Food & Beverage Coca-Cola Reportedly Shelves Costa Coffee SaleThe auction was overseen by Lazard, but Coca‑Cola ultimately decided to retain the asset after underwhelming interest. January 14, 2026
Retail Centurium–Backed Luckin Coffee Reportedly Explores Bid for Nestlé’s Blue BottleBlue Bottle Coffee, based in the United States, is a specialty coffee roaster and retailer. December 16, 2025
Food & Beverage TDR Capital Reportedly in Talks with Coca-Cola to Rescue Costa Coffee DealThe deal structure includes Coca-Cola retaining a minority stake in the British coffee chain. December 15, 2025
Consumer Goods WJ Partners Backs Expansion of 7 Brew with New Franchise GroupThe newly formed group will oversee the development of approximately 100 new 7 Brew locations across North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. November 6, 2025
Food & Beverage KKR Re-Enters Bidding Process for Costa CoffeeRival bidders reportedly include Bain Capital and TDR Capital. October 27, 2025