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Coffi Lab among 15 fastest growing UK companies

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Coffi Lab, the dog-friendly coffee shop concept that was launched in 2021 by Coffee#1 founder James Shapland, is among the 15 fastest growing companies in the UK. 

The 11-strong company, which has ambitions to grow to 50 sites over the next five years, placed 15th in The Sunday Times 100 2025, which showcases Britain’s fastest-growing private companies. 

Figures submitted by the company showed it had sales of £6.2m in 2024, showing growth of 156.87%. Its last accounts published to Companies House, for the year to 31st of December 2023, were total exemption accounts and show no turnover figure. 

Shapland said: “It’s extremely challenging for hospitality businesses to achieve growth in this environment, so recognition at this level gives us a real tailwind. Every neighbourhood deserves a Coffi Lab.” 

Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Brewery in Gloucestershire was 23rd in the list with sales of £21.3m, showing growth of 134.11%. The top restaurant group was Wingstop UK, in 42nd place, with sales of £171.7m, showing growth of 100.25%. 

Chris Sherriff, chief executive at Wingstop UK, said: “We’re proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies for the third year in a row, a reflection of the incredible hard work and dedication of our teams.

As our UK expansion continues at pace, we’re looking forward to opening more sites to meet the unparalleled demand for our wings.”

Not far behind, in 57th place, was Flat Iron Steak, with sales of £49.6m showing growth of 83.66%. 

Restaurant operator Emerald Hospitality Group (£13.5m sales, 77.84% growth) and café and restaurant business Daisy Green (£22.7m sales, 77.73% growth) were side by side in 65th and 66th place, respectively. 

Japanese restaurant group Maki & Ramen, which is expanding across the UK through franchising, was placed 78th, with sales of £18.9m showing 67.65% growth.