Coffee Republic signs new franchises

Coffee Republic, the coffee and deli bar operator, has signed two new regional development franchises.

The group has reached agreement with new franchisee partner CR Direct, giving the company the option to open Coffee Republic branded outlets within Family Entertainment Centres (FEC) in Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and North Lincolnshire.

CR Direct was set up by FEC veterans Danny Perkins and Heath Samples last month after they agreed a franchise deal with new Coffee Republic chief executive Steven Bartlett.

"We are pleased to have agreed further partnering deals with CR Direct," Bartlett said. "In a short time their business contacts and dynamic approach have generated a

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By Daniel Thomas

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