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 »

A portion of the Valentine’s Day sales of more than 1,000 Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Michel’s Patisserie and bb’s cafe outlets across Australia will be donated to the Australian Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal.The four retail brands, owned by Retail Food Group (RFG), hope to raise more than $100,000 for the appeal, including a donation from RFG itself. RFG CEO