Cosmopolitan magazine, part of the NatMags empire, plans to license 20 cafe bars offering advice to women on health, beauty and well-being. The first is planned to open in Manchester in August.

The Cosmo-branded Life Centres will provide food and drink as well as information on exercise, nutrition and emotional issues.

Breakfast and lunch will be available during the day, and there will be a fully-licensed bar in the evenings.

The right have been

bought by Debuilt, a compnay founded by Renwick Haddow and Andrew Meikle, directors of the fitness firm First Stop.

The Sunday Times 18/02/01 page 3.3