"Black Sheep Coffee is preparing a major push in the United States through a 20-unit franchise agreement for North Texas with one of its existing UK franchisees, Yoloways Ltd. The new agreement proposes adding at least 20 stores over the next five years across the Metroplex, including confirmed locations in Bedford, Plano, Rowlett and Grapevine."
"Founded in 2013 by Gabriel Shohet and Eirik Holth, Black Sheep Coffee has differentiated itself by leaning heavily into specialty-grade robusta for its coffee drinks. The company has said that 85% of its coffee sales are specialty-grade robusta."
"The North Texas deal adds to an increasingly competitive chain landscape in Texas, where brands including Dutch Bros, Black Rock Coffee Bar and 7 Brew have added scores of units in recent years. Dutch Bros has opened more than 220 Texas locations since entering the state in 2021, while Black Rock has opened 45 stores statewide as of late 2025."
Black Sheep Coffee, a UK-born specialty coffee chain founded in 2013, is accelerating its U.S. expansion through a franchise agreement with Yoloways Ltd. to develop at least 20 locations across the North Texas Metroplex over five years. The chain differentiates itself by emphasizing specialty-grade robusta coffee, with 85% of sales from this premium offering. U.S. franchisees must commit to at least 10 locations and maintain minimum liquid assets of $1 million. This expansion occurs amid intense competition from Dutch Bros, Black Rock Coffee Bar, and 7 Brew, which have rapidly scaled operations in Texas. Black Sheep currently operates approximately 130 global locations and has previously secured $16 million in investment funding.
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