A deal has been secured for a Scandinavian-style cafe in Derby city centre after its owners decided to sell up.
Mother and daughter duo Sarah and Olivia Pritchard have sold RASK, which is based at Sadler Bridge Studios, in Bold Lane.
The business has been bought by interior designer and keen cook Maninder Lloyla, along with her sister Parminder Lloyla and brother-in-law Charanjit Chopra.
The cafe is based on the ground floor of Sadler Bridge Studios, which is one of seven managed work spaces across the city run by Connect Derby.
RASK’s menu is inspired by the Danish art of Hygge. It promotes a healthy way of eating and introduces customers to ingredients that may be considered ‘different’ yet have great health benefits.
The cafe offers breakfast, hot and cold RASK bowl salads, soups, open sandwiches and a Saturday brunch menu.
Maninder first discovered RASK during a short spell of trying a vegan diet. She then found out that Sarah and Olivia were selling the business in order to pursue other ventures.
She said: “From the first time I visited Rask I fell in love with everything about it – from the Scandinavian vibe to the relaxing atmosphere and especially the nutritious approach to its menus, which appealed to my own philosophy when it comes to food.
“It felt like fate when I found out that it was for sale and it felt right to buy the business regardless of not having any experience.
“We really liked what Sarah and Olivia had created at RASK and have kept the core business much the same but are continuously developing and pushing new ideas.”
Maninder’s plans including extending the cafe’s current service to cater for Sadler Bridge Studios tenants and staff meetings.
She said: “We’ve already introduced new smoothie bowls, seasonal porridge toppings, unique drinks and a big breakfast (also available as vegan) which have proven to be a big hit.
“Going into the New Year we have lots of ideas try and will also be focusing more on the brand.”
