Feature Photo: A Black Sheep Coffee location recently held a grand opening ceremony on 6th Street in Downtown Austin. Image: Facebook/Downtown Austin.
Posted: 2-25-2025
by Art Benavidez
Dallas (Dallas County) — U.K.-based coffee chain Black Sheep Coffee is significantly expanding its footprint in North Texas after signing a 20-store development agreement across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex — marking one of the brand’s largest international franchise deals to date.
The expansion is being led by franchise partner YOLOWAY, which will open at least 20 locations over the next five years. Confirmed markets include Bedford, Plano, Rowlett, and Grapevine, with additional planned sites in Richland Hills, Garland, Mobile City, Sunnyvale, Richardson, and Sachse. The deal positions Dallas–Fort Worth as a central growth market for the brand’s continued U.S. expansion.
View of a Black Coffee store in Norfolk.
Black Sheep Coffee currently operates five locations in Texas and one in Miami, building on a global portfolio of more than 130 stores across the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Company leaders say the Dallas–Fort Worth rollout reflects strong performance in existing markets and confidence in the region’s long-term growth potential.
Founded in 2013 by Gabriel Shohet and Eirik Holth, the brand has differentiated itself with a “challenger” positioning and high-energy store model. With additional expansion planned through 2026, the DFW agreement represents a major step in scaling the company’s U.S. presence while deepening its investment in Texas’ largest metro area.
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