Major coffee chain with 2,000 branches to shut store in DAYS following string of closures
A MAJOR coffee chain with over 2,000 stores is to close in a matter of days.
Costa Coffee will shutter its branch at Shell Highworth Service Station on April 20, according to a report in the Swindon Advertiser.
The site is set to be replaced by a Greggs, sparking mixed reactions from locals.
One person said the closure was the “worst decision for Highworth”.
But another said the area has a “few other coffee shops, both much better than Costa”.
Once open, the Greggs will be the first in the area, however there are already 10 of the affordable bakeries around the Swindon area.
The Sun has approached Costa for comment.
It’s one of many closures made by the coffee chain in recent weeks.
Costa Coffee is closing its branch on Stockton High Street at the end of May.
This comes on top of a closure made in Lyndhurst in the New Forest.
Then a month later it confirmed it would shutter its Bridlington, Yorkshire.
It comes after Costa closed the following branches last year
- Packhorse Road, Buckinghamshire
- King Street, Maidstone, Kent
- Chiswick High Road, London
- Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh
- Rottingdean, Brighton and Cove
- Erdington High Street, Birmingham
- Cheltenham (inside House of Fraser)
- Stockton Heath, Warrington
- High Street West, Uppingham
- Fleet Walk, Burnley
- Alexandra retail park, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent
In other Costa news, the brand revealed its new Spring menu and it includes the Iced Whipped Latte.
This time it’s making a permanent comeback and can be enjoyed in caramel and white chocolate flavours.
Prices start at £3.75 for the specialty iced drink — but keep in mind that how much you spend will vary depending on store and location.
There are also plenty of returning food options, too, such as the Nacho and Chilli Cheese Toastie.
COSTA AT EASTER
Costa has provided customers with an update on its Easter opening hours.
The chain will reduce its hours on reduce its hours over Good Friday and Easter Monday.
On Good Friday, most branches should be open from 8am to 6pm.
While on Easter Monday, most branches should open their doors from 8:30am to 5pm.
This is slightly shorter than its traditional weekday opening hours of 7am to 8pm.
On Good Friday, most branches should be open from 8am to 6pm.
This is slightly shorter than its traditional weekday opening hours of 7am to 8pm.
Costa Coffee loyalty scheme perks
COSTA Club members can get early access to new menus among other perks.
To join download the Costa Coffee app, it’s free to download via the Apple app store or Google Play store.
Stamps can be collected in any of the chain’s 2,800 coffee shops, as well as around 12,000 machines in petrol stations and convenience stores.
You can get stamps for spending in store and using a reusable cup.
You get a free drink after collecting ten stamps, or beans as they are called.
For a small latte, at £3.50, it’s £35 to get a free coffee.
Those going to a Costa store can earn an additional bean with a reusable cup, so that cuts the outlay down to £17.50 or buying five coffees.
- How it works: 1 drink purchased = 1 bean, 10 beans = free drink
- Small latte cost: £3.50
- Number of drinks to hit target: 10
- Cost for a ‘free’ coffee: £35
- Reusable cup bonus: Yes, one extra bean
You also get free cake on your birthday.