Coho Announces The Opening Of Purebread's 7th Location At The Vancouver International Airport
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2023 – Coho Collective Kitchens Inc. (“Coho” or the “Company”) (TSXV: COHO), a commercial real estate and food technology company that provides private and shared kitchen and food production space to a variety of businesses, is excited to announce the opening of the 7 th location of Purebread. Bakery Inc. (“Purebread”) at the Vancouver International Airport (“YVR”).
Previously, on May 29, 2023, Coho announced the execution of a purchase agreement among Coho, Purebread, and Purebread’s shareholders, pursuant to which Coho, through a wholly owned subsidiary, would acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Purebread (the “Transaction”). The Transaction is expected to close on or before July 31, 2023.
This expansion marks a significant milestone in Purebread’s growth. Located in the international terminal at YVR, Purebread’s newest location replaces the previous Starbucks location, positioning Purebread ideally to attract guests from all around the world. With average daily foot traffic at YVR from over 70,000 visitors, Coho believes the newest location’s potential for success is high.
The YVR location is projected to generate an additional $3.5 million in revenue per year for Purebread, representing a 35% increase in annual income. In its first two weeks of operations, the location has already surpassed financial expectations and is delivering exceptional products and service to the airport’s global customers.
YVR partnered with Purebread for a marketing campaign for the launch:
“Our mission from day one remains the same – to bake delicious treats that bring a smile to people’s faces,” said Mark Lamming, co-founder and owner of Purebread. “From sharing baked goods at a small stand at the Whistler Christmas Market to now serving the millions of passengers who travel through Canada’s second busiest airport, this new storefront is an incredible opportunity for our local bakery. We look forward to continuing to create smiles through our sophisticated yet homemade treats at YVR and our six other locations, from Whistler to Vancouver.”
Andrew Barnes, CEO of Coho Collective Kitchens, adds, “It exemplifies the tremendous growth potential of Purebread and its ability to connect with a global audience. We are thrilled for the Purebread team and their unwavering commitment to quality and customer service.”
About Coho
Coho is a growth stage, community-driven, commercial real estate, and food technology company that provides private and shared kitchen and production space to food companies from start-ups to restaurant groups seeking turnkey solutions and business services. Each of the Company’s customers, called “Members”, are revenue-generating companies that have signed a membership agreement with Coho for an agreed-upon term. The concept falls in line with a rapidly growing trend in the food-delivery industry creating a market for delivery-only and/or virtual restaurant concepts. For more information about how Coho is growing and innovating in the commissary space, visit https://www.cohocommissary.com.
Contacts
Andrew Barnes, Chief Executive Officer
andrew@cohocommissary.com
(778) 877-6513
Investor Relations
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(604) 243-7355
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Any “financial outlook” or “future oriented financial information” in this press release, as defined by applicable securities legislation, including (but not limited to) future revenues of Coho or Purebread, the future revenue of Purebread’s location at the Vancouver International Airport, and the combined profitability of Coho and Purebread following the Transaction has been approved by management of Coho. Readers are cautioned that any such financial outlook or future oriented financial information contained herein is provided for the purpose of providing information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Coho and its management believe that the prospective financial information has been prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting management’s best estimates and judgments, and represent, to the best of management’s knowledge and opinion, Coho’s expected course of action. However, because this information is highly subjective, it should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future activities or results. This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including, without limitation, our statements related to the closing of the Transaction; the impact of the Transaction on the Company’s business and its growth plans; the costs savings and synergies anticipated from the Transaction, the success of Purebread’s YVR location; and the Company’s growth and acquisition plans in general.
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