Maxis Franchise scrumptious value offering now available in Overport



The Durban community of Overport will now be able to enjoy the benefit of delicious and wholesome family meals served in a welcoming environment, following the recent opening of Maxi’s Overport at the Atrium Mall. The new store will allow locals and visitors to the mall to enjoy the unique Maxi’s experience of freshly prepared foods of the best quality served in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Greg Binstead, Managing Executive of Maxi’s notes that he is confident that the store will obtain meaningful success.


“Maxi’s has identified that shoppers and consumers in the Overport area are hungry for the value and family orientated service offering that a successful franchise such as ours can provide. Simultaneously, we recognised that locating the restaurant in the Atrium Mall offers a substantial opportunity to launch a thriving business, as there is already an established and marketable customer base.


“As such, through maintaining the core Maxi’s values that have served us so well in becoming the preferred quick service restaurant chain in South Africa, we are confident of making a significant  impact, and obtaining a large-scale and loyal customer base for many years to come. In appreciation of the communities support, we also give back and donate R2,500 to a local charity upon store openings nationwide.”


Maxi’s Overport is owned by Hashicka Bhika, who notes that she was motivated to pursue a career as a Maxi’s franchise owner due to the ongoing support provided by the company, as it provides an ideal platform for new business owners to obtain long term success.


Bhika adds that Maxi’s has provided valuable input and help in terms of various franchising areas, sales, marketing, training, advertising, and store design. Beyond offering customers with outstanding value for money, she believes that giving back to the community through various Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives is important. To demonstrate this commitment, Maxi’s Overport recently donated R2,500 to Gift of the Givers.


She concludes that she has ambitious plans for the store.


“I am committed to helping Maxi’s Overport reach its full potential. Through dedication, hard work, passion, team and a commitment to creating a business defined by superior quality food and attentive service, I intend to ensure that Maxi’s Overport becomes a household name in the Durban region, and attracts customers from far and wide.”


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New IZON Global Media Franchise Opens in Irvine



IZON Global Media, a media agency specializing in outdoor advertising, announces a new franchise in Orange County, under the ownership of local resident Dave Clayton. Clayton has also partnered with an advertising firm specializing in other media such as radio, internet or cable TV, for clients interested in those additional forms of media.

"Discovering IZON Global Media came at a perfect time in my life because after working at large ad agencies, I saw the franchise opportunity with IZON to help clients build their enterprises through innovative out-of-home advertising as too good to pass up,” says Clayton. "I am especially excited to be working with clients who want to grow their businesses effectively, not by the ‘run an ad’ approach, but through sound strategic planning and execution, by asking the right marketing questions that lead to the maximum return on their advertising investment.”


Prior to becoming a franchisee, Clayton was an area developer with the United Franchise Group (UFG) for the past year, which he says allowed him to see what a great opportunity IZON is from the inside. UFG is the largest business-to-business franchisor in the world, with multiple brands in 52 countries. Clayton has also started and sold two other successful advertising-related franchises – one in Southern California and one in the mid-Atlantic region.


"With IZON, there are over 100 out-of-home media options – from billboards to buses, gas pumps to golf courses, malls to movie theaters, and much more. We serve as a one-stop solution," says Clayton.


IZON Global Media is an advertising agency specializing in Out-of-home Advertising. Out-of-home Advertising includes billboards, bus shelters, transit, taxis, cinema, mall kiosks, mobile billboards, airport displays, sports stadiums and more. IZON acts as a consultant to their clients, in order to determine the best media campaign to fit each client’s goals and budget. IZON works with all of the outdoor media companies to obtain the best value and exposure for its clients and provides them with everything necessary to run a successful outdoor advertising campaign, including the graphic design and production of each advertisement.  


For more information about IZON Global Media in Irvine, visit ooh-advertising.com or contact Clayton at 714-747-7029 or dclayton@izonglobalmedia.com. For franchising information, please call 866-257-6025 or visit izonglobalmedia.com.


About UNITED FRANCHISE GROUP: The Global Leader for Entrepreneurs.


United Franchise Group (http://www.unitedfranchisegroup.com) is a $500-million franchising expert with 30 years of experience and 1,400 franchise locations in over 50 countries. Brands include SIGNARAMA, EmbroidMe, IZON Global Media, SuperGreen Solutions, Plan Ahead Events, and Transworld Business Advisors. Information on franchising opportunities is available at 800-286-8671 (U.S.) or 001-561-640-5570 (international).


