Award winning franchise
Bakers Delight Holdings is a member of the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) and Franchise Association of New Zealand (FANZ).
Much of the company's success is based on its proven business model and the transparency in sharing of ideas across the network.
Bakers Delight's achievement in building a successful business based on growing successful franchises, has been recognised by the FCA and FANZ. In 2001 and 2002 Bakers Delight was voted the 'Australian Franchise System of the Year,' not to mention a financial category winner in 2001. Similarly Bakers Delight New Zealand won four categories in the FANZ business awards in 2001 and 'New Zealand Franchise System of the Year' in 2002.
In 2005 Bakers Delight was recognised by the Australian Retailers Association Victoria (ARAV), receiving the 'Presidents Award' for ongoing positive contribution to the retail industry, as voted by peers in the retail sector. Bakers Delight was also an 'Australian Franchisor of the Year' finalist in 2005.
In 2008 Bakers Delight was once again recognised by the FCA, picking up ‘Media Campaign of the Year’ at the MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards 2008 for its Top Sports community engagement program.
Bakers Delight was awarded the ‘Franchisor Social Responsibility Award’ at the 2009 Franchise Council of Australia MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards. The award recognises Bakers Delight’s commitment and contribution to regional, national and global communities. And was also a finalist in the 'Excellence in Marketing Award’ with its integrated recruitment campaign to attract 500 apprentices. A number of franchisees were also nominated national finalists.
In 2010, three franchisees were nominated national finalists for the FCA 'Community Service Award' including Brian and Jo Denvir franchisees from Patterson Lakes VIC, Jeremy and Leanne Maslen from Bakers Delight Tamworth NSW, Jo and Maurie Patterson franchisees of Bakers Delight Caneland QLD. And Ashley Coburn from Bakers Delight Rosebud VIC, was nominated national finalist in the 'Franchisee of the Year' category.
In 2011, David and Belinda Clarke from Bakers Delight Stirling were recognised for their tireless work within the Stirling community, awarded runners up for the ‘Franchisee Community Service Award’ at the National Westpac FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards.