Beckenham residents are getting a brand new Starbucks in town.
The global coffee chain confirmed it was opening its latest addition along the High Street in early August.
MORE TOP STORIES A notice was spotted by eagle eyed shoppers in the Orpington store, advertising for a store manager, baristas and shift supervisors.
#Starbucks coming to #Beckenham, this ad spotted at the Orpington store pic.twitter.com/MfSDnhM1uh
— CopersCope Residents (@CCARA_Beckenham) April 28, 2015
In total, the new outlet is set to create around 10 new jobs.
A spokesman for Starbucks said: “We’re delighted to confirm that a Starbucks store will be opening on Beckenham High Street.
“We’re looking forward to becoming part of the local community in Beckenham.”
But some residents have voiced their discontent on social media, with some labelling the coffee ‘horrible’ and branding the conglomerate 'tax dodgers'.
Others were displeased at another coffee shop in general opening, while some were enthusiastic about the upcoming launch.
.@StarbucksUK Please dont open in Beckenham, we love local independents who pay full UK tax & provide a better coffee #BeckBromFl RT pls
— BeckenhamTown.us (@Beckenham) April 30, 2015
@CCARA_Beckenham @Beckenham Oh wonderful, just what #Beckeham doesn't need 😡 tax dodgers & their coffee is horrible
— Jane (@jay_hp) April 30, 2015
@Beckenham @StarbucksUK no I love Starbucks! Anyone know where it's going to be??
— Robert Wain (@robert_wain) April 30, 2015
@CCARA_Beckenham @Beckenham there like the plague coffee shops everywhere you look.
— jc.locksmiths (@jclocksmiths) April 30, 2015
What do you think? Do you want another Starbucks? Or are there too many coffee shops? Leave your comments below.
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