Build a Community-Focused Coffee Business with a Fast-Growing UK Brand
The brand has grown from a single outlet into a recognised name across towns and cities, making franchising the natural step in its continued expansion.
Investment and Financial Potential
92 Degrees believe in transparent partnerships. The investment required to own a franchise is structured to ensure that you have the resources necessary to launch a high-performing store that meets their exacting standards.
Single-Site Operator
- Minimum £60,000 of personal capital
- Prepared to be hands-on, especially in the early stages
- Focused on building a strong, profitable first site
- Wants to grow into multiple locations over time
Multi-Site / Area Developer
- £250,000+ available capital
- Experience running or building businesses
- Looking to develop multiple locations
- Comfortable putting a team in place to run day-to-day operations
Working Capital: You will need to have sufficient liquidity to cover initial operating costs.
Profitability: Individual store performance will vary based on location and owner engagement, but the model is designed for high-margin retail sales and based upon our existing operations, with a well-established store, you can reasonably expect to see a full return on your investment by Year 2, in a single unit.
The 92 Degrees Difference
What sets 92 Degrees apart is their commitment to quality at every step of the journey. They roast their own coffee in-house, ensuring that the flavour profiles are distinct and consistent. The business model is designed for scalability and durability, regardless of broader economic shifts. By joining 92 Degrees, you aren't just opening a coffee shop; you are entering a brand ecosystem that values craftsmanship, community, and sustainable growth.
- Premium Product: In-house roasting process creates a unique market advantage and high customer loyalty.
- Design-Led Spaces: The stores are curated to be aesthetic, comfortable, and conducive to both work and social gatherings.
- Operational Excellence: Comprehensive training programs cover everything from barista skills and coffee science to store management and inventory control.
- Marketing Support: Benefit from a strong national brand presence, social media support, and localized marketing toolkits to drive footfall.
- Ethical Sourcing: A transparent supply chain that appeals to the growing demographic of eco-conscious consumers.
Who Are 92 Degrees Looking For?
You do not need to be a professional barista to succeed with 92 Degrees. We are looking for individuals, couples or business partners who possess a strong business acumen with a "people-first" mindset. Whether you are looking to start with a single unit and grow, or are looking for a multi-unit operation within a proven system, 92 Degrees provide the infrastructure you need to succeed.
- Passion for Quality: A genuine appreciation for premium coffee and the brand experience.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to manage and inspire a team of staff to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Community Focused: A desire to integrate your store into the local community and build lasting relationships with customers.
- Long-Term Commitment: 92 Degrees are seeking partners who are looking to grow with the brand, with even single unit operators potentially exploring multi-unit ownership opportunities as they stabilise their first location.
What’s the perfect location for a 92 Degrees coffee shop?
You might be surprised…
But what does that kind of location look like for you?
Of course, it all depends on what you want to achieve, and what kind of business you see yourself owning, but that’s one of the things that makes the 92 Degrees franchise so impressive: it’s sheer versatility and ability to succeed everywhere and anywhere it goes. That’s one of the things that makes 92 Degrees so impressive. With more than 20 stores now open, they’ve already proven that great locations come in all shapes and sizes.
We have the large city centre locations, such as the flagship store in Liverpool, and the new locations planned by franchisees opening over the next few months. We even have some serious thought going into adding drive-thru locations! Check out Jack’s recent LinkedIn post for more info – maybe that’s something which could work for you?
"I believe we can create the UK’s first drive-thru coffee experience people actually look forward to…"
The image above is purely for inspiration purposes, but… right now, drive-thru coffee in the UK is predictable - same big brands, same average experience, same feeling of “just get me through this.”
At 92 Degrees Coffee, we see it differently. We see a big opportunity for us as a challenger brand to mix it up a little.
What if you could get Damn Fine Coffee™ without even leaving your car - quick, consistent, and still with that 92 Degrees energy? Team members treating you like regulars with a comfortable space to take some time away from the busy commute or long drive.
This isn’t just about serving coffee through a window. It’s about taking friction out of the ritual while keeping quality and connection at the heart of it.
It’s time for a new wave of coffee drive-thrus.
At the other end of the spectrum, we also have smaller outlets such as the one in Glasgow’s busy Queen Street Station. It’s only 30 square feet, but it’s one of their top-performing outlets. Proof that, when it comes to the coffee business, it’s not always about size - it’s about strategy.
In fact, train stations in particular are proving to be prime locations for 92 Degrees. After all, they are high footfall areas full of people. While not a new concept, of course, 92 Degrees is having the same impact in these locations as it is around the UK: sweeping away the tired old formats and bringing something new and exciting onto the scene. Customers want something different, and expect something better, than the old, big names can provide, and 92 Degrees is doing just that.
In fact, they have been so successful that the 92 Degrees team has put in a great deal of work to form an ongoing relationship with Network Rail and the team in charge of deciding which business can operate within their stations. They’ve impressed them, so much so in fact, that they have supplied them with a list of prime available locations, which I can also share with you once we’ve had a conversation.
And this is the remarkable thing about being part of a franchise like 92 Degrees. Finding a great location is probably the most important – and often most challenging – part of opening your own coffee business. However, with their extensive experience opening more than 20 locations UK-wide, their strong brand and excellent trading figures which both impress and reassure landlords and huge multi-site operators such as Network Rail.
It's the kind of power and profile you could never achieve on your own, and it’s one of the biggest benefits of being part of this franchise. This mix of formats - from high-street cafés and compact kiosks, through to next-gen drive-thrus - gives franchisees incredible flexibility to choose what works best for their goals, investment level, and lifestyle.
So, what would you like your future to look like?
Let’s talk and find out how a 92 Degrees franchise can help you make it a reality! Just click the button at the bottom to get in touch and schedule a call.
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