2009 Franchisor Awards
In October the Franchise Council of Australia presented the eight awards of the MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards at a ceremony in Perth at a Gala Awards Dinner. The awards recognize the important role that franchisors have in the food industry and reward those who demonstrate excellence in what they do.
The Franchisor Social Responsibility Award was jointly presented to Bakers Delight for their partnership with Breast Cancer Network Australia where almost $3.7 million has been raised over the last nine years, as well as the donation of around $143 million worth of bread to charities through the bakery network. Other community involvement includes the Bundraiser campaign, where $1 from every pack of Hot Cross buns sold going to buying equipment for children’s hospitals throughout the country.
Back in Motion Health Group was the other joint winner of this award and has set up the “SOS Foundation”, which is supported by all franchisees as well as through events.
Another award winner, 7-Elevens CEO Warren Wilmot commented that, “the criteria was very thorough, with greater rigour placed on the submission and the interview process. Completing the submission and answering the criteria was extremely beneficial for its self-assessment value, so much so, that we are now using the document as a marketing tool for potential franchisees.”
The following are the other award winners;
- Established Franchisor of the Year - 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd
- Emerging Franchisor of the Year - Grill’d
- Multi- Unit Franchisee of the Year - Banjo’s Bakehouse
- International Franchising Award - Gloria Jean’s Coffee international
- Excellence in Marketing Award - Mr Rental
- Field Manager of the Year Award - Dan Gallo - The Coffee Club
For more information about the awards and franchises go to www.franchise.org.au