MP's delight as more national chains eye up opening in 'beautiful' Nantwich

By Ryan Parker 4th Feb 2026

Local News by Ryan Parker 4th Feb 2026

More national chains are looking at opening in Nantwich as confidence grows in the town (Photo: Ryan Parker).

Nantwich MP, Connor Naismith, has expressed his delight at more national chains looking at opening in "beautiful" Nantwich, believing it can only be a positive for the the town.

In recent months, it has been confirmed Starbucks will be opening its first ever coffee outlet on High Street in Nantwich, with clothing chain, White Stuff, also set to open in the former NatWest bank.

Further to that, Costa Coffee will also be opening its second Nantwich branch inside Sainsburys, with a Greggs and Burger King development recently approved at Morrisons Petrol Station, Station Road.

In an exclusive interview with Nub News, Mr Naismith said: "I think it's a testament to all the positive work Nantwich Town Council and others do to make Nantwich book the trend of the national decline of high streets.

"When you go into Nantwich, it's a beautiful town with a beautiful high street, it has lots going on and it's great to see national chains and businesses recognising that work.

Nantwich MP, Connor Naismith, sat down with Nantwich Nub News to discuss the rising number of national chains in the town (Photo: Supplied).

"They are putting their money where their mouth is and investing in the town.

"Nantwich is known for having high-quality small independent businesses and that's great.

"But, having a nice mix of national chains that are more recognised can only be a good thing for the long-term vitality of the town.

"I really welcome seeing the likes of White Stuff and Starbucks investing in Nantwich and want to see more of it if possible."

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I'm pretty sure the Burger King idea has been scrapped, keep your finger on the pulse Mr Naismith.

It’s good that Nantwich remains attractive and busy, but more national chains aren’t an unqualified positive.
Independent businesses are what give Nantwich its character and resilience. Money spent locally tends to stay in the town — supporting local jobs, suppliers and reinvestment — whereas profits from national chains largely leave the area.

There’s also a risk that rising rents and low-paid chain jobs gradually squeeze out independents. We’ve already seen long-standing local traders struggle to replace vacated units on the High Street because costs have risen beyond what small businesses can sustain. A balanced mix matters, but long-term vitality depends on protecting and strengthening local businesses, not slowly turning Nantwich into a copy of every other high street.