Costa Coffee has appointed Colliers as its estates management partner for its entire UK portfolio of more than 1,600 sites.

The five-year agreement will see Colliers provide dedicated support across Costa Coffee’s equity estate, helping to ensure the brand’s property strategy continues to evolve in line with its growth plans.

Under the agreement, Colliers will provide a wide range of services including property management, lease administration, data analytics, finance, technology, professional advisory and agency support.

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Nick Ridley, property and store development director UK&I at Costa Coffee, said: “Costa Coffee has an exciting pipeline of growth ahead as we continue to expand our presence across the UK.

“Our property strategy plays a vital role in helping us bring great coffee experiences to more customers, in more places. We’re delighted to be working with Colliers as we take the next step in developing and supporting our estate.”

Founded in London in 1971, Costa Coffee is the UK’s largest coffee house chain and one of the world’s leading coffee retailers and the business continues to expand its footprint both in the UK and globally.

Simon Armitage, head of UK enterprise client operations at Colliers said: “We are delighted to be working with Costa Coffee as they continue to grow their presence across the UK.

“It’s a well-known and well-loved brand and supporting a portfolio of this scale brings exciting opportunities. Our focus will be on consistency, responsiveness and clarity, ensuring Costa Coffee has the support it needs to deliver its property strategy.”