Print franchise Kwik Kopy has announced its Franchise of the Year, awarding Ringwood franchisees Lou Pannunzio and his wife, Silvana, for their solid performance.

“What I aspire to is running a successful business, to have fun and to earn the respect of my peers,” Paunnunzio said. “To even be nominated for this award is an incredible stamp of approval. We still canÕt believe we actually won it!”

David Bell, managing director of Kwik Kopy Australia, said “To even be considered for the award the centreÕs performance figures must be at the cutting edge. After that we look for a franchiseeÕs contribution to the Kwik Kopy franchise as a whole. Lou is an incredible support to our whole network, always on hand to offer advice and assistance to new and established owners alike.”

PannunzioÕs relationships with customers and suppliers has been key to the business.

“My business has grown consistently over the last eight years and the last three months in particular have been strong and robust. ItÕs about relationships – knowing your clients, always talking to your clients and always having a strategy in place to bring new business in,” he said.

“I love this franchise. It has been very, very good to me over the last eight years. I try to do my best and give back to the system as much as I take because they have been so good to me.

“Kwik Kopy has altered our lives. Not only has it freed us financially, but it has given us an identity,” he said. “It has been a really enriching experience, not just for the two of us but also for my children. It has given us an incredible purpose in life.”

The Kwik Kopy Franchise business as a whole has recorded a seventh consecutive year of consistent growth through 2008.