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It will employ more than 20 local staff.

The new chocolate covered Original Glazed is available from April 9.

The brand will launch in the retail and leisure mix at intu Watford.

It will open its first site outside of the capital at the new Albert Dock development in Liverpool this summer.

The April exclusive will feature braised beef shin, bone marrow and Up In My Grill’s spicy red chimichurri.

Almost 30% of team hours are incorrectly allocated due to inaccurate planning and fluctuations in trade.

It will be offering a sneak peek of the new shop and 400 free breakfasts on the 5th of April.

It is offering a new value Coffee Plus Menu which includes a Toastie and a hot drink for less than £5.

The brand’s first permanent ice cream macaron shop will open on 24 Rupert Street.

Available until the 29th of April, the Louisiana is priced for £12.95 with a side of rosemary salted chips.

Whilst operators stand to lose part of £1 billion of business as 25-to-34-year-olds curb their eating out habits.

The new outlet is due to open in London later this year.

The latest outlet is located on Taunton Road, Bridgewater which is located just south of Bristol.

Following the introduction of coconut milk to their menu earlier in the year, and the promise of further vegan offerings later in the year, it is clear that Costa are embracing changing consumer tastes.

The new items include vegan meatless meatballs and an improved version of its Sweet Potato Falafel.

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