Shingle Inn Retail Cafe franchises doubles store numbers in 12 months

Shingle Inn Retail cafe franchises have doubled in numbers for the past 12 months with 22 cafes at the end of the year.

Co-Director, Andrew Bellchambers, has considered this growth a significant success for the Shingle Inn coffee shop franchises, especially with a further two cafes opening before Christmas at The Pines, Elanora and Marcoochydore’s Sunshine Plaza.

The 75 year old iconic cafe had also recently established their first franchise in Hornsby, NSW, which opened in August 2011.

“Shingle Inn is recognised by so many people, not only in Queensland, but also throughout Australia as we’ve discovered since opening Shingle Inn Hornsby and, in turn, receiving numerous other requests to establish stores in other States,” said Bellchambers.

“So many people have wonderful stories of times they’ve spent with family and friends at Shingle Inn and the special memories are intrinsically linked with the incredible variety of fresh cakes and food that has always been available.”

According to Bellchambers, all franchisees have undertaken an extensive six-week training program before opening their cafe franchises.

“We’ve made a conscious effort to retain the characteristics that have been loved by generations of families as we continue to grow the business,” says Bellchambers.

“Not only via a central bakery that delivers fresh product daily to our stores, but also through careful selection of our franchisees, many of whom are families working together to provide that unforgettable Shingle Inn experience for our customers.”

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