Black Sheep Coffee and Cafe2U are both UK franchise opportunities listed on Franchise Hunt. Cafe2U has the lower minimum investment at £20,950, compared with £380,000 for Black Sheep Coffee. Cafe2U is the older brand, established in 2004. Cafe2U operates the larger UK network with 250 outlets versus 80.
| Fact | Black Sheep Coffee | Cafe2U |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment | £380,000 | £20,950 |
| Founded | 2013 | 2004 |
| UK outlets | 80 | 250 |
| Training included | Yes | Yes |
| Financing | Third Party | Third Party |
Cafe2U is the cheaper franchise of the two, starting from £20,950 compared with £380,000 for Black Sheep Coffee. These are minimum investment figures; total project cost may be higher.
Cafe2U is the older brand, established in 2004, while Black Sheep Coffee was founded in 2013.
Cafe2U runs the larger UK network with 250 outlets compared with 80 for Black Sheep Coffee.
Black Sheep Coffee and Cafe2U both include training for new franchisees.
Black Sheep Coffee financing: Third Party. Cafe2U financing: Third Party. Contact each franchisor directly to confirm available funding support.
