Costa Coffee, a British cafe brand, is expanding globally under Costa Limited. In 2019 Coca-Cola acquired it for $4.9B; it operates 4,000+ stores across 31 countries and employs over 18,000 people.
Greggs has reported a 7.2% rise in half-year sales to £1.1bn, driven by 34 net new stores and a shifted focus to higher-protein salads and iced beverages. Pre-tax profit has jumped about 20% to £76m as it expands formats and maintains price stability amid inflation; the chain is also trialling Greggs Express in petrol forecourts.