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Franchiseor of Scooters Pizza Ferndale inject fresh life into management of store



Scooters Pizza Ferndale is set to benefit greatly from enhanced managerial and strategic value, following the recent acquisition of the store by Allister Gertse and Anil Roscoe.

Gertse and Roscoe were previously employed at a well-known banking institution as management information system analysts for an iPad projects team. Jeanne Geldenhuys, Managing Executive of Scooters Pizza asserts that this background experience will enable Gertse and Roscoe to enhance the business model and value offering at Scooters Pizza Ferndale.


“Both Allister and Anil have gained invaluable experience in the corporate world, which has allowed them to develop considerable strategic and business focused managerial skills. I am highly confident that these learned traits, along with the fact that both of them are highly professional, motivated and enthusiastic people, will ensure that the store is run proficiently, which will translate into long term financial growth.”


Gertse states that he and Roscoe have ambitious plans for the store, with the intent to increase total orders per day by 30%, and increase the average spend by 10% within the next three months. He adds that they intend to achieve this goal by employing a hands-on management style and closely monitoring product quality, while also encouraging staff to exceed service expectations through performance incentives.


He further notes that the entire staff at Scooters Pizza Ferndale has responded positively to the change in management, and is receptive to the direction in which the new management wants to take the store.


Scooters Pizza offers hungry consumers a varied menu consisting of a number of traditional and speciality pizzas, as well as pizones, subs, wraps, side dishes and desserts.


Gertse concludes that he is confident of creating business sustainability for Scooters Pizza Ferndale.


“Through passion, perseverance and hard work, I truly believe that Scooter’s Pizza Ferndale will deliver on its promise and live up to customers’ expectations, with impeccable service provided, and only the tastiest meals served.


“Ultimately, this value offering will allow Ferndale residents to receive a slice of the good life, which I am positive will result in the development of a loyal customer base that will drive long term success for the store.”


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New SIGNARAMA Ownership in Raynham



SIGNARAMA, the world’s largest sign franchise, announces local residents Connie Delano and Paul Harris are now the new owners of the Raynham store at 1470 New State Highway, Rt. 44, Suite 21.  

Before becoming a SIGNARAMA franchisee, Delano worked in sales development at Harwich Paint and Decorating on Cape Cod. Prior to that she was an IT applications/portal director at a major university in Boston, MA for 12 years. Before doing IT, Delano had been a fisheries program data manager at Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences and was a Marine Biologist at environmental institutions.


While Harris is now a co-owner of the SIGNARAMA franchise, he is also a property manager for private estates on an off-grid island on Cape Cod. Prior to being a property manager, Harris was a building contractor and custom kitchen and cabinet builder.


“Discovering SIGNARAMA came at a perfect time in my life because I was ready to become part of the local business community and was interested in helping businesses succeed with their marketing and branding,” said Delano. “My business partner, Paul Harris, got over the bridge when he moved to Kingston to be with me and wanted a way to serve the local community.”


Delano and Harris are active members of the community. They are beekeepers and members of Plymouth County Beekeepers Assoc. They also ski and paddle with the Cape Cod Ski Club, and sail on Kingston Bay with the Kingston Yacht Club. Harris also enjoys raising foul.


SIGNARAMA store hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and by appointment on Saturdays.


Approaching 900 stores in more than 50 countries, SIGNARAMA uses cutting-edge industry software programs to provide a full range of comprehensive sign and graphic services to both the private and commercial segments of the business community.


For more information on SIGNARAMA in Raynham, contact Delano and Harris at 508-822-7533. For franchising information, please call (800) 465-0362 or visit www.signarama.com.


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New SuperGreen Solutions Franchise Opens in Wantagh



SuperGreen Solutions, a premium one-stop shop for all your energy-efficient needs, announces a new store at 3443 Merrick Road, under the ownership of local resident Brian Metz. The store features new energy-saving opportunities to the businesses and homeowners in the local area.  

Before becoming a SuperGreen Solutions franchisee, Metz worked for 22 years on Wall Street as the Managing Director at the NYSE and Head Trader at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.


“Discovering SuperGreen Solutions came at a perfect time in my life because I felt it was time for a new perspective and going green seemed to be the perfect way to change my legacy,” says Metz.  


