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Cocktail bars business launch franchise scheme

Shopping centre cocktail bar multiple, 360 Champagne & Cocktails have launched a franchise model to secure growth.

Following the success of 360’s initial bars at IntuTrafford Centre, Metrocentre and Braehead, the firm is opening up the market to entrepreneurs and will also look to raise investment through equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube.

Craig Ince, managing director, said “Our planned growth in the UK will create up to 250 new jobs in the next four years. However launching the

franchise will help us to develop relationships with overseas operators willing to operate the 360 franchise under license in Europe, the Middle East, China and India, accelerating our rate of growth.“

The business is lead by Craig Ince, managing director of the VIP and Celebrity private members club, The Circle Club in Manchester and Norris Panton who was involved in the MBO of national gym chain, LA Fitness.

Joanne Skilton, Retail & Leasing Director Intu Properties plc added “We have opened three 360 bars, all of which are trading successfully in our centres with another one about to open. Our customers love the whole experience and its somewhere where they can meet friends and be seen!

“The team at 360 Champagne & Cocktails are absolutely focused on providing the best experience for our shoppers, and really understand our ethos of giving our customers a touch of theatre while they shop.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .