The Australian-owned hospitality company, Foodco Group, the owners of Jamaica Blue and Muffin Break franchises, have announced its 100th UK store will open in Sutton, Greater London.
The Jamaica Blue store, scheduled for early 2026, will offer customers its exclusive Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee with brunch-style made-to-order food.
Foodco first entered the UK market in 2001 with the first Muffin Break store opening in Derby, and Jamaica Blue debuted in Cambridge, 2014. The group’s total number of stores will consist of 85 in England, eight in Scotland, six in Northern Ireland and a single store in Wales.
Commenting on the milestone, Mike Arbuckle, chief executive of Foodco Group, said: “Reaching 100 locations will be a testament to our incredible franchise partners, our loyal customers, and the dedicated teams behind each outlet. There’s a huge appetite for our quality coffee, freshly baked-on-site goods and menu offerings which use only fresh, premium ingredients.”
Franchisee multi-store ownership
Foodco said it has seen a growing number of franchisees expand into multi-store ownership, investing in both Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue across the UK. The largest franchisee currently operates 19 stores under both of the café brands.
The company’s growth strategy extends into 2026, with five further stores scheduled for launch across Northern England and Greater London in the first two quarters, and a potential expansion into the Republic of Ireland in 2027.
Arbuckle added: “We’re exploring smaller, food-to-go outlets, and we’re in discussions with airports and train stations to bring Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue to high-footfall travel hubs across the UK.”
Posted: 11th December, 2025