Two prominent Melbourne restaurant and cafe businesses have been placed into administration as cost-of-living struggles continue to hit hard.
Calia Australia, which operates Calia venues at the Emporium on Lonsdale Street and Chadstone, appointed voluntary administrators on June 28, according to documents listed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Puzzle Coffee, which has four cafes across Melbourne’s CBD and links to Calia, also entered administration the same day.
Jirsch Sutherland partner Glenn Crisp confirmed the practice had been appointed as the administrator of both businesses.
Calia Australia was co-founded by Jason Chang and Ricky Thien in 20…
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