A popular coffee chain, with four locations in Melbourne, has gone into administration.
Puzzle Coffee went into voluntary administration on June 28, according to documents listed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
The café chain, which boasts cafés at Swanston St, Melbourne Central, Southern Cross Station and Chadstone Shopping Centre, said they are “working closely” with administrators to ”actively explore solutions”.
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“Similar to many small hospitality businesses in Melbourne, the past few years have brought significant challenges to our company due to the impacts of COVID-19,” a spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au.
“Puzzle Coffee venues are operating as normal, and are fully committed to providing regular updates to all stakeholders as it works through the voluntary administration process.”


Melbourne restaurant Calia, which has links to Puzzle Coffee, also entered administration the same day.
Jirsch Sutherland partner Glenn Crisp confirmed the practice had been appointed as the administrator of both businesses.
Co-founded by Jason Chang and Ricky Thien, Calia…