Black Sheep Coffee Signs 20-Store Franchise Deal With SUR Group for Northern England and Southern Scotland

The Deal

Black Sheep Coffee signed a franchise development agreement with Glasgow-based SUR Group for at least 20 stores across West Yorkshire, northern England and southern Scotland, L'Express Franchise reported on 29 October 2026.

Key Facts

• Scale: At least 20 stores, about 300 jobs over five years.

• Territory: Includes Northumberland, Cumbria and Dumfries and Galloway.

• Partner: SUR Group is the brand's largest franchise partner by store numbers, running six Glasgow outlets and one in Ayr.

• Momentum: Black Sheep has signed agreements for more than 100 new stores in nine months.

Why It Matters

The deal highlights multi-unit franchising as the growth engine for premium coffee brands in the UK.

Source: L'Express Franchise, 29 Oct 2026