Gloria Jean’s Coffees Stimulates Growth via Grant of Area Development Rights
July 19 2017 - 11:58PM
Business Wire
As part of its efforts to accelerate growth in the United
States, global speciality coffee house, Gloria Jean’s Coffees,
today announced the grant of Area Development Rights for Chicago
and Northwest Indiana.
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Mr Raed Naser, an experienced business professional, secured the
Area Development Rights following a rigorous selection process, and
plans on establishing his first Gloria Jean’s Coffees outlet within
the region by September 2017.
RFG Chief Executive – International, Mike Gilbert, said the USA
is one of the fastest growing regions for the Gloria Jean’s Coffees
Brand System.
“Growth of the brand in the US market has been stimulated by
rising trends in habitual coffee consumption, together with a
growing demand for high-quality espresso coffee offered by
respected brands specialising in the coffee space,” he said.
“The Gloria Jean’s Coffees brand was founded in Chicago in 1979,
so the region holds a special place for the brand. We are therefore
excited to be partnering with an experienced local professional who
shares our vision for Gloria Jean’s Coffees.”
The agreement will see Mr Naser open seven coffee houses
throughout Chicago and Northwest Indiana, and represents a
departure from the brand’s historical North American store-by-store
growth model.
“The United States very much remains an untapped market with
considerable opportunity to grow the Gloria Jean’s Coffees
footprint,” Mr Gilbert said.
“Small territory licences are much more common in large
countries like America than they are in Australia, and they’re a
proven business model because they allow the master franchisor to
retain sufficient control of the brand, whilst also affording
access to local expertise, knowledge and relationships.”
“We are focused on accelerating Gloria Jean’s Coffees’ growth in
North America, and see considerable opportunity in partnering with
committed area developers and master franchisees aligned with our
vision to tap growing American demand for unique and high-quality
coffee offers,” he said.
Mr Naser affords the business significant growth opportunities
via his significant property experience, and is already
investigating Drive Thru locations, multiple street front
opportunities and two kiosk sites in premium outlet malls.
About Retail Food Group Limited:
RFG owns the Gloria Jean’s Coffees, It’s A Grind, Donut King,
Brumby’s Bakery, Michel’s Patisserie, bb’s Café, Esquires, The
Coffee Guy, Café2U, Pizza Capers Gourmet Kitchen and Crust Gourmet
Pizza Bar franchise systems. As well, Retail Food Group is a global
coffee specialist with an integrated approach to sourcing, roasting
and distributing high-quality coffee. Combining passion with
expertise, the Company creates an unforgettable experience, from
crop to cup, through its suite of coffee brands. The Company is
seeking area developer and master franchisee candidates who share
its vision for delivering high quality coffee to American
consumers. Enquiries should be directed to Olivia Palmer at
rfginternational@rfg.com.au.
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