The new SuperGreen Solutions will be open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Saturdays by appointment only. Free energy assessments are available. A grand opening will be held on June 27. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. and a reception will start at 5:30 p.m.


SuperGreen Solutions provides energy-efficient solutions including insulation, ventilation, skylights, solar power, solar hot water and wind power. SuperGreen Solutions also provides businesses and homeowners with simple tools to understand and control energy usage that can result in increased energy savings. This holistic approach provides effective options to help reduce power bills and environmental impact.


For more information on SuperGreen Solutions in Wantagh, contact Brian Metz at (516)869-4955, or online at www.supergreensolutions.com. For franchising information, please call (866) 899-2001 or visit www.unitedfranchisegroup.com/supergreen-solutions.


About UNITED FRANCHISE GROUP: The Global Leader for Entrepreneurs.
United Franchise Group (http://www.unitedfranchisegroup.com) is a $500-million franchising expert with 30 years of experience and 1,400 franchise locations in over 50 countries. Brands include SIGNARAMA, EmbroidMe, IZON Global Media, SuperGreen Solutions, Plan Ahead Events, and Transworld Business Advisors. Information on franchising opportunities is available at 800-286-8671 (U.S.) or 001-561-640-5570 (international).


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Office Evolution Signs Development Deal To Bring Virtual Offices



Office Evolution, a virtual office and executive suites provider, has inked a development deal to bring multiple units to North Dakota, securing a location in Williston and planning to add Minot and Dickinson to the roster. Office Evolution will provide local and international businesses the opportunity to secure a flexible and efficient presence in the booming Bakken Region. This development agreement marks Office Evolution’s first foray outside of Colorado and a new franchise venture with Hegg Companies, an investment and commercial real estate firm.

North Dakota’s bustling business scene, especially in the Bakken oil fields, is an ideal locale for the virtual office brand. North Dakota is a leader in the current trend in hydraulic fracturing or “fracking”, a flourishing and rapidly changing industry that perfectly fits the flexible and agile model of Office Evolution’s concept. As a small business incubator, Office Evolution prides itself on offering services such as permanent and on-demand office space, meeting spaces, telephone answering, fax and administrative assistance. Office Evolution provides real, affordable office solutions for those that periodically commute into North Dakota for business and acts as a vital stepping stone for small companies to hone their craft and grow their enterprises. The Hegg Companies, a top commercial real estate company in South Dakota, is teaming with Office Evolution to fill a high demand created by the fracking trade for virtual office spaces and services.


“The Hegg Companies have such a great reputation and we are pleased to bring North Dakota multiple new locations,” said Mark Hemmeter, CEO of Office Evolution. “This is a milestone for Office Evolution and we look forward to serving North Dakota and launching the innovative enterprises of local business community members.”


About Office Evolution
Office Evolution is a Colorado-based virtual office and executive suites provider with eight locations along Colorado’s Front Range. In business since 2003, Office Evolution is the full-service virtual office solutions authority, providing clients with a professional image, friendly service and convenience by offering executive office space and virtual solutions at a practical price.  Committed to help business owners thrive by taking the work out of running an office, Office Evolution delivers quality service and amenities, and providing opportunities to connect and share knowledge with like-minded professionals. Conference and training rooms, business center services, live answering and call management offer the right mix of services to help business owners succeed.


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Old Chicago to Open Refreshed Concept in Garden City



Stone Development Inc. today announced its ground breaking on a new development in Garden City, Kan. that includes the newly re-branded Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom, based in Denver, CO. and operated as a franchisee location. The Old Chicago in Garden City represents the first location of a multi-unit franchise development agreement.

The new Old Chicago location will be approximately 6,000 sq. ft. and will include its newly updated look and enhanced menu that were introduced with its recent brand refresh. The new development is expected to be operating by November 2013.


According to Stone Development Owner Amro Samy, Old Chicago is a great fit for the town of Garden City. The growing community is expanding quickly and Old Chicago will be at the forefront of its economic boom.


“We are very familiar with the Garden City market, having successfully developed many other concepts here, and we are committed to helping fuel the local economy. The Old Chicago brand and concept is completely unique to the area and we felt its modern, family-friendly ambience is a great fit for Garden City’s neighborhood culture. We are excited for this opportunity and want to thank everyone involved who helped the development come to fruition,” said Amro Samy, owner of Stone Development, Inc.


The new Old Chicago restaurant location is part of a $25 million development site that will also include a 22,000 square foot water park and a 90-room hotel, estimated to bring 126 full-time jobs. Samy says the project development team, including Molly Basham and Reynaldo Mesa, worked closely with the development attorney’s from Polsinelli Law Firm out of Kansas City, the Garden City Mayor Dan Fankhauser and City Manager Matt Allen as well as the City of Garden City Commission, the Finney County Commission, the County Administrator and Finney County EcoDevo to bring the entire project together.


“The City of Garden City has been assisting a local team on developing a hotel, restaurant and water park attraction concept east of the US 83-50/400 bypass and south of Schulman Avenue to redevelop the property previously occupied by The Fun Center and C&D World of Wheels. It is exciting that this project and this community captured the attention and excitement of a national brand like Old Chicago.  The City Commission has been strategic about promoting development that will continue to attract people to live, visit and shop all of what Garden City offers,” said Mayor Dan Fankhauser.


Old Chicago will bring its revamped menu to the new concept in Garden City. Among the new menu changes is the newly introduced tavern-style thin crust pizza, salads with homemade dressings, shareable appetizers, a line of Panini sandwiches and an expanded pasta section.


Old Chicago will also bring its specialty craft beer to the neighborhood. Old Chicago offers a wide variety of craft beers from around the world. With its brand refresh, it unveiled 36 taps of the highest quality beer from local and regional breweries. The restaurant also will host exclusive brewery events and pre-release beers.


The city is working with a developer to build a $30 million retail shopping center across the street from the Old Chicago site. This retail center will help drive traffic to the new restaurant and add to the expanding community.


Old Chicago Garden City will be located approximately at 2800 Shulman Ave., Garden City, Kan. 67846. For more information, visit www.oldchicago.com.


About Old Chicago Pizza


Founded in 1976 in Boulder, Colo., Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is a leader in traditional casual dining. A recently revitalized menu is crafted with shareable appetizers, salads with homemade dressing, deep dish and thin crust pizzas and fresh toppings. The brand’s menu includes more than 40+ updated and redeveloped options with carefully chosen ingredients prepared daily and expertly combined to deliver memorable tastes guests will crave.


Old Chicago is an expert in craft beer, encouraging guests to explore 85 choices of draft and bottled local, domestic, and imported brews. Specialty glasses shaped for each beer style, the highest quality draft equipment available, digital beer boards boasting the best seasonal brews, and highly trained beer experts combine to make a visit to Old Chicago the ultimate beer lover experience.


For more information, visit www.ocfranchising.com.


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Pancheros Brings Missouri Second Location In St. Joseph



Pancheros Mexican Grill (www.pancheros.com), a Mexican restaurant chain famous for delicious burritos, opened its second Missouri location in St. Joseph today. To mark the grand opening, the St. Joseph Pancheros will be offering its signature burritos for $1 on June 25th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Pancheros, acclaimed for its tasty burritos made with hand-pressed tortillas, also prides itself in serving other savory Mexican dishes such as tacos, quesadillas, burrito bowls and salads. The burrito chain also carries two proprietary hot sauces called Greenade and Flavolcano, to offer spice-lovers a way to add heat to their dining experience. The unit is the fifth to be opened by Jim Brown, a long time franchisee of Pancheros. No stranger to Pancheros’ unique burritos, franchisee, Jim Brown, also operates the Kansas City location along with another Pancheros restaurant in Sioux City, Iowa and two in Lincoln, Nebraska.


“St. Joseph is a high-traffic area with a lot of hungry guests, so I’m certain that the new location will be a big success,” said franchisee, Jim Brown. “I am very familiar with the Pancheros brand and am looking forward to opening my fifth unit in St. Joseph.”


“We are proud to bring our Missouri fans another location in St. Joseph and anticipate further growth in the Missouri market in the coming years,” said Rodney Anderson, President of Pancheros Mexican Grill.


The new Pancheros location is located at 3702 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506. The store will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week. To contact the St. Joseph Pancheros, please call (816) 671-0311. For more information about Pancheros, please visit www.pancheros.com.


