The coffee shop market has evolved rapidly since the 1990’s and is now creating headlines with two significant news items. Firstly, Starbucks, the global leader of this new type of coffee shop, is diversifying by selling hot food rather than cold snacks, which might lead the brand to become a leading meals and snacks caterer by using its dominance of the coffee shop sector. Then, the famous individual outlet Bewley’s Café from Dublin closes down, leaving a general impression that the national and global chains are now governing the market.

The coffee shop market has evolved rapidly since the 1990’s and is now creating headlines with two significant news items. Firstly, Starbucks, the global leader of this new type of coffee shop, is diversifying by selling hot food rather than cold snacks, which might lead the brand to become a leading meals and snacks caterer by using its dominance of the coffee shop sector. Then, the famous individual outlet Bewley’s Café from Dublin closes down, leaving a general impression that the national and global chains are now governing the market.

Using the latest consumer research, market size data and trend analysis, this report provides vital new insight into the current state of the market and its prospects, investigating its drivers, segmentation, supply structure, distribution, advertising spend and sales forecasts. This report will explore the evolution of the coffee shop and other outlets for buying and drinking coffee in the UK, including reference to the growing importance of sandwich bars and in-store cafés.

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