Coffee Republic products will be available in cinemas across the UK after the company signed a partnership deal with Cineworld UK.

The roll-out of the "Coffee Republic Served Here" concept to all 73 Cineworld will begin in early 2008, it was announced today.

Steven Bartlett, chief executive of Coffee Republic, said: “We are delighted to be in partnership with such a major leisure business as Cineworld UK and I believe that our two brands complement each other perfectly. 

“This is a major step for us in our strategy of rolling out our 'Coffee Republic Served Here' concept with major national chains.”

The "Coffee Republic Served Here" franchise concept launched in June, with pub operator Greene King signing a deal initially covering 28 London pubs, with a view to extending.

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By Daniel Thomas

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