Muffin Break to further expand portfolio

It has plans to open another 15 stores in the next 12 months.

The brand has recently launched two branches in Basildon and Chester, which has 1500 square feet units altogether. It will create 26 new jobs and the two stores can cater up to 80 people.

Joshua Nixon, Food Co’s Head of Estates, said, “We’re delighted to have opened in Basildon and Chester and early trading figures are very encouraging. Muffin Break is a fast growing, ambitious brand and we are keen to talk to more landlords as we look to take our UK portfolio to 75 stores by this time next year.

“Interest from franchisees and landlords is currently very strong for a number of reasons. However, a key factor seems to be the fact that we are a café bakery which means that our food and hot beverage offering is so much substantial than coffee and a light snack.

“In addition to new store openings we also have a progressive store refurbishment plan for the remainder of 2017 to roll out our new contemporary and flexible store model.”