners under the brand of t...
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Brewing up a winner at Cafe2U
19th April 2012The traditional English craving for a nice cup of tea has been somewhat diminished in recent years with the fast-growing popularity of coffee and herbal beverages. But surely the two should go hand in hand to complement the varied palette that we Brits have c...
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Cafe2U: providing franchisees with the boost they need
10th April 2012Cafe2U is the largest provider of mobile coffee in the UK. With over 50 franchise partners, they are growing their reach to deliver fresh espresso coffee, hot chocolate and snacks to locations outside the high street. Recently, they hosted their sixth annual c...
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New Chairman at Cafe2U
21st February 2012The world’s largest mobile coffee franchise Cafe2U is pleased to announce that David Downie has recently been appointed as a director of Cafe2U UK, and has accepted the formal role of Chairman of the UK board. David, already an investor in the business, brin...
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Cafe2U’s best baristas of 2011
7th February 2012At the Cafe2U National Leadership Conference, held in Bristol last weekend, the Cafe2U Franchise Partner of 2011 was announced and awarded a fantastic holiday in Rome. Laura Macrae from Cafe2U Aberdeen West had a superb 2011 with record sales and being highly ...
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New Operations Director at Cafe2U Brings a Fresh Cup of Thinking
1st November 2011The world’s largest mobile coffee franchise Cafe2U has welcomed Will Vernon to the post of Operations Director. Will’s 21-year career with Whitbread including four years as Head of Brand Standards and Training at Costa shows Cafe2U’s drive to take its la...
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The World’s Largest Mobile Coffee Franchise Supports the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
27th October 2011For the 6th year Cafe2U supported Macmillan Cancer Support’s flagship fundraising event – the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is one of the largest single fundraising events in the UK. Last year, over £8 million was ...
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Best Hot Drink From A Mobile Coffee Van This Year
11th October 2011A great blend of coffee and excellent service take Cafe2U into award finals for the 4th year in a row Cafe2U celebrated with their Aberdeen West Franchise Partner Laura Macrae after she was shortlisted in the Best Drinks category of the Beverage Standard Award...
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Cafe2U launches into the USA
23rd September 2011Australian-born Cafe2U, the world’s largest mobile coffee franchise has just signed a Master Franchise deal for the USA. This breaking development follows a year-long proof of concept study in San Diego, which will now facilitate Cafe2U’s expansion into th...
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Coffee breaks pay off for Cafe2U!
23rd September 2011The world’s largest mobile coffee franchise Cafe2U has had a superb first six months of 2011 in the UK despite the economic doom and gloom. Cafe2U franchise partners are reaping the rewards of the fast-growing coffee industry by providing the highest qualit...
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Bristol Franchise Partner is crowned Cafe2U Franchise Partner of the Year
25th February 2011Gary and Rachel Wilson, husband and wife owners of Cafe2U Bristol North have scooped the Franchise Partner of the Year Award at this years Cafe2U National Leadership Conference, held in Leeds. The award was presented at the prestigious Cafe2U awards dinner by ...
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Reading Franchise Partner plans further growth after winning Cafe2U Supreme Bean Award
25th February 2011Tim & Kathie Shaw, husband and wife owner/operators of Cafe2U Reading West have scooped this year’s Supreme Bean Award at this years Cafe2U Annual National Leadership Conference in Leeds. The award was presented by at the Cafe2U awards dinner by Cafe2U ...
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New Cafe2U franchise partner ‘cranes’ his neck to continue expansion in Ireland
11th November 2010A former crane driver has become the third franchisee in Southern Ireland for Cafe2U. Launching with Cafe2U’s exclusive Acceleration Package Keith Fennelly from Abbeyleix in Laois is already creating a buzz within his territory in the towns of Naas, Newbridg...
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Cafe2U builds on excellent growth with its Accelerated Launch Program
27th September 2010Leeds-based mobile coffee company Cafe2U has continued its growth as the number one mobile coffee company in the UK, with its exclusive Accelerated Launch Program and income guarantee for new franchise partners. Cafe2U sells franchises to operate custom built ...
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Business Awards Recognise Cafe2U Success
20th September 2010Cafe2U has scooped a prestigious business award for ‘Best Newcomer’ at the TheBusinessDesk.com Yorkshire Business Master awards held in Leeds last week. The award recognised Cafe2U as the best new business initiative in the region after hundreds of busines...
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Cafe2U works hard to overcome new franchisee fears
16th September 2010Cafe2U, has launched a new website that focuses on the perspective of those who drive the business most – its franchise partners. The website is designed in part to remove the ‘fear factor’ that plagues potential entrepreneurs from leaving the security o...
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New Franchise Support Breaks Records for Cafe2U
13th September 2010A former business transformation consultant has achieved record coffee sales just 10 weeks after launching a mobile coffee van with the new Cafe2U Acceleration Package. Tim Shaw took the plunge into an entirely new career, as a barista with his wife Kathie, af...
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Cafe2U takes part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
10th September 2010For the fifth year running and after the success of previous years fundraising efforts Cafe2U will once again help raise funds for this very worthwhile cause. Cafe2U franchisees have helped raise money for Macmillan over the past five years. World’s Bigg...
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Cafe2U wins BSA Bev E Award – again!
28th October 2009For the Third year in a row, a Cafe2U franchisee has won a National Bev E Award from the Beverage Service Association for Outstanding Beverage Quality and Customer Service. Cafe2U had 3 of the 4 finalists, but it was Steve Dyson (Cafe2U Barnsley) who impressed...
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