The owners of a vegan business in Lichfield have confirmed that it has been put up for sale and will not be reopening after the coronavirus crisis.
The Ultimate Vegan Cafe in City Arcade had not reopened following the forced closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, despite restrictions being eased.
But in a statement on the business’ Facebook page, the owners said health reasons had forced their decision to remain shut.
“We are sorry to announce that the Ultimate Vegan Cafe is up for sale and we will not be reopening.
“We will not be able to run the cafe, so we are looking for a buyer.
“To all our lovely customers, thank you for your support over the last 18 months.”
Another empty unit in Lichfield. Landlords need to realise now that charging £1000 a week for rent just isn’t happening anymore. Looking around it seems that Gregg’s, Thornton’s, ministry and two seasons all want to leave three spires shopping centre as all of their properties are up for rent too.
Will miss the UVC . The only decent vegan cafe I n Lichfield. Sorry to hear the closure is due to health reasons. Wishing them all the best for the future.
@Steven – I can see them selling all of the Three Spires Centre to the Friarsgate developers and then building a mega housing estate.
Really sad to see them go. Wish I was in a position to take it on myself!
Steve, it won’t be houses but more retirement homes.
Hi steven im sorry to hear the business has gone under its not that you didnt have the right product its that you didnt have enough ofthe right clientele, good luck for ur future, out of interest how much is it to lease / rent unit pcm regards Helen Cash
A great shame. Another empty unit. Doubt Mr Fabricant will be showing that in his next PR stunt / photo-op.
Personally I’m a Fruitarian, so I only eat what falls from trees. Today I’ve had three cooking apples and an owl.
My personal comments. About our Business life. It is happening continue in our life. It is fact.nothing in our hand.
But one thing we need to learning. Firstly think how to running Business. Before we open. Also need think
right. products .also need to is there enough population. For your business.
Lichfield already vegan coffee shops just about to be survive. Very sorry this vegan closed.
Greedy property funds and property managers chasing stupid growth driven targets, thus silly rents had pre Covid started high street struggles. Was lovely place and an alternative to others, shame going.
Not surprised in the least. Was always going to be a hard sell with the vegan angle and the location. Better luck to whoever takes the space over.
The ultimate Vegan Cafe is reopening on 5th of September . Due to the amount of people that have messaged us . We look forward to seeing you soon . That includes Ray I’m sure you will be surprised now Ray . Vegan for the animals .
Ian
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