Every 3rd shop along the high street in Hawick is empty, businesses are moving 12 miles to Galashiels which is the hub of the Borders and hosts many big brand names. Now i could understand subway going there as its an affluent area.
Overall subway coming to the town will be great for my business, perhaps not for the other baguette shop which is already under massive pressure due to my shop.
Beanscene came to Hawick last summer, they charge in the region of £3.95 for a panini, they sell approx 5 a week according to the manager who buys his paninis from me.
They sell mugs of coffee at £2.50 a shot, my 16oz cup of expresso sells at £1.10, most of the beanscene staff buy their coffee and food from my shop which is just along the street from them.
I purchase my food supplies from the same company as Subway.
I feel for their new franchisee
