Jobs brewed up as franchisee adds to Starbucks portfolio

A new Starbucks drive-thru has opened in the East Midlands following a deal brokered by commercial property consultancy Johnson Fellows.

The launch of the coffee shop at Meltham Lane, Chesterfield, takes 1 Oak Ltd’s portfolio of Starbucks sites to nine.

Johnson Fellows’ retail agency partner Chris Gaskell negotiated a 20-year lease on the 2,200 sq ft unit on behalf of 1 Oak Ltd with landlord Arnold Clark Automobiles.

He said: “It is very satisfying to see 1 Oak Ltd launch its ninth Starbucks coffee shop. We’ve worked with them for many years as they have expanded their portfolio and this is their biggest and best Starbucks to date. They’ve created a winning blend and we wish the company well with their latest venture.”

Johnson Fellows is based in Birmingham with offices also in London and Manchester.