Muffin Break has announced plans to open 15 new stores over the next year.
It comes as the operator launches two new branches, in Basildon.
Joshua Nixon, development manager of Foodco UK, which operates Muffin Break in the UK, said:“We’re delighted to have opened in Basildon and Chester and early trading figures are very encouraging. Muffin Break is a fast growing, ambitious brand and we are keen to talk to more landlords as we look to take our UK portfolio to 75 stores by this time next year.
“Interest from franchisees and landlords is currently very strong for a number of reasons. However, a key factor seems to be the fact that we are a café bakery which means that our food and hot beverage offering is so much substantial than coffee and a light snack.
“In addition to new store openings we also have a progressive store refurbishment plan for the remainder of 2017 to roll out our new contemporary and flexible store model.”
