Gloria Jean’s sister-act opens fourth Queensland store Country Victorian siblings Leanne Thompson (58) and Gail Gipp (60) decided they wanted a break from the veterinary and accounting industries and instead looked at a business that could become part of their retirement plan, and give them the opportunity to work together in Queensland. Proving that sisters…
Michel’s Wynnum creates local pay-it-forward initiative Franchise partner Claudine Cleaver of Michel’s Wynnum is approaching 5 years in business. Claudine wanted to do something to celebrate her upcoming milestone by uniting her existing customer base with some of the new faces that were appearing across her shopping centre. She came across a…
Brumby’s Parkridge Hits 35 Year Milestone Longest serving Brumby’s franchise partners Pamela and David Russell, will shortly celebrate their 35th year with the brand and their sales feat of three million loaves of bread. The longevity of this husband and wife’s career with Brumby’s is far reaching. David started off baking as…
Brumby’s Introduces Australia’s Gourmet Pie Guy Australia’s Gourmet Pie Guy winner has been revealed as 28-year-old Melbournian Dave Warneke who describes himself as a self confessed pie connoisseur. The Brumby’s competition went out to Australians in search of men with generous qualities and a passion for life. Many entrants told stories of inspiration,…
Franchisees of the Year: Michel’s Toronto The National Retail Association (NRA) has named the 2019 winners of the prestigious Franchisee of the Year Award overnight at their annual Sydney gala. Greg Stevens and Annie Li are the owners of the Michel’s Toronto store and were crowned for their ongoing commitment to ‘going above…
Matt Sinclair Launches New Savoury Range for Michel’s Michel’s is delighted to announce its newly appointed Ambassador Matt Sinclair who has been commissioned to create a new range of gourmet pies, sausage roll and quiches for the brand. The renowned flavour master debuted on screens during Season 8 of Masterchef Australia. The…
Brumby’s Bakery: The Search for Australia’s Most Gourmet People Brumby’s Bakery has launched a new range of gourmet pies and to celebrate they’re looking to reward some of Australia’s hidden heroes. The newest competition from the brand is searching for people with ‘gourmet traits’. 11 finalists will receive $500 and the major…
Franchisee Finalists in the National Retail Awards Retail Food Group (RFG) is proud to announce several finalists in the National Retail Awards. Lara and Scott Russell (Brumby’s Bulimba), Michelle Rechichi (Crust Mt Lawley) and Greg Stevens (Michel’s Toronto), are all in the running to take home the coveted Franchisee of the Year Award.…
Gloria Jean’s Franchisee Ups Sales 30 Percent Married father-of-two Bill Dennaoui (NSW) says working with his wife and going to work in his pyjamas have been the secret sauce behind their recent sales success tipping the tills to see a 30 percent increase. Bill and his wife Amal have been touted as the…
Michel’s Bundaberg Franchisee Hailed ‘Queen of Cakes’ Bundaberg’s very own Queen of Cakes Stefanie Hale is being swamped for orders across her delicious range of cakes, and her business isn’t showing any sign of slowing despite widespread reports across the Bundaberg region of a declining retail market. Stefanie says that her store has…