Chopstix opens first Haven site amid ‘record’ sales

Chopstix Noodle Bar has opened its first location in partnership with holiday park Haven this month, with the site on track to be the highest turnover store in Scotland. 

The opening at Haven’s Craig Tara park in Ayrshire, Scotland, marks the group’s first foray into holiday parks. It has also launched to a “record” opening week of sales.

According to the group, the Craig Tara site is set to be the highest performing Chopstix location in Scotland, prompting both Chopstix and Haven to explore additional location rollouts in the future.

Jon Lake, managing director, Chopstix, said: “This is a landmark event for Chopstix. We’re delighted to be growing our estate footprint with Haven holiday parks, the opening week of sales at the Craig Tara park indicates there is a real appetite for our dishes among Haven guests and points to a long, fruitful partnership between our two businesses.” 

Cain Savazzi, F&B director for Haven, added: “We are constantly looking at ways to improve our guest food and beverage experience and introduce new dining experiences, feedback from guests at the Craig Tara park has been highly positive, and points to how successful the Chopstix partnership could be in broadening our offering. It’s safe to say Chopstix’s pan-Asian noodles are a hit with our visitors.”

Under the agreement, Haven will oversee the full management of the sites, but it will reportedly be a “collaborative process” with all employees undergoing a full Chopstix induction.

The opening follows news earlier this year that Chopstix had appointed Aaron Moore-Saxton as the company’s first ever franchise director, to support its continued growth plans in the franchise space. 

In 2022, Chopstix plans to open at least 12 new stores, through a mix of directly owned and operated stores (equity stores), and also in concert with partners, building on its established franchise operation.