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- Greggs overtook Costa Coffee to become the UK’s largest branded coffee operator.
- Greggs added 34 stores in H1 2026, bringing its UK total to 2,737 outlets.
- Costa Coffee reported losses exceeding £13 million for 2024 and paused its expansion plans.
- The UK coffee shop market grew to £6.8 billion in 2025, a 5% year-on-year increase.
- Grind Group chief said a £4.10 drink yields an 18p profit after staff, energy and other costs.