The managing director of the company which just opened a new Starbucks store in Ealing Common has stressed the importance of building links with the local community.

Kastien Coffee Ltd is a franchise company run out of west London and on Saturday opened a new Starbucks close to Ealing Common Tube station, creating ten new jobs in the process.

Louisa Cohn, marketing director for Kastien Coffee Ltd, said: “We’re thrilled to open a new Starbucks store in Ealing and welcoming customers into the store with our new team.

“We’re looking forward to building relationships with the local community and getting to know our neighbours.”

The store is located at 433-435 Uxbridge Road and will be open seven days a week.

Gill Skan, franchise business manager for Starbucks UK, said: “We’re delighted to open a new store on Saturday and we’re all looking forward to continuing building relationships with the local community.”