Urban Baristas

Who We Are

Urban Baristas was founded in June 2016 by Huw Wardrope and Jono Bowman, two Aussie guys that got tired of the finance industry and the bad chain coffees they were drinking and decided to invest their time in something they loved but struggled to find in London: great Aussie style coffee.

Urban Baristas meticulously and sustainably source all of their coffee beans from farms all over the world that the team regularly visit. These are then locally roasted at their own East London Roastery, before the grounds are skilfully handled by their expert baristas.

Urban Baristas’ journey went from Bondi to Bounds Green with their first site and the aim of serving specialty coffee to the London commuter. The concept gradually grown and in 2017 a new partner, Richard Klin, came on board and the second shop in Wapping.

Fast forward and Urban Baristas now operates sites around central London, with a view to opening 30 locations by 2023.

The Franchise Opportunity

We’d work with you to develop a thriving creative community, fuelled by amazing coffee and deliciously healthy Aussie food.

The knowledge and experience of coffee guru founder Huw Wardrope, entrepreneur Richard Klin and the Urban Baristas team with full weight of Urban Baristas design, operations and marketing will set you on the road to success.

As our founders are also franchisees of other brands, they have designed a franchise programme with franchisees at its very centre.

If you are passionate about coffee, experienced in retail and financially qualified, then this is the opportunity for you.

Why Franchise With Us

• Proven concept: Urban Baristas has a strong track record of success, with a loyal customer base and a reputation for excellence in the coffee industry.
• Training & Support: Franchisees receive comprehensive training in coffee preparation, customer service, business operations. Ongoing support is provided to ensure your success.
• Coffee: Gain access to Urban Baristas meticulously sourced and freshly roasted coffee beans, ensuring your customers experience the same exceptional flavours found in Urban Baristas cafés.
• Design: Benefit from Urban Baristas unique café design and ambiance, creating an inviting and memorable environment for your customers.
• Technology: We have a tried and tested technology stack to
  make running a coffee shop as smooth as possible, and maximise your earning potential.
• Location/Store: An Urban Baristas turn-key solution store is only £150 per square foot. As the cafés are typically 1,000 square foot, the upfront investment is usually £150K; less than half of other competitive coffee franchises.
• Financial Support: We have a variety of funding options for franchisees, from high street brands, to asset finance providers, to low rate UK startup loans

The Next Step

Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the Urban Baristas' franchise family. Simply fill out the form below to get in touch with the representative from the brand to arrange an initial meeting.