About Pancheros Mexican Grill


Founded in 1992 by Rodney L. Anderson, Coralville, Iowa-based Pancheros Mexican Grill is a quick-serve, fresh-Mexican franchise that serves its signature fresh-pressed tortillas filled with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. Burritos are customized and mixed with “Bob the Tool” to get every ingredient in each bite. Along with their tasty burritos, the menu also includes quesadillas, tacos, burrito bowls, and salads. Pancheros currently has more than 50 locations in the United States and the company plans to have 60 restaurants open across the country by the end of 2013. For more information, visit www.pancheros.com.


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Scooters Pizza Ballito’s bold rebranding process attracts and retains customers



Scooters Pizza Ballito is set to significantly increase its market share in Kwazulu-Natal following a comprehensive rebranding recently undertaken by the store. The makeover involved renovations being completed in the entire front section of the store, with the introduction of a design transformation to the Scooters Pizza logo, tagline, menu, signage and in-store furnishings.

Taste Holdings Food Division CEO, Christo Calitz says that he is confident that the store refresh will help Scooters Pizza Ballito to considerably bolster its business.


“Ballito is a rapidly growing community, and contains a selective customer base that is not only expectant of receiving the best value for money, but they also want a warm and welcoming environment in which to purchase food. Simultaneously, Scooters Pizza also identified that customers found the old Ballito store to be in need of a revamp, so we listened to them, and took the decision to upgrade the store.


“Subsequently, the rebranding has given the store a new lease of life, and our customers have already responded favourably to the new look. We are therefore confident that the refresh has significantly strengthened the store’s value offering, and will allow Scooters Pizza Ballito to grow its existing base by attracting new customers as well.”


Scooters Pizza Ballito store owner Sharmallan Pillay notes that the store refresh has also improved brand awareness, as the store is now far more noticeable and recognisable to customers. He adds that the move to rebrand ultimately shows respect for the customer, as it demonstrates Scooters Pizza Ballito is committed to making the consumer experience as pleasant and enjoyable as possible.


Pillay concludes that he is determined to ensure that the store becomes entrenched in the Kwazulu-Natal market.


“I’m looking forward to maintaining Scooter Pizza’s immaculate brand reputation by ensuring that the store lives up to its full potential in the Ballito market. My team and I are also determined to provide great customer service as we know that it’s the key element that will ultimately set our store apart from the rest, and allow it to thrive well in to the future.”


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Scooters Pizza gets the ovens heated up in Fairlands



Pizza lovers in Fairlands now have reason to chase away the winter chill and welcome in the warm aromas of their favourite meal, as Scooters Pizza has recently opened a store in the area. Mokakole Mapetla is the proud new owner of Scooters Pizza Fairlands and he is certainly looking forward to serving the community mouth-watering-wanting-more pizzas, outstanding service, and naturally, a slice of the good life.

“My team and I can’t wait to get the ovens going and we are all looking forward to becoming the fast food of choice within Fairlands,” says Mapetla.


Prior to opening up his own Scooters Pizza store, Mapetla worked as a dental therapist for ten years, which he says will serve in good stead when it comes to looking after his customers. Mapetla has always wanted to go into his own business and decided that a food franchise would be the way to go.


“It was a lengthy decision process because I wanted to make sure that I was getting involved in the right industry. I made a list of all pizza brands available in South Africa according to national footprint, investment amount required, and of course, the taste of a final product, and Scooters Pizza came out tops for me after ticking all the boxes. I now can proudly call myself a business owner of my own franchise,” he continues.


Mapetla believes that the key elements to running a successful business is the ability to conform and adapt to standardised business operations in order to satisfy customer needs and expectations. He adds that another key factor is willingness to work within a team, as the advantage of a franchised business is that every employee’s role is clearly defined in the operations manual, which makes it easy to identify the strengths and weaknesses of every employee.


Christo Calitz, CEO of Taste Holdings: Food Division says that Mapetla has taken on a great career choice. “We are very excited to welcome Mokakole to the Scooters Pizza family and we have no doubt that he will experience many happy years with us. Scooters Pizza offers its franchisees many opportunities to grow which will enable Mapetla to truly reach his career potential.”  


Mapetla knows that owning his own business is a challenge unlike anything he has faced before; one that he is looking forward to conquering.


“I am beyond excited about my new adventure, and I am committed to providing Fairlands with only the best customer service and top quality food. Our entire team is looking forward to meeting everyone that walks through our doors and we invite you to come try some our delicious pizza, tasty wraps, pizones, subs and irresistible desserts,” he concludes.


