Costa Coffee closes five stores in Cornwall after franchise breach

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 12:57 · Archive

Costa Coffee has ended its franchise agreement with the local operator and closed five stores across Cornwall.

Costa Coffee has closed five stores across Cornwall following the termination of its franchise agreement with a local operator. The affected outlets are in Belle Vue, Bude; Molesworth Street, Wadebridge; Trelowarren Street, Camborne; Fore Street, Bodmin; and Meneage Street, Helston. Several are run by Kernow Koffi, based in Paignton, Devon, whose directors are listed as Simon Wright, aged 57, and William Wright, aged 89.

Costa confirmed the closures were due to 'a breach of our franchise agreement' and said the partnership had been terminated. A handwritten sign at the Meneage Street branch read 'circumstances beyond our control' but indicated the store hoped to reopen soon. The closure affects dozens of jobs across the county.

Costa said employment issues are the franchise partner's responsibility and declined to comment further. The Mirror reported that the franchisee had given staff sudden temporary lay-offs two months before Christmas. Other Costa shops throughout Cornwall remain open, and customers can find alternative branches using Costa's store locator.

Costa Coffee closes five stores in Cornwall after franchise breach — Image: The Mirror

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Costa Coffee suddenly closes stores due to 'breach' - dozens of jobs at riskThe shops known to be affected are in Belle Vue, Bude, Molesworth Street, Wadebridge, Trelowarren Street, Camborne, Fore Street, Bodmin and Meneage Street, HelstonThe Mirror · 29 Oct, 12:45
Costa Coffee suddenly closes stores in Cornwall after 'breach' - full listThe popular high street chain has explained the reason behind the closures.Daily Express · 29 Oct, 12:15

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