Mum opens doll shop, cafe and pamper salon especially for young children

Desiree Khan has recently launched K Dolls Boutique, essentially a doll shop which also doubles up as a cafe and beauty salon, especially for kids.

The new business in Clifton Street, Blackpool is aimed at children, young people and their families, and is open Thursday through to Monday.

K Dolls Boutique will offer children a fun opportunity to find a new favourite doll in its shop, get pampered in its salon and enjoy afternoon tea in the K Dolls Café.

Desiree and her family were talking about Blackpool during lockdown and started thinking about what type of business they would like to see start up in the town.

Desiree said: “There is so much to do in Blackpool and we were chatting about all our great memories spending precious time as a family together.

"As a bit of fun we bounced around ideas about what type of business we could start that would be a bit different and would be popular. This idea popped to the front.

“I knew that there was something in the suggestion of this type of boutique for children and young people so I did some research.

"There are similar businesses in the USA but I struggled to find anything in the UK and certainly nothing of its kind locally.

"That got me thinking if it already worked elsewhere it could definitely work in Blackpool.”

Having worked in the childcare industry for more than 15 years, running a childminding business in Blackpool, Desiree is now looking forward to running her own business in the town.

She added: “It’s brilliant that from a bit of family chit chat that the K Dolls Café concept has turned into a real business and we are all so excited.”

Desiree was supported in her business journey by Blackpool Council’s Get Started team at the Enterprise Centre, Lytham Rd.

The Get Started team helped Desiree with advice about taking on premises, lease terms and business location, along with general tips about starting a business.

Blackpool Council cabinet member for business, enterprise and job creation, Cllr Mark Smith, said: “The team were delighted to support Desiree and wish her well.

"Our Get Started team are at hand for anyone else who might have a seed of an idea for a business and new venture that they need help to develop.

"Our expert staff will be happy to have an initial chat and guide people through the journey.”

Contact the Get Started team at the Enterprise Centre, Lytham Road on 01253 477147 or visit blackpoolunlimited.com/start-up to find out more.

To find out more about K Dolls visit facebook.com/KDollsBlackpool, email k_dolls@outlook.com or call 07964 852522.