Lenard Poulter, founder of the successful Lenard’s chicken franchise, has struck out at retail giant Coles for its decision to include fresh chicken in its price war with rival Woolworths. Poulter called on the Federal Government to intervene to stop the market domination by Coles and Woolworths, which he says is damaging farmers, manufacturers and suppliers and is not in the long-term interests of consumers. “This market dominance by the major retailers who are insisting on unsustainable... ...Read more »

Poultry franchise Lenard’s has set its sights on adding 30 new stores by the end of 2010, making a total of 221 outlets across Australia. Founder and director Lenard Poulter has announced he will take a more hands-on role in the company’s franchise recruitment team, in order to select the right franchise owners to operate the new outlets. In addition to growing the business, Poulter believes that existing franchise owners will also benefit from the increased profile the new stores will... ...Read more »

Updated 10:00am Monday August 10 Australia’s largest specialty chicken retailer, Lenard’s, yesterday announced that the gross profit of its franchised stores rose to 52.44 per cent in the 2008/09 financial year on the back of significant store expansion including a successful arrangement with Metcash. The average annual profit of each Lenard’s franchise rose 12.2 per cent, with average sales up 2.2 per cent. Lenard’s CEO Bruce Myers was delighted with the results given the... ...Read more »

New research into meat purchases released this week has suggested a change of shopping behaviour amongst Australian consumers. In a recent survey of nearly 11,000 Australians, commissioned by Australia’s largest specialty chicken retailer Lenard’s, over 57 per cent said that they intended to ‘save’ or ‘pay off debts’ with their Federal Government Stimulus payment and, in keeping with this prudence, they are turning away from more ‘luxury’ meats such... ...Read more »

Specialty chicken retailer Lenard’s has reported the average annual operating profit of each franchise rose 16 per cent in the six months ended 31 December 2008, while average store sales fell just short of $1 million, a 4 per cent increase over 2007. Founded by Lenard Poulter in 1987, Lenard’s is now Australia’s largest speciality chicken retailer, with an annual turnover of $146 million. Their growth plans began taking flight last year in an endeavour to capitalise on demand for... ...Read more »

Lenard’s, Australia’s largest specialty meat retailers, has reported an agreement with Metcash to expand throughout IGA Supermarkets nationally. The agreement builds on the success of Lenard’s outlets in IGA shopping centres since a deal was made between Ritchies IGA and Lenard’s in 2000. Lenard’s founder, Lenard Poulter, is adamant the alliance offers potential for both companies, as it gets Lenard’s into a high flow shopping area and presents a point of difference... ...Read more »