London, Oct. 12 - Coffee Republic said Friday that an agreement has been reached with CR Mercia Ltd for the U.K. Regional Development franchise for Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
Ashley and Alyson Cox of CR Mercia, said: "We are delighted to have secured the Regional Development agreement for Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire with Coffee Republic. We look forward to establishing a strong pipeline of bars in the near future and to expanding the brand into more northern territories."
Steven Bartlett, CEO of Coffee Republic, said: "We have been impressed by the enthusiasm and drive demonstrated by Ashley and Alyson and are very excited to be working with them in furthering the company's expansion into these new regions for us."