Black Cab Coffee

Start Your Own Black Cab Coffee Franchise

Own a piece of London's coffee heritage.

Black Cab Coffee Co. transforms the nation's most famous vehicle into a thriving mobile cafe - serving top-quality coffee with unmistakable British style. 

Our iconic London black cabs are converted for you to a provide a truly different coffee concept with serious profit potential. 

About Black Cab Coffee

It began, as so many great London stories do, with a single black cab on a bustling city street. In 2012, Grayʼs vision rolled into life on Brick Lane: a lovingly restored taxi whose passenger compartment had been transformed into a gleaming espresso bar.

That cab was more than a quirky concept, it was a statement: great coffee can be delivered anywhere, with style, professionalism, and theatre.

Since then, Black Cab Coffee Co. has become one of Londonʼs most recognisable mobile coffee brands, serving commuters at dawn, festival crowds in summer and corporate teams year-round. Our fleet of iconic black taxis are now fully equipped mobile cafés with professional-grade machines, staffed by skilled baristas.

Weʼve poured flat whites for film crews at Pinewood, served oat lattes to executives in Canary Wharf, and kept festival goers warm under the open skies at Henley.

Why Choose Black Cab Coffee Franchise?

Style, Flexibility and Mobility

The iconic cab, no monthly rent, no long-term leases, no expensive fit-outs. Take your business where demand is highest, from weekday office districts to weekend festivals.

Premium Pricing Specialty

coffee commands a premium price - our average drink sells for £3.50 and up to £12.5 for espresso martini - and our model allows you to serve hundreds of customers in a single event. With additions of soft serve, beers, cocktails and more increases the potential revenue and booking opportunities.

Multiple Revenue Streams

Corporate catering, festivals, private parties, film sets, cocktail parties, weddings and more form the main bookable events.. The option of wholesale coffee beans create a steady flow of opportunities throughout the year.

Instant Brand Recognition

Perhaps most importantly, our cabs themselves are instant marketing. Park up, take a snap, pop it on social media. The silhouette of a London black cab is recognized worldwide.

Customers are drawn by a mix of nostalgia, curiosity, and now with the association of quality coffee.

This visual appeal translates into social media buzz, organic publicity, and easier access to premium event spaces, where organizers want a vendor as stylish as they are reliable.

• Heritage Meets Innovation - London-born, globally loved.
• High Margins - 65 - 70% gross profit
• Low Overheads - Compact, efficient setups built for growth.
• Full Training & Mentoring - Two-week barista and operations course plus ongoing business coaching.
• Marketing Power - National PR, digital marketing, and local launch support.
• Exclusive Territories - Own your postcode and expand with confidence.

Franchise Type and Investment

Single Cab Franchise - The Icon on Wheels

For many franchisees, the journey begins with a single, fully converted black cab.

A fully converted London black cab equipped with premium espresso machines, refrigeration and full branding.

Perfect for events, campuses, festivals and busy destinations.

Total Investment: From £10,000

Multi-Cab Franchise - Scale with Stlye

For experienced operators ready to scale quickly, our multi-cab option offers;

• Discounted fees for additional cabs
• Priority access to major event contracts
• Dedicated business development manager

This package includes all the same premium equipment, training and launch support, with added operational guidance for multiple units.

Investment, Training and Support

• Initial Investment: From £5,000
• Funding Support: Up to 100% finance available through partner banks
• Typical Break-Even: 3 to 6 months

Every franchise includes training, launch support, access to our systems, supply chain and marketing engine - everything you need to hit the ground brewing.

We offer our franchisees a 2 week comprehensive launch programme.

Week 1 - Coffee Mastery

Dialing in & grinder set up, espresso extraction, advanced milk texturing, latte art, and seasonal beverage preparation, menu design & optimisation.

Week 2 - Business Operations

Cab systems and maintenance, event booking and client management, health and safety compliance, and mobile trading best practices.

Marketing and the power of the brand

Black Cab Coffee Co. is more than a coffee brand - it's a talking point. We leverage this unique positioning with strong marketing support for our franchisees.

National Marketing

• Listing on our corporate booking platform
• Inclusion in high-value event tender proposals
• Coordinated social media campaigns

Local Marketing Toolkit

• Customisable templates
• Email pitch decks for corporate clients
• Social media content calendars

Who we are looking for?

1. Outgoing and energetic, comfortable engaging with customers in any setting.
2. Hardworking and adaptable, willing to work weekends, early mornings and long event days.
3. Business-minded, with basic financial management skills

No prior coffee experience is required, our training covers everything you need to know about coffee preparation, operations, and client management. What matters most is your commitment to quality, your ability to connect with people, and your drive to succeed.