James Hacon weighs in on the future of the British caff in the New Statesman

In The New Statesman’s August 13, 2025 article, “Can the Great British caff survive?”, hospitality expert James Hacon—Managing Partner at Think Hospitality—is quoted offering his insights on how these beloved traditional cafés might endure challenging times. Hacon observes that “franchising, though not without its own difficulties, can be a relatively low‑risk way to grow”, suggesting that careful scaling might offer a lifeline for establishments under pressure