Franchisor FFCo (Franchised Food Company) has acquired Nutshack, comprising 28 outlets in Victoria and Queensland. The acquisition brings FFCo’s stable to four, alongside Mr Whippy, Pretzel World and Cold Rock, with a total of 135 outlets. FFCo’s CEO, Stan Gordon, said the company planned to open Nutshack stores across Australia. ““We always said we were on the lookout for more opportunities in our sector and here it is. Nutshack is another exciting and unique brand which we believe... ...Read more »

Melbourne-based Franchised Food Company (FFCo)’s new general manager of new business, Jason Charles has big plans for the growth of the business. Previously national operations manager for potato-based franchise Spudbar, and with extensive franchise experience with groups including Dominoes, Coffee Club and BB’s Cafe, Mr Charles will be responsible for the recruitment of franchisees and selection of store sites with the expanding franchise company, which owns the Cold Rock Ice Creamery,... ...Read more »

Companies planning to launch American food brands into the unique Australian market could be doomed to failure, a franchising expert has warned. Stan Gordon, Managing Director of Melbourne-based Franchised Food Company, which holds the interests and rights of Mr Whippy, Pretzel World and Cold Rock Ice Creamery, said multinational retailers wanting to roll out concepts that worked in the US or Europe could find the same format is not always successful in Australia. His warning follows reports giant... ...Read more »

A former business manager at Australia’s second largest bakery chain has been appointed to a similar role at the Franchised Food Company (FFCo). Michelle Sprenger will manage two of the burgeoning food company’s brands, Cold Rock and Mr Whippy within Queensland and the Northern Territory from FFCo’s Brisbane office. The 46-year-old was previously Brumby’s Queensland business manager for eight years and the business manager for Ella Bache beauty salons in Queensland and the... ...Read more »

The Franchised Food Company (FFCo) has continued its expansion with the purchase of the 87-strong Cold Rock chain of ice-cream outlets. Melbourne-based businessman Stan Gordon, the owner of FFCo, settled the transaction at the end of last week and has since announced the appointment of Michael Sherlock as Executive Chairman. Mr Sherlock is best known for his role in turning around the Brumby’s Bakeries business during the early part of this decade. He is reportedly excited by the challenge... ...Read more »