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Domino's Pizza - Marsden, Waterford West, Richlands, Forest Lake, Goodna & Beaudesert

James Willard

James Willard (25), a Springfield Lakes resident, recently took over Domino's pizza franchise Marsden and Waterford West, growing his store count to six in just eleven months, after purchasing Richlands and Forest Lake in June 2007, Goodna in January 2008, and Beaudesert at the start of May.

In 2000, James began the career of a lifetime when he started delivery pizzas for Raj Bachu, a Domino's multi-unit franchisee in Sydney, where his hard work and enthusiasm were soon recognised and he was promoted to a multi-store manager.

Local franchisee James Willard said it was working for Raj he realized becoming a Domino's multi-unit franchisee was the career he desired and set about to make his dream a reality.

"Helping Raj own and run 11 stores, I knew becoming a multi-unit franchisee was the only career for me," James said.

"When the opportunity arose to purchase Domino's Richlands and Forest Lake I jumped at the chance, quickly relocated to Brisbane and haven't looked back since.

"Since my early days delivering pizzas, Domino's fast food franchise has helped me at every step along the way to becoming my own boss. I would never of thought when I started as a delivery driver in 2000 I would be in a position to finance the purchase of four stores in one year.

"I'm thrilled I've had the opportunity to grow my personal wealth through smart business opportunities within a Company that I love being a part of," James said.

In James' spare time he enjoys kicking back and relaxing, playing the PS3, his new pool table and going out with mates.

Domino's Pizza - Biloela

Rob and Jackie Brocklesby

Meet Rob (48) and Jackie Brocklesby (44). This happy couple have been married from 26 years, have four children; Rebecca (25), Jessica (22), Jazmine (20) and Joshua (16), and three grandchildren; Ela-Blu, Conner and Theia who they call their world.

Rob and Jackie were Aussie Pizza franchisees for five years before converting to Domino's take away franchise in February this year. Prior to working in the pizza industry, Jackie worked as a cleaner at a local motel and in a retirement home where Rob also worked as a cook and support staff supervisor, Currently Rob is working at Moura Mine where he has worked for the past two years.

The Brocklesby's like to make Domino's a true family affair, with daughter Jazmine sharing the role of Manager with her mother, while Josh works in store and as a delivery driver.

Domino's Biloela owner and Manager Jackie Brocklesby said they are enjoying being part of the Domino's family and love living and working in the Biloela community.

"Our goal for the store is to become successful business owners by making our store run as efficiently as possible and therefore continuing to please our customers by delivery quality products and terrific service," Jackie said.

"We have lived in Biloela for the past 14 years and really love the community and it's people.

Our main reason for originally moving to Biloela was' because it is a safe and quiet place to bring up children. Your children can walk down the street and you can feel confident there is nothing to worry about. It's great to have a business in such a safe community"

Rob and Jackie describe their family and beautiful grandchildren as their life, they enjoy spending every spare moment they get with them.