A Newcastle coffee shop chain has suddenly closed after landlords apparently took back possession of its city centre premises.
Gloria Jean's Coffees only opened in the former Pret a Manger premises on Grainger Street in February this year, but now the business has shut down. A notice in the window from Dawkins Civil Enforcement Agents, who are acting on behalf of the landlords, says that it "recovered possession of the premises and that the lease is hereby determined."
The American-Australian coffee chain sold a number of coffee roasts designed by Gloria Jeans, alongside sandwiches, croissants and cakes. Founded in Chicago in 1979 Gloria Jean's Coffees now has more than 600 franchise branches in 40 countries around the world.
