The epidemic has not subsided for three years. Crostini, a bakery with more than ten branches, announced on Facebook late on Tuesday (13th) that it was “unable to turn the tide” and closed all its operations on the same day. Some customers who bought cake cards woke up yesterday to find out that the cake cards they bought may have become waste paper, and asked for a refund; some bitter owners set up a group to question the “Zhi Lizhong Wedding Fair” and its promotion on the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Consumer Council urges customers to keep credit card transaction receipts and register with the liquidator. The founder, Huang Guanghui, replied to the media that he was “not stubborn,” and also pointed out that the rent arrears amounted to 7 million yuan, and the government’s “suspended rent recovery” arrangement had passed. The union estimated that more than 100 employees were owed $3 million in wages and severance pay.
Last week, Crostini, a social platform of Hongshan Co., Ltd., was still promoting moon cakes and giving out drink coupons. Three days following the Mid-Autumn Festival, and late on Tuesday night, it suddenly announced, “Under the epidemic, all industries are in recession, and they have been working hard since 2020, but unfortunately they have not been able to turn the tide.” , announced that the store will be closed until the 13th, and expressed apology and gratitude to customers and employees. The post immediately attracted “嬲岲”, and there were messages such as “Hey coupon”, “Is there any mistake, buy cake cards at the wedding fair and count first? It is clear that the government is selling cake cards, and it is clear that people have money.” , “I want to make a stroke of water people, I can do it so much.” The official website of Crostini was still in normal operation until last night, with all kinds of gift boxes and coupons for promotion, but no notice of closing.
The bitter master bought 201 cake cards for 6,000 yuan
A group of bitter owners who bought cake cards set up a group. More than 140 people reported losses, and more than half bought 20 to over 200 cake cards during the wedding fair from May to August. Among them, Ms. Wu pointed out that Crostini promoted a 25% discount for buying more than 201 cake cards at the July Wedding Fair, so she spent 6,030 yuan to buy 201 cake cards, saying that she was fortunate to send out only 5 invitations with cake cards for now. ”, scolding that the cake shop is still promoting the Mid-Autumn Festival. “If you know that you can’t weigh yourself”, you should not put on a wedding show, which will attract more people. He also said that because Crostini is a chain store, they have confidence. , think regarding it until the whole line is completed overnight without any revenge.” She said she had contacted the credit card company and even if a refund was successfully arranged, it would take five to eight months.
Crostini branches were closed yesterday, and the freezers were empty. As early as last Saturday (10th), some netizens posted on the “Hong Kong Tea Restaurant and Food Concern Group” that they bought 24 coffee coupons at Crostini. “It’s time to return to the milk drink”, and the branch has posted a “due to lack of raw materials, only provide bread and cakes” notice, revealing that Crostini has closed or has been traced last week.
Wong Kwong Fai points out that he has no money to pay rent following “no rent chase”
Huang Guanghui, the head of Crostini, said in a TV interview that more than ten branches of Crostini owe a total of 6 million to 7 million yuan in rent. He pointed out that following the government’s postponement of rent recovery arrangements (the measures will be until the end of July), the company does not have enough cash to pay the rent and will discuss with the shopping mall. method but no results, can not continue to operate. When asked regarding customers’ doubts regarding selling cake cards even following graduation, he said, “Because in fact, we don’t think regarding it, we are really forced to do nothing.” It is reported that Ding Shizhong, chairman of the board of directors of the listed company Anta Sports, once invested in Crostini as an individual and as a family, but has withdrawn shares.
Customs checks whether there is any violation of the “Commodity Description Regulations”
The Consumer Council announced that as of 5pm yesterday, it had received 10 complaints regarding Crostini’s closure. Director-General Huang Fengxian said that at this stage, consumers should keep the receipt first. If paying by credit card, they can try to contact the card issuing company. Another way is to register with the liquidator as a creditor to increase the chances of being compensated. Regarding the company’s bridal fairs, etc. still selling cake cards, she pointed out that if the merchant “supplies with no intention at all”, “supplies the product at the specified time without reason”, etc., or violates the crime of “improperly accepting payment” under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, the customs will be contacted. Follow up closely. Customs posted a notice on the roller shutters of the Causeway Bay branch yesterday, stating that an investigation has been launched into the incident and a dedicated team has been set up to assist affected customers. As of 5 p.m., Customs announced that it had received 1 related complaint.
Workers point to grain delays starting in August
The Food and Beverage Trade Union said yesterday that it had received requests from regarding 30 part-time and full-time employees who were in arrears with their wages for August and September. It is estimated that 12 branches involved more than 100 employees of regarding 3 million in arrears and severance pay. The union quoted workers as saying that the company has been delayed since August, and has been unable to contact the employer recently. The bakery and drivers have not been to work. There are no cakes and coffee to sell in the store, and some branches have been closed a few days ago. The union pointed out that the employer did not explain the arrears arrangements following graduation, and called on the employer to come forward and explain it as soon as possible.
In addition, Yuanzu Taste Guzao Cake Shop provided discounts for the bitter owner on the event. Spending with the Crostini cake card can be used as 35 yuan to buy cakes in cash, emphasizing that although it has nothing to do with Crostini, it wants to make a little effort.
