Huge dessert chain with 100 locations forced to close shop after franchise owner failed to ‘pay a penny in rent’
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A MASSIVE dessert chain with 100 locations across the UK has been forced to shut after the landlord failed to "pay a penny in rent.". The desert parlour, based in Basildon, was slapped with a penalty notice by the council - which chased the owner for payment for three years.
![[Kaspa's Desserts storefront at night.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/kaspas-basildon-closing-964372037.jpg?strip=all&w=366)
Kaspa's desserts, recognisable for its neon purple decor and sweet treats, is a well-known high-street name. Located on the ground floor of the Vue cinema complex in the middle of the town centre, residents were shocked to see the staple store scrapped.
![[Kaspa's Desserts Basildon storefront; opening soon; now recruiting.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/kaspas-basildon-closing-964371637.jpg?strip=all&w=643)
The self-proclaimed "King of Deserts" was however dethroned by Basildon Council which handed it a forfeiture notice after the parlour failed to pay. Council leader Gavin Callaghan shared the surprising news on social media. In a post on Facebook, he wrote: "Kaspa’s have been in arrears on their rent since 2022.
"In fact, they haven’t paid a penny in rent, despite signing a contract to say they would.". A notice placed in the desert shop window stated the council had taken back control of the lease following the rent scandal. Kaspa's was reportedly very popular in the area, which left locals baffled about them not being able to cough up rent.
With a menu that includes fettuccine Crepes, white bueno waffles, and a frozen millionaire cheesecake treat pot, it's clear the pudding parlour will be missed. Despite this, Callaghan said the store understood that if they continued to avoid paying rent another tenant would have to replace them.
