Setup Well Under £250k
Full Training Provided
No Experience Needed
18.8K+ Community Following
Who Are We?
Café Filto began in June 2025 as a concept between two friends. One came from events and property, the other from bars and nightlife. When those worlds collided, they combined creativity, energy, and hospitality experience to build a café brand with real atmosphere.
From the flagship site, we created a space guests trust and return to with confidence. In a market full of inconsistency, we solve it with clear systems, strong leadership, and uncompromising attention to detail. Every dish and drink is designed to a high visual and quality standard, from viral matcha and signature iced coffee cans to standout steak and eggs and açaí bowls, so guests naturally become our marketing team.
That organic momentum grew our Instagram to more than 18,800 followers in just five months, on word of mouth alone. Our mission is simple: deliver a consistently high-quality hospitality experience that guests can trust and return to with confidence. Our vision is to expand nationally, and in time take the brand global, creating a movement and not just a café.
Why Franchise With Café Filto?
A true lifestyle brand. Premium coffee, wellness-focused food, and elevated rituals that drive repeat visits and genuine loyalty. This is a hybrid lifestyle model with multiple revenue streams and real community appeal built in.
Growth powered by word of mouth. Café Filto was built on organic social momentum, not heavy paid advertising. Every table is a content opportunity, and every happy guest becomes an advocate for the brand.
Design-led branding that gets noticed. A strong, recognisable identity that fosters loyalty and makes the brand instantly shareable, giving your site a marketing advantage from day one.
Built for the long term. A focus on sustainability, accessibility, and creating spaces people genuinely want to be part of, so your café stays relevant well beyond the opening buzz.
A proven, flexible format. Available as a high street unit or a shopping centre inline unit, trading seven days a week with the potential for licensed evening small plates where suitable.
The Investment
A balanced, profitable, lifestyle-focused opportunity for well under £250k.
Initial Franchise Fee: £20,000 plus VAT
Estimated Total Set-Up Cost: approximately £100,000 to £150,000, covering fit-out, equipment, initial stock, and setup. This varies by site and format.
Ongoing Fees:
Monthly Service Fee: 4 to 5 percent
Monthly Marketing: 1 percent
Working Capital: £15,000 recommended for the first three months.
Funding Support:
Skylark Finance partners are available for coffee machines and kitchen equipment. Many franchisees secure high street bank finance, subject to status, and we can advise on the options.
What Support Do You Get?
As a Café Filto franchise partner, you receive practical support to launch and maintain the brand consistently.
- Hands-on training for the franchisee, head chef, and baristas, covering coffee machine and recipe training, operations, and day-to-day management.
- Ongoing support for consistency, quality, and growth.
- Operations manual, provided online and in hard copy.
- Launch marketing campaign support to open with momentum.
- National marketing handled for you by Café Filto.
Social Proof
“Café Filto started with a simple belief: everyday moments deserve elevation. We saw a gap for a café that felt intentional, with great coffee, thoughtful food, a polished atmosphere, and a sense of ritual that makes people want to share it. Now we’re ready to grow this with partners who share the vision: quality without compromise, spaces people love to be in, and a brand that becomes part of daily life.”
Founders, Café Filto
More than 18,800 followers in five months. Grown on word of mouth, not ad spend.
Who We Are Looking For?
We are looking for partners who are passionate about hospitality, lifestyle branding, and quality, and who want to build something meaningful and scalable. The ideal franchisee is aligned with our values of quality, consistency, innovation, and genuine experience.
No specific prior experience is required, as we provide practical training in coffee, food operations, and management.
Multi-site development is welcome where it fits the brand. Franchisees source equipment and stock from approved suppliers, trade from approved premises, and meet agreed performance standards.
