A frozen-yoghurt cafe, sweet shop and Korean fried chicken restaurant are the latest venues to be confirmed for the multi million-pound new entertainment district “Copr Bay,” opening in Swansea city centre in the coming weeks.
Swansea's biggest development for decades will feature a 3,500 capacity state-of-the-art indoor arena aptly named “Swansea Arena,” a new hotel, premium housing, top-of-the-range conference facilities, a 1.1 acre coastal park suitable to people of all ages, and a range of independent eateries and shops.
Swansea Council has now confirmed three local businesses have signed on the dotted line and will be opening eateries on Cupid Way, the new link road between Swansea city centre and Swansea Arena that leads to the new bridge over Oystermouth Road.
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A spokesperson for the council confirmed the three new eateries are: Frozziyo Frozen Yoghurt, Imperial Candy, and KoKoDoo Korean Fried Chicken, and each will be based on Cupid Way.
Cupid Way has been named after Cyril Cupid, the first Welshman to do a “100-yard dash in under 10 seconds,” who gained recognition in the 1930s for winning numerous titles on the athletic track, the spokesperson added.
News of the new business signings comes after local business owners Ryan and Lucy Hole confirmed they will be running a new restaurant and café named “The Green Room” next to Swansea Arena itself. You can recap our coverage on that here.
Outlining what the new venues will offer, a spokesperson for Swansea Council said: “Frozziyo Frozen Yoghurt will allow customers to help themselves to a range of flavoured frozen yoghurt from self-service machines and a wide range of toppings and sauces.
“It will be led by Katharine Partner, who is also managing director of Swansea-based Rock the Dragon – a dance shop and nationwide merchandise business.
“Imperial Candy will provide customers with a wide range of sweet treats and will be headed up by local businessman Ammar Alabtah, who also owns Imperial Desserts on Swansea’s High Street.
“KoKoDoo Korean Fried Chicken is an award-winning franchise launched in London in 2006, offering a range of fresh, Korean-inspired fried chicken dishes and sides. It will be led by Graham Baister, who is also Director of Swansea-based Sweet Footwear Ltd and Oak & Hyde Boots.”
Leader of Swansea Council, Rob Stewart added: “The council’s vision for Copr Bay has always been that of delivering a scheme that would champion those who work and live in this city – and this landmark new destination is doing just that.
“We are thrilled to announce that three new businesses will take up space on Cupid Way, all of which will be led by well-established local business people who are set to take their businesses to the next level.
“Not only will this development form a crucial link between the city centre, the 3,500-capacity arena, and the 1.1-acre coastal park, but it will also ensure that local businesses are taking their place front and centre in one of Europe’s most significant urban regeneration projects.
“Even before its completion, Copr Bay has served as a boost of confidence for both local businesses, as well as those who are considering expanding into Swansea. Our hope is that this district will attract many millions of pounds of inward investment, jobs and prosperity for Swansea as a whole.”
Swansea Council says the “vast majority” of units at Copr Bay have now been taken up, but there are still a few left for businesses.
Any business which is interested in taking on a unit in the district is asked to contact spencer.winter@rivingtonhark.com or jonathan.hicks@swansea.gov.uk
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