Fast-growing chain Black Sheep Coffee is set to open a minimum of 10 stores across central London, covering the City of London, Tower Hamlets and Hackney after signing a new development agreement.
The development agreement forms part of the firm’s broader plans to open 60 additional sites across London “in the coming years”, a move that would more than double its footprint in the capital.
The sites will be developed by new franchise partners joining the Black Sheep Coffee network. As part of the rollout, Black Sheep Coffee is actively targeting 1,500–2,500 sq ft sites in high-footfall, prominent locations, prioritising strong visibility and clear signage opportunities.
Alongside its London expansion, the brand is continuing to grow regionally, with 2026 set to see new store openings in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Exeter.
Oliver Brown, head of property acquisitions at Black Sheep Coffee, said, “On the back of a record trading year, and a significant number of experienced operators coming on board as new Black Sheep Coffee franchisees, our appetite for new locations is bigger than ever before.
“We have seen Black Sheep Coffee locations outperform expectations in every setting including high streets, shopping centres and retail parks with our first UK drive thrus due to open in 2026. We are seeking 1,500-2,500 sq ft locations nationwide with high footfall, prominence, visibility and great signage.
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