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Maintenance service of senior introduces first location of West Virginia



Senior Care, a national company offering in-home care for the elderly, announces the opening of its newest location in Charleston, WV. The Office will include Charleston, Huntington and surrounding areas, providing Senior Caremethod signature GreatCare ®, providing its customers stay happy, healthy and home elderly.

Husband and wife franchisee, Russell Lyons and Leisa monk, joined by the departure of senior familyto provide comprehensive care at home to aging of the Charleston community. The couple decided to go in the service industry of nurse after watching their parents fight and exhaust so much time and energy taking care of elderly parents. Monk and Lyon acknowledged that, since people live longer now, the community should service quality parameters for this demographic. Lyons plans to combine his business experience with the monk in the management to create a positive business presence in the area.


"Russell and I am so excited to serve our community," said monk. " Senior Careand assistance, I look forward to helping people age with dignity in the comfort of their home."


"We are thrilled to have Russell and Leisa new franchisees," said Jeff Salter, founder and Executive Director. "They showed their passion for what we do and will be great additions to the team of Senior Care .


The departure of senior rooms Charleston opened its doors August 1, 2013. It is a 2 Player Club Drive Suite 103 Charleston, WV 25311. For information on Senior Care , please visit www.CaringSeniorService.com.


About Senior Care Services:


Founded in 1991 year, San Antonio- Senior Care believes that every senior should be able to stay healthy, happy and at home. The GreatCare ® company addresses three key areas when choosing a nanny – quality care solutions and active participation. More than 40 offices in 16 States – Arizona, Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia and Wisconsin, Senior Care , efforts to make positive change in the lives of older people and families by providing reliable services and support as loved ones age.


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Scooters Pizza is a people focussed company



Scooters makes pizza. It’s not an innovative idea that revolutionised the market but the franchise chain’s continued success in a tough market is down to a simple but often forgotten idea. Scooters Pizza is successful because it impresses with excellent service. This commitment to quality is a habit that has been instilled over years and is a passion that infuses all corners of the company but dedication to superior service is easier talked about than accomplished.

The trick is changing the company’s focus from what they produce to making their customers’ experience at their stores easier and more enjoyable.


Managing Executive of Scooters Pizza, Jeanne Geldenhuys believes that while good branding plays a role in business success, it is active and involved employees who drive and strengthen the message tied up in the Scooters Pizza brand. She knows that customer perception plays a big role in a purchasing decision and if customers are not happy with their experience in-store, then ultimate it is the chain that suffers.


She believes it is what sets Scooters Pizza apart. “We have benefitted from giving our staff the tools to create their own success and in return we have dynamic involved employees who view our success as their own.”


Scooters Pizza understands that people are the essence of a successful business as they are the link between the brand and the customer experience of the brand. It is through enthusiastic employees that customers experience and live the authenticity and passion of the brand.


The pizza giant’s continued success in a tough economy is down to a culture that focusses on its employees, and it’s a culture that brings customers through the doors again and again. Since its inception, the company’s founding members understood that recruiting and retaining the best talent available is the key to success. It has allowed them to be able to adapt and thrive where competitors have stumbled.


Managers are encouraged to interact with people they supervise, to share knowledge and to impart experience. It is a collaboration that works both ways. Employees understand the goal they are working towards and managers develop an understanding of the skills and potential of staff and how to align them with current and future objectives.


For the Scooters Pizza management mistakes made are a learning experience that strengthens the company in the long run. It’s a learning curve that allows all employees to learn the business without fear that mistakes will be punished. Geldenhuys goes on to explain that with this freedom comes responsibility.


“On the same hand our employees are trained to understand that they will be held responsible for their actions. Once they accept responsibility, then we, as management and customers, expect them to meet those goals. We believe in the importance of accountability. People have to be able to believe that you will deliver what you’ve promised, whatever that is.”  


Scooters Pizza employees know that believing in this ethos is easy, rewarding and normal business practice.


“Always view your team and business through a human coloured lens. Always ask yourself how do I keep them in the loop, listened to, appropriately equipped and responsibly led? Every business is unique with its own strengths, challenges and priorities but if you get the right people, the rest will follow,” Geldenhuys concludes.


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