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UK hospitality survey reveals how Independent cafes and roasters are a vital part
many small cafes and coffee roasters of our hospitality economy,” adds Steve Slark,
have managed to thrive in lockdown chairman of the BSA. “They provide
employment, generate significant tax receipts
Just about every industry has been hit by the and importantly provide spaces to reconnect
coronavirus pandemic and its lockdowns - with and revive our pre-pandemic lifestyle.
some more than others. So, you’d imagine that
the sort of businesses which typically serve “Now, as the economy begins to open up, we’re
office-workers and commuters would have starting to see how independent cafes and
been worst hit of all - and yet a new survey roasters have survived.”
shows that independent cafes and coffee
shops have been remarkably successful in Location and the style of the outlet has
their fight for survival. apparently played a huge part in survival. And
being small, agile and having a ‘never-say-die
attitude’ has been vital for many of the
independent businesses.
But resilience and forward planning are two
most important watchwords from the survey,
according to its authors. Eighty-four percent of
the respondents believed that the pandemic
had given them the opportunity to build upon
The survey, staged jointly by the Beverage their success and look at the future in a
Standards Association (BSA) and the positive frame of mind.
Independent Coffee Guide, reveals how many
small cafes and coffee roasters have managed To read the full article please visit:
to thrive in lockdown. https://bit.ly/33m8pVG
