Costa Coffee was founded in London in 1971 by Italian brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa. The new Ludlow, Rock Green store is open from 6am to 10pm Monday to Saturday, and 7am to 9pm on Sundays. In 2011, Costa Coffee purchased Coffee Nation, which was rebranded and expanded to become Costa Express. In 2024, Costa Coffee Professional was introduced as a dedicated away-from-home brand providing coffee solutions for various businesses including hotels, petrol stations, and workplaces. Costa Coffee Professional now operates in 22 international markets, supporting more than 30,000 sites globally.