Starbucks has said it plans to open more than 100 new UK coffee shops following a jump in sales. The café giant said it aims to invest £30 million in its UK operation through the store openings, as well as a raft of refurbishments to existing sites.
The investment comes after reports last year that Starbucks was considering selling the UK business, which comprises 1,066 stores. The company said it plans to open 300 new sites across its business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa as a whole.
In the UK, it said its plans to open 100 coffee shops will focus on drive-through sites and locations within key cities. It also aims to renovate 30 company-operated stores over the course of the year.
