Queensland ‘dessert cocktail’ chain Cowch has called in the administrators, but its founders have pledged to keep serving Instagram-ready drinks through the difficult process.
Founded in 2014 by Arif and Havva Memis, Cowch grew from a single site west of the Brisbane CBD to a collection of five venues across the city and the Gold Coast.
The business built its name on “super decadent desserts and its signature over-the-top hospitality,” a company blog states, with its eye-catching food and drinks becoming popular across social media.
The company claims to have produced more than 34,000 litres of gelato and 73,000 pancakes in the 2021-2022 financial year.
Cowch’s plan to on-shore its supply chain and production capacities drew the attention of Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick and Small Business Minister Di Farmer, who visited the company’s Morningside venue in late February.