Costa Express installs 6000th self-serve coffee bar
The on-the-go coffee brand announced the installation of its 6,000th self-serve coffee bar in Tesco High Wycombe, in line with the brand's target of 8,000 installed machines by 2020.
Following the £59.5 million acquisition of Coffee Nation in March 2011 and extensive re-branding and technological developments, Costa Express has grown at an average of 70 new self-serve coffee bars every month.
Costa Express serves barista-style coffee by combining fresh milk with Costa’s freshly ground Mocha Italia blend. The self-serve machine provides customers with an interactive experience that appeals to all five senses: an elegant and sophisticated design, touch screen menu for easy use, the gentle soundtrack of a Costa store, the aroma from freshly made coffee and the taste of Costa’s Mocha Italia blend.
Murray McGowan, Costa Express Managing Director, said; "Costa Express has enjoyed tremendous growth from 877 machines in 2011 to 6,000 today. We’ve always been confident that we can deliver an unbeatable coffee experience to on-the-go customers by using interactive technology, great Costa Coffee and fresh milk."
"This 6000th install milestone only continues to demonstrate that there is clear appetite for our award-winning coffee brand. We’ve also been able to export the intelligent concept to international markets and are encouraged by the results, signifying the appeal of the brand overseas and potential for further growth."
