Butlers' New Zealand cafes close due to unprecedented surge in chocolate and coffee prices 

A spokesperson said the decision does not impact any other Butlers Chocolate Café locations anywhere else in the world

Founded in Dublin in 1932, Butlers operates 24 cafes in Ireland and on a franchise basis outside the country.

The New Zealand franchisee of Irish chocolate and cafe chain Butlers has closed the five stores in the country after entering voluntary liquidation.

Media outlets in the country reported that Chocolate Cafes (New Zealand) Limited was put into liquidation on Friday, citing a decline in sales and an increase in costs.