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Whittard Plots Expansion Drive

The tea and coffee retailer is aiming to increase its presence in the UK, South America and Asia after a strong performance over the festive period. Whittard’s, which was bought out of administration in 2008 by private equity firm Epic, currently has 30 franchise stores in Chile, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Romania, Dubai, Thailand and China.

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