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Self-serve coffee for UK businesses
Beanology Coffee2Go: self-serve coffee-to-go machines
Premium illy and L'OR self-serve coffee stations for your guests, customers and teams, with compact concepts and nationwide support.
illy On The Go · L'OR To Go · Beanology Concept
800mm
Compact footprint
62
UK engineers nationwide
24/7
Self-serve, no extra staff
Coffee to go for business
A self-serve coffee station for your customers, guests and teams
A self-serve coffee-to-go machine lets customers choose, pay for and dispense their own coffee without a barista. Beanology Coffee2Go brings that experience to UK business premises, with illy On The Go, L'OR To Go and a customisable Beanology concept.
Choosing a commercial coffee machine starts with your location, daily demand and whether coffee is an income stream or a refreshment for your team. Compare our self-serve coffee brands or explore coffee machines for hotels, gyms, offices and retail.
For space, costs, leasing, profit-share and day-to-day operations, read our self-serve coffee machine buying guide.
The revenue opportunity
Your visitors are already here. Give them a reason to spend.
Guests, members and staff want quality coffee. Coffee2Go lets them buy it on the spot, which adds a new income stream and keeps people on site longer.
| Cups per day | Est. annual net profit |
|---|---|
| 20 cups | £10,937 |
| 30 cups | £19,606 |
| 50 cups | £36,943 |
Illustrative Beanology illy On The Go Coffee Corner/Compass scenario at £3.75 per cup, 365 trading days. Net of lease, maintenance, coffee and consumables. Not a guaranteed return; confirm all costs and assumptions for your site.
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Our brands
Pick the Coffee2Go route that fits your site
L'OR To Go
Barista-quality coffee with flexible profit-share models for high-footfall commercial sites.
Learn more →Beanology Concept
A fully customisable self-serve coffee station built around your brand, customers and budget.
Learn more →How it works
Up and running in three steps
- 01
Free consultation
We learn about your customers, peak times and commercial goals.
- 02
Tailored recommendation
You get the right machine, brand and model for your space.
- 03
Install & support
Installation, training, servicing and ongoing optimisation from day one.
FAQ
Self-serve coffee questions, answered
What is a self-serve coffee-to-go machine?
A self-serve coffee-to-go machine lets customers select, pay for and dispense their own coffee without a barista. Beanology Coffee2Go offers illy On The Go, L'OR To Go and a customisable Beanology concept for UK business sites.
How much space does a Coffee2Go machine need?
Beanology describes compact concepts with an 800mm footprint. Confirm the full dimensions, access clearance, power, water and drainage requirements of the proposed machine before choosing a location.
Do I need staff to run it?
Customers prepare their own drinks without a barista. Your site still needs arrangements for cleaning and restocking; confirm these responsibilities and servicing terms in your proposal.
How much profit can a self-serve coffee machine make?
Beanology's illustrative illy On The Go scenario estimates £19,606 annual net profit at 30 cups a day, £3.75 per cup and 365 trading days, after lease, maintenance, coffee and consumables. Actual results depend on demand, costs and your agreement; returns are not guaranteed.
Who services the machines?
Beanology describes UK-wide support through a network of 62 engineers. Confirm coverage, fault reporting, response arrangements and what servicing includes in your site's agreement.
Which coffee brands do you offer?
illy On The Go, L'OR To Go and our own fully customisable Beanology concept.
Find out what Coffee2Go could earn your site
Discuss your space, footfall and goals with Beanology and ask for a Coffee2Go recommendation for your business.