Apprentice star to close Chorley pie shop - this is why and when
What he said about footfall is interesting.
News that a second Chorley pie shop will close within days has been announced.
Paul Bowen, who starred on BBC’s Apprentice in 2024, has taken to social media to reveal that his Bowen’s Pies shop in Market Street will close permanently on Saturday, September 26. The Harpers Lane shop and Adlington shop will remain open.
Paul said: “Unfortunely with business pressures, the town as it is - it’s quiet - it’s not sustainable anymore to keep this shop open.” He added: “Thank you everyone who’s come to this store, I really do appreciate all your custom, it’s been great to be part of Chorley, but unfortunately that’s it for now.”
The announcement has been met with disappointment, with many people commenting that they didn’t know the shop was in Market Street.
The bakery was one of more than 30 ‘underperforming’ branches of Poundbakery and Sayers to close in the UK recently. The Euxton branch of Sayers in Runshaw Lane also closed last month, with all staff made redundant.
About Bowens Pies
Bowen Pies was founded by Vince Bowen, originally a butcher, and later joined by his son Paul. It has earned acclaim and recognition, winning awards like "Champion Pie" at the British Pie Awards.
Its menu includes traditional pork pies, steak pies and innovative flavours, appealing to a wide range of tastes. These pies have gained a following, not only locally but nationwide and even internationally - and are supplied to supporters attending Manchester City games.