Germany’s Coffee Fellows appoints new Director of Operations

Director of Operations Philipp Schulz | Photo credit: Coffee Fellows

Germany’s Coffee Fellows has appointed Philipp Schulz as its new Director of Operations to support outlet growth and optimise current business operations. 
 

The Munich-based coffee chain has opened 17 net new outlets in Germany over the last 12 months to reach 239 stores. It has also been growing its presence in the the US, where it currently operates four stores in Texas. 

In a press release, Coffee Fellows highlighted Schulz’s in-depth understanding of the structures and processes of system catering as key to his appointment. He joins from Munich-based Italian restaurant group L’Osteria, where he served as Director of Company Operations. He also has over 18 years’ experience at McDonald’s Deutschland, including nearly a decade as Department Head for Field & Operations. 

“We are delighted to have Philipp Schulz, an experienced gastronomy professional, on board. His know-how and strategic expertise will make a significant contribution to further advancing the system development of Coffee Fellows,” said Kolja Mühlberger, Managing Director and COO, Coffee Fellows.   

Founded in 1999 by Kathrin and Stefan Tewes, Coffee Fellows is one of Germany’s largest coffee chains. 
 

The business operates 30 stores across eight European markets alongside a handful of stores in the US, Egypt and Mongolia. The wider Coffee Fellows group also owns 28-store Hamburg-based coffee chain Campus Suite, which trades under its own branding, alongside nine Coffee Fellows Hotels.