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Breakers (restaurant)

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Breakers is a New Zealand restaurant franchise chain.[1] As of 2010, there are 13 Breakers restaurants.[needs update]

History

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Breakers was founded by Mark and Penny Burt in 1997.[1][2]

In 2010 Breakers had 13 restaurants, and said that they were looking to open restaurants in the South Island.[3]

In September 2020 a car crashed through the window of Breakers Hastings.[4] Breakers Hastings shut down in January 2022, citing the COVID-19 traffic light system.[5] Breakers Napier shut down in May 2023.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kilmister, Sam (7 September 2019). "Family of head chef and former Turbo take over Breakers Palmerston North". Stuff. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  2. ^ "About us". Breakers Restaurant. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  3. ^ CARPINTER, BERNARD (9 August 2010). "Breakers continues despite receivership of two related firms". Stuff. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Staff cleaning up Breakers restaurant in Hastings get 'hell of a fright' as car crashes through wall". NZ Herald. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  5. ^ "One of Hastings' biggest hospitality venues shuts permanently". The New Zealand Herald. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Breakers Napier shuts permanently - cyclone the final blow". The New Zealand Herald. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.