November 9, 2017 1.35 pm This story is over 82 months old

Starbucks to return to Grimsby after four years away just in time for Christmas

The brand new store will create 10 new jobs.

Grimsby residents will soon be able to tuck into festive hot drinks when a brand new Starbucks store opens just in time for Christmas.

Opening on Monday, December 18 at Freshney Place Shopping Centre, the popular coffee franchise, which left the town four years ago, will create 10 new jobs.

The store will also provide customers with free wi-fi and comfy seating and will replace the Muffin Break shop.

Freshney Place centre director Amanda Austin, said: “We are very much looking forward to welcoming Starbucks to the centre.

“The café has a wonderful connection with customers from Grimsby and nearby areas so I’m sure our customers will be equally pleased to hear this wonderful news.”

“We’re very happy that Starbucks has chosen to be part of our food and beverage offer.”

Alok Yadav, director of Starbucks franchisee, K Beverage, said: “We are so excited to be returning to Freshney Place this December and are looking forward to welcoming the local community to the new store!

“Freshney Place is a great spot to build a relationship with our customers as well as our new neighbouring retailers.”