Brentwood Cafés located within Tesco stores in Ireland were abruptly closed due to significant rent arrears, leaving employees confused and job security at risk. Staff arriving for work found security barriers preventing entry, and management expressed frustration over Tesco’s lack of communication regarding the closure. Tesco cited a breach of contract with CBTL Ireland Limited, the operators of Brentwood, and mentioned ongoing disputes without resolution. The closure, which endangers the positions of 35 staff members, raises concerns about the abruptness of the decision and the lack of prior notice or discussion with Brentwood management.
“The abrupt nature of this decision is particularly troubling. We were not afforded prior notice or an opportunity to discuss the issues pertaining to our rental agreement, which we believed had been mutually understood.”
“However, on Wednesday morning, when the staff arrived, they noticed that security barriers had been put in place, and they were informed by security personnel that they were not permitted entry into the store.”
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