TV famous sweets shop closes its doors

TV famous sweets shop closes its doors

A well-liked Adelaide dessert restaurant opened by a TV baker has closed its doorways lower than two years after opening amid growing value of dwelling pressures.

Jeremy Allan, who competed on the The Great Australian Bake Off in 2016, introduced final month the closure of Urban Desserts in Glenelg.

The retailer, which bought an assortment of muffins and different desserts, was opened in September 2021, however struggled as visitors dipped and prices rose.

Mr Allan confirmed the closure to 7 News, saying the principle motive the shop closed was an absence of foot visitors and elevated hire.

Popular Adelaide restaurant Urban Desserts has closed its doors less than two years after opening. Picture: Facebook
Camera IconPopular Adelaide restaurant Urban Desserts has closed its doorways lower than two years after opening. Facebook Credit: NCA NewsWire

“(There was also) a lack of support or negotiating from landlords and realtors with small business,” Allan mentioned.

The news got here after an indication was reportedly seen pasted on the southern suburb’s retailer with out discover thanking previous prospects.

“We gave it our best shot,” the submit learn. “Unfortunately due to lack of support – Urbans in Glenelg will no longer open.

“We want to thank the lovely people who came in when we were open.

A farewell sign was posted on the storefront. Picture: Supplied
Camera IconA farewell sign was posted on the storefront. Supplied Credit: NCA NewsWire

“We know you tried to spread the word but it simply costs us more to be here then we could make.”

Urban Desserts’ two different retailers, at Colonnades Shopping Centre and Morphett Vale, will stay open.

Mr Allan advised 7 News the opposite shops continued to do properly, with Colonnades’ “in particular booming with locals”.

“(The closure) is definitely not a reflection of our other stores and locations and they will absolutely remain open,” Mr Allan mentioned.

Jeremy Allan, who competed on the The Great Australian Bake Off in 2016, announced last month the closure of Urban Desserts in Glenelg. Picture: Facebook
Camera IconJeremy Allan, who competed on the The Great Australian Bake Off in 2016, introduced final month the closure of Urban Desserts in Glenelg. Facebook Credit: NCA NewsWire

The closures comes as companies across the nation really feel the stress of rising prices, which have additionally put the pinch on prospects.

Caruso’s Italian Restaurant in Gymea in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire shut its doorways in March citing “greedy corporations” and value of dwelling.

Owner Rocky and Kerrin Pitarelli advised news.com the price of important provides corresponding to contemporary produce alone had grow to be “unbearable”.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au