The Hip Hop Chip Shop in Ancoats has become the latest independent food and restaurant business to announce that it is closing in the region
In a statement in which they also announced a closing down party on the 2nd March said that after 11 years, we’re unfortunately joining the chorus of independent businesses in Manchester and beyond, calling it a day.
“Although Ancoats was an amazing area for us to embark on our bricks & mortar dream, the cost increases from Brexit, Covid, Energy, VAT (halving it would save a lot in the industry), BB Loans etc has meant it’s unviable in its current form – we would’ve had to increase prices much more than we’d be comfortable with to get the margins we need to keep going.
”It’s an extremely tough decision given it’s 15 years since the idea was born in my early 20s – then 3 mates whilst working other jobs began building it from scratch every weekend, to then quitting our jobs and taking a leap of full-time faith. Ultimately, we need to listen to the head, not the heart.”
The statement said that the owners wanted to give enough notice to support their amazing team in finding new jobs, making sure all suppliers are paid up and provide their supportive customers with the last chance to eat/drink/party with us.
