Chocolatiers 'tried everything' to keep cafe open
Summary
Holly and Sam Garner, owners of Hollychocs, are closing their cafe in Devizes, Wiltshire, due to rising prices and higher staffing costs. Despite efforts to adapt, including new menu items and special offers, the financial strain has made it difficult to keep the business open. They plan to remodel their business strategy to focus on online sales and experiences.Key Facts
- Hollychocs is an award-winning artisan chocolate business in Devizes, Wiltshire.
- The Beanery Cafe will close in August after two years of operation.
- Rising ingredient and staffing costs, including increased National Insurance contributions, have been major challenges.
- Chocolate prices in the UK have risen by 17.7% over the past year.
- The business tried various strategies, like introducing new menu items, to remain profitable.
- The owners are shifting focus to online sales and chocolate experiences to stay viable.
- The UK government has announced plans to support small businesses, but the cafe closure occurred before these measures were in place.
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