After taking the Italian market by storm, stylish coffee shop franchise La bottega del Caffè is eager to replicate its success in the UK market. Founded in 2000, La bottega del Caffè was developed by three partners who shared a passion for the art of coffee making. Three years later the first franchised outlet launched in Genoa, which was swiftly followed by four more cafes in Milan. Today, there are 59 locations in Italy.

La bottega del Caffè is looking for a UK Master franchise owner as well as single unit franchise owners. All franchise owners will receive full advice ranging from store location, equipment supply and furnishing, through to marketing and advertising support. La bottega del Caffè is a guarantee of quality and freshness, this is why all stores are subject to a periodical quality audit which guarantees implementation of the required standards. In addition, all suppliers are constantly reviewed to ensure only the best ingredients arrive to the stores.

UK Master Franchise

La bottega del Caffe are seeking a UK Master franchise owner to assist in the expansion throughout the UK. The ideal business partner will have a proven track record in retail, enthusiasm and the desire to build a successful business. The franchise fee is £125,000.

Single Unit Franchise

While experience is preferred, the franchise system we have developed allows anyone with the right positive attitude to join us as a franchise owner, regardless their background. However, we do take great care in the selection of our franchise owners.

Our ideal franchise owner will have to fulfill the following requirements:

• ability to make the financial investment
• will to be the owner of a service oriented food business
• will to be trained in every aspect of the business
• will to follow the rules of the La bottega del Caffè franchise system

We are currently looking to expand primarily in and around London, but will take applications from all over the UK. The franchise fee is £15,000 plus start up capital, totaling around £100k. This depends on premises size and build work required.

Training

Training is vital to ensure the quality standards required by La bottega del Caffè. First you will attend a basic skills course which covers all aspects of our operation. Then, you will shadow our expert personnel in a training outlet, where you can get the opportunity to learn new skills, among real staff and customers. We will then come to your store and assist you during the first weeks of operations.

Support

Once the training is finished our dedicated team will be available to help with answers to your problems or offer additional training, if needed.

The Next Step

If you are interested in becoming either the UK Master franchise owner, or a single unit franchise owner, please fill in the form below.