Congratulations to the first Pinky's franchisees to convert to Domino's Pizza. Please join us in welcoming them into the Domino's Family.
Domino's Pizza - Bairnsdale - Stevan and Wendy Whitechurch
Ages: 45 and 43 years old
Marital status: Married 22 years with three children (17 year old boy and girl twins and a 16 year old girl)
How long were you a Pinky's franchisee for? 13 years
Before becoming a franchisee what was your job? Steve Carpenter, Rose City Homes (12 years). Wendy Pizza maker/kitchen hand, Pinkys Pizza (2 years), Fashion buyer/sales person, Spot On Jean Co. (10 years)
What are your future goals with Dominos? Sell more pizza, have more fun!
How long have you lived in Bairnsdale? Steve 13 years and Wendy 22 years.
What's your favourite thing about Bairnsdale? The climate and its close proximity to the beach and the mountains.
What are your interests outside Domino's? Steve enjoys tennis, football and water skiing in his spare time while Wendy loves to discover red wines.
Who are your favourite sporting teams? Essendon (Steve) and Collingwood (Wendy).
If you could go on an all expenses paid holiday to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? The Greek Islands because they are so beautiful. Although we would go anywhere as long as we were together.
Domino's Pizza - Wauchope - Kevin Goodhew
Age: 55
Marital status: Married 34 years to Lynne, with four children (all grown up and living away from home).
How long were you a Pinky's franchisee for? Nearly 10 years.
Before becoming a franchisee what was your job? Hotel Manager - Hastings Hotel Wauchope (1 year), Banker- National Australia Bank (27 years)
What are your future goals with Domino's? To develop my Domino's store in Wauchope (a small country town 25km West of Port Macquarie) into a successful and profitable store. Expand my customer base under the Domino's brand.
How long have you lived in Wauchope? Although our store is in Wauchope we have actually lived in Port Macquarie for the past 18 years.
What's your favourite thing about Wauchope? Wauchope has friendly people with a mixture of farming and town people coming together to support local sporting groups and community groups.
What are your interests outside Dominos? I would like to fish all day every day if possible.
Who is your favourite sporting team? Manly Sea Eagles Rugby League.
If you could go on an all expenses paid holiday to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Europe- my wife and I when there 12 years ago but our tour was altered at the last minute resulting in our not being able to see what we wanted to.
Domino's Pizza - Drysdale - Les and Lynn Pickersgill
Ages: 55 and 53 years old
Marital status: Married, four children and two grandchildren.
How long were you a Pinky's franchisee for? Pinky's Pizza franchisee's for two years.
Before becoming a franchisee what was your job? Before Pinky's we owned and operated two fish and chip shops, as well as a large take-away food shop.
What are your future goals with Domino's? Future goal for Domino's is to be part of a growing, professional and motivated team.
How long have you lived in Drysdale? Although our shop is in Drysdale, we live 10 minutes away in a town called Portariington.
What's your favourite thing about Drysdale and Portariington? Favourite things about Drysdale /Portariington is the great community spirit and the beautiful seaside living.
What are your interests outside Dominos? Our interests outside of Domino's are family friends, fishing and food!
What is your favourite television program? Ramsey's Kitchen,
If you could go on an all expenses paid holiday to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? If we could go anywhere in the world, it would be to Asia for the culture, landscape and the food (again with the food).
Domino's Pizza - Drysdale - Ben Reyment
Age: 22
Marital status: Long term relationship, girlfriend of four years named Jodie.
How long were you a Pinky's franchisee for? I only just became a franchisee, going into partnership with Les & Lynne Pickersgill. However, I have worked at Pinky's Pizza for the last 7 years, starting with dough making, progressing to driver and store manager. I also work at a plumbing supplies store, as a driver and salesperson.
What are your future goals with Domino's? To learn more about business, life and pizza.
How long have you lived in Drysdale? Apart from the first few years of my life in Melbourne, and two years in Rockhampton when I was 12, Drysdale has been home all my life.
What's your favourite thing about Drysdale? It's a great community, its quiet, close to the beach and Geelong.
What are your interests outside Dominos? I love my AFL, music, travelling and spending time with my friends, family and my dog.
Who is your favourite sporting team? Go the Melbourne Demons!
What is your favourite television program? Entourage and the footy are my favourite TV shows.
If you could go on an all expenses paid holiday to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Bali is my favourite place in the world, so travelling around South East Asia would be great. The people and the atmosphere of the area are awesome!
21-Nov-2008