Scots dessert chain to close after 50 years as dozens face job loss
A Scottish food chain is set to close all its branches. The Pancake Place will close its doors for good after more than 50 years. welcoming diners.
The business, which has branches in Elgin, Pitlochry, Dundee and Dunfermline, has entered liquidation, leading to 45 staff members to lose their jobs.
Gutted employees learned of the brand's demise on Monday, and signs are now up in the cafes to advise wannabe punters they have to go elsewhere for tasty treats.
An emotional goodbye was posted on social media by the Dunfermline branch, which has been open for 35 years. The Facebook post read: "It's with a broken heart after 35 years for me pancake place closed its doors yesterday.
"Thank you to everyone who came in for breakfast lunch and pancakes will truly miss everyone. A huge thank you to my staff wishing them all well going forward."
Customers flooded the comments with well wishes, saying hoe sad they were to hear of the chain's demise, and reminiscing about their experiences over the years.
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The company's Facebook page states: "The Pancake Place is a beloved Scottish institution with 4 locations across Scotland, known for its delicious homemade pancakes and other comfort foods."
The Pitlochry branch describes itself on Facebook as a "cosy restaurant serving great food all day". It also states it serves "breakfast, lunch and dinner" and has daily specials and a kids menu
Perth businessman Blain Ross bought the company in 2024, along with a closely guarded secret - the restaurant's original pancake recipe from 1973.
Dundee site manager Sam Wilson previously said the shop was a nostalgia hit for a lot of customers. She said: "We get an awful lot of customers who say they used to come here when they were wee."
Thee employee said many of them had been brought in by relatives over the years: She said: "Their Granny would bring them in and there is a lot of goodwill for the place.'
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