FoodCo, which operates the Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue brands in the UK, is closing in on 100 UK stores after an opening under the latter brand in Tunbridge Wells.
The company, which earlier this year said it would reach 100 UK locations by the end of 2025, chalked up store number 98 by launching a Jamaica Blue at the Kent town’s Royal Victoria Place.
The site is a 22nd Jamaica Blue location in the UK, while sister brand Muffin Break has 76.
Michael Johnson, FoodCo UK’s franchise development executive, said: “FoodCo has opened its 98th franchised store in The Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells. Jamaica Blue has opened in 1,800 square-foot unit adjacent to Primark.”
Chief executive Mike Arbuckle said the demand from landlords for the Jamaica Blue café brand has seen a surge in leasing opportunities.
He added: “Jamaica Blue trends in fifth wave coffee and made to order fresh food while Muffin Break has a strong pipeline of new store growth. With two further stores in the design stage, this should see FoodCo achieve 100 stores before the end of 2025!”
In its accounts for the year to 30 June 2024, FoodCo UK reported turnover of £9,638,483, up from a restated £8,270,758 in 2023
