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RNS Number : 6329A  Cooks Coffee Company Limited  16 April 2026

16 April 2026

 

Cooks Coffee Company Limited

 

("Cooks Coffee", or the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Trading Update

 

Cooks Coffee (NZX:CCC; AQUIS:COOK), the international coffee focused café
chain, is pleased to provide a trading update for its Esquires (The Organic
Coffee Company) franchised store network in the UK & Ireland for the three
months ended 31 March 2026 ("Q4") and unaudited financial year ended 31 March
2026 ("FY26").

 

Highlights

 

 ·              Q4 Group store sales increased 17.6% to £11.2m ( Q4  FY25: £9.5m),
                reflecting continued positive trading momentum across the estate

 ·              Q4 UK store sales increased 17.5% to £7.8m ( Q4  FY25: £6.6m), driven by
                ongoing growth in the store network and steady like-for-like performance

 ·              Q4 Ireland store sales increased 17.8% to £3.4m (FY25: £2.9m), supported by
                strong consumer demand and contribution from newer locations

 ·              Full year Group store sales of £43.1m, an increase of 22.8% (FY25: £35.1m),
                demonstrating sustained growth across both markets

 ·              Full year UK store sales increased 22.1% to £29.7m (FY25: £24.4m)

 ·              Full year Ireland store sales increased 24.4% to £13.3m (FY25: £10.7m)

 ·              Store network expanded to 118 stores at the year-end (31 March 2025 store

              numbers: 100), an increase of 18%, comprising:
 ·

                ·      82 stores in the UK

                ·      23 stores in Ireland

                ·      13 stores across international markets

Operational review

 

The Group has delivered strong systemwide sales growth across both the UK and
Ireland, supported by ongoing expansion of the store network and steady demand
across its core markets.

 

Growth in the period indicated both the contribution from new store openings
and resilient performance across the existing estate.

 

During the year, the Esquires brand received multiple industry award
nominations supporting its positioning as a leading ethical coffee brand and
its focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles.

Aiden Keegan, CEO of Cooks Coffee, said: "We are pleased to report a strong
finish to FY26, with double-digit growth delivered in both the fourth quarter
and full year. Performance across the UK and Ireland highlights the strength
of the Esquires brand and the dedication of our franchise partners. We remain
focused on expanding our footprint and are encouraged by the Group's momentum
heading into FY27."

 

 

Enquiries:

 

 Cooks Coffee Company Limited                         +64 21 702 509 (New Zealand)
 Keith Jackson (Executive Chairman)                   keith.jackson@cookscoffeecompany.com

                                                    (mailto:keith.jackson@cookscoffeecompany.com)

 Aiden Keegan (Chief Executive)                       +44 (0) 7980 608 440 (UK)

                                                      aiden@esquirescoffee.co.uk (mailto:aiden@esquirescoffee.co.uk)

                                                      +44 (0) 20 3934 6630 (UK)
                                                      ukinvestorrelations@cookscoffeecompany.com

                                                    (mailto:ukinvestorrelations@cookscoffeecompany.com)

 IFC Advisory Limited (Financial PR & IR)             +44 (0) 20 3934 6633
 Graham Herring, Zach Cohen                           cookscoffee@investor-focus.co.uk (mailto:cookscoffee@investor-focus.co.uk)

 Allenby Capital (AQSE Corporate Adviser and Broker)  +44 (0) 20 3328 5656
 James Reeve, Nick Harriss (Corporate Finance)

 Tony Quirke (Sales and Corporate Broking)

 

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