Retail Food Group, one of Australian’s largest retail food brand managers and franchisors, has today announced a 33 per cent surge in net profit after tax as consumer demand for comfort food fails to wane. The owner of the Brumby’s, Donut King, Michel’s Patisserie and bb’s café franchise brands expects the growth to continue as menu innovation and store developments continue apace. “The Company has … focussed on delivering further menu innovation and supply chain... ...Read more »

Retail Food Group, a leading Australian retail food brand manager and franchisor, has reported that retail trade performance for the first two months of 2009 has seen momentum continue as consumers continue to demand convenient comfort food.Year-to-date performance has seen network sales growth of almost six per cent and similar growth in average weekly sales across their four franchise systems – Donut King, Brumby’s, bb’s Café and Michel’s Patisserie. Over contribution of... ...Read more »

Australian retail food brand franchisor Retail Food Group Limited today announced net profit after tax rose 19% on the corresponding period last year – exceeding the guidance provided on 19 January 2009. Total franchise network sales across RFG’s Donut King, Brumby’s Bakeries, Michel’s Patisserie and bb’s café franchise systems for the half year grew to $320.9 million while total outlets increased to 1,066. RFG Chairman John Cowley was delighted with the company’s... ...Read more »

Leading Australian retail food brand manager and franchisor Retail Food Group Limited (RFG) today announced a 134% increase in net profit in spite of the recent economic turbulence which has hit consumer confidence. The owner of the Donut King, Brumby’s Bakeries, Michel’s Patisserie and bb’s café franchises saw growth stimulated by their purchases of Brumby’s and Michel’s and a record number of new store commissionings (61). There is now a total of 1,052 franchised... ...Read more »