Full steam ahead as Unity gears up for Starbucks arrival
One of Yorkshire’s largest regeneration schemes is gearing up for the arrival of a leading name in the world of coffee in Spring 2026.
A brand-new Starbucks drive-thru is set open its doors at Unity in March following the commencement of work onsite last month. Over 15 new jobs are expected to be created at the 1,840 sq.ft drive-thru when it opens.
Unity, which lies adjacent to Junction 5 of the M18 motorway, has also welcomed a new 4,500 sq.ft McDonald’s restaurant in recent weeks. The new Starbucks will sit adjacent to McDonald’s and will provide 4 EV charging points, to be operated by E. ON Drive.
Extending to over 618 acres, Unity is being delivered by Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP, and will comprise of over 3,000 homes, industrial and commercial development together with a new local centre and community facilities.
The two new drive-thrus are situated on land to the east of Connect Drive and north of Unity Way, within the ‘Unity Connect’ zone of the development.
The Starbucks drive-thru has been developed by Pequod Doncaster Ltd, part of Pequod Group, a specialist in the roadside, drive-thru and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure markets.
Andrew Johnson, director at Waystone Hargreaves Land LLP, said: “The arrival of Starbucks in 2026 will be a fantastic moment to celebrate the ongoing evolution of Unity. McDonalds has also launched onsite in recent weeks and is trading well. I have no doubt that Starbucks will also prove to be very popular with Unity employees and visitors, as well as benefitting the local residents of Hatfield, Stainforth and Dunscroft.”
