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The Coffee Club reaches 50 store milestone

Brad Jacobs, Emmanuel Drivas (original founder), Andy Lucas

Brad Jacobs, Emmanuel Drivas (original founder), Andy Lucas

The Coffee Club New Zealand celebrated opening more than 50 stores at a glamorous red carpet event in Auckland last week.

TV hosts, print media, food bloggers and the brand’s original founders were on the guest list, and helped celebrate at The Coffee Club Metro Centre, which opened its doors a couple of weeks ago.

After less than a decade in business, surpassing 50 cafés makes The Coffee Club New Zealand one of the most successful and fastest growing café groups in the country.

“We are outpacing most brands as far as growth goes and also have some of the best franchisee retention rates in New Zealand,” says director and marketing manager, Andy Lucas. “It’s a great position to be in and a real testament to the hard work our team puts in.”

Both young Auckland-based entrepreneurs, Andy, and co-director, Brad Jacobs, have extensive backgrounds in the hospitality industry. Brad has been with The Coffee Club for more than 7 years, working across a range of roles, while Andy has experience in a

As a two time recipient of the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards, Supreme Franchise System of the Year (2012/13 and 2013/14), and three time winner of the Food and Beverage Franchise System of the Year, The Coffee Club New Zealand has proven an attractive and sound prospect for franchise holders.

“We try to be as flexible as possible, giving franchise owners the ability to put their own stamp on the brand, whilst ensuring the quality The Coffee Club is renowned for is retained in all aspects of the business,” says Brad.

Cafe stores and Restaurants can be found throughout both the North and South Islands with more stores to be opened in the near future.

For more information on The Coffee Club New Zealand, including extensive information on the franchise system, as well as a full list of locations, opening hours and contact details for each store please visit the website, www.thecoffeeclub.co.nz.