Aussie cafe chain The Coffee Club has taken out the top two awards this year at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards.
The Coffee Club has been named Supreme Franchise System of the Year and franchisee Ivy Joe has scored the top individual award, Supreme Franchisee of the Year.
The franchised network of 37 outlets in New Zealand is managed by master franchisees Brad Jacobs and Andy Lucas who plan to open a further three stores before Christmas, according to www.franchise.co.nz.
The Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Auckland, with the Minister for Small Business, the Hon John Banks, attending the event.
CATEGORY WINNERS
Home services:
- Franchisee of the Year: David and Prue Kimber, PoolWerx Hamilton
- Franchise System of the Year: Select Franchising
Lifestyle services:
- Franchisee of the Year: Faieka and Faisal Abrahams, SKIDS Remuera, Bayfield, Anchorage Park, Auckland
- Franchise System of the Year: Just Cabins
Retail:
- Franchisee of the Year: Jeff Milligan, Mr Minit Northlands, Christchurch
Franchise System of the Year: Mr Minit NZ
Pictured: The Coffee Club master franchisees Brad Jacobs and Andy Lucas, with top franchisee Ivy Joe
Food and Beverage:
- Franchisee of the Year: Ivy Joe, The Coffee Club, Bethlehem Tauranga
- Franchise System of the Year: The Coffee Club Franchising NZ
OTHER AWARDS
Master Franchisee: Richard and Sheila Logan, VIP Home Services, Bay of Plenty
Franchise Export : Burger Fuel
Service Provider: Franchize Consultants
Media Campaign: Super Liquor Holdings
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