Caffè Nero has reported a strong jump in sales and profits after a year of rapid expansion and growing demand for its newer menu ranges. The coffee chain opened 94 new stores across its global estate, including 60 in the UK, as part of its ongoing push to grow its footprint.

The wider Nero Group now operates more than 1,150 shops in 11 countries. Across the 12 months to May 31, 2025, the company recorded like-for-like sales growth of 7%. Total sales rose 13% to around £585m, showing how quickly the brand has recovered after several challenging trading years.

Group earnings also increased. EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) climbed 20% to £58.5m, while the UK arm alone delivered sales of £366m, up 10% on the previous year. UK EBITDA rose 17% to £45.2m, The Grocer reports.

Caffè Nero said part of the growth came from customers buying more iced drinks.

Sales in that category rose 17% following the expansion of its "Coffee over Ice" menu and the launch of its new matcha range. More than 650,000 matcha drinks were sold during the year.

The company's Coffee at Home range, which includes packaged coffee sold in supermarkets and online, also continued to expand.

It generated £8.8m in revenue, with Amazon sales up 30%. In-store sales of the packaged range contributed £1.1m.

Founder and group CEO Gerry Ford said the results showed how the business had built momentum despite facing inflation, higher costs and difficult conditions in several markets.

He said the final quarter of the financial year was particularly strong and helped set the group up well for the year ahead.

The early signs for 2026 have also been positive. In the first seven months of the new financial year, like-for-like sales across the group are up 5%, while overall sales have grown by 9%. UK like-for-like sales have also increased by 5%.

Mr Ford said Caffè Nero had strengthened its position in the premium coffee market and praised staff for the company's record sales.

He said the business would continue to focus on product quality, new store openings and strong customer service as it moves through 2026.