Starbucks first UK franchised business partner, 23.5 Degrees, will open its 80th store on 26 March in King’s Lynn, Norfolk.
The opening is part of an ambitious expansion programme for 23.5 Degrees, which has a strong pipeline of approved stores and plans to reach 300 stores by 2027.
23.5 Degrees Managing Director Mark Hepburn said: “The last year has been challenging but opening this Starbucks store demonstrates our commitment to our ambitious growth plans. We could not have achieved our success without our investors, contractors and Starbucks® itself. Most importantly, I’d like to thank our partners who have delivered day in day out to ensure we continue to serve our customers and build the business.”
Despite the pandemic, 23.5 Degrees opened seven drive thru stores in 2020, stretching from Canvey Island in Essex to Peterlee in County Durham. The business aims to reach 100 stores by March 2022.
The new store at Hardwick Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, is the first Starbucks® Drive Thru in the town. The store will create 25 jobs in the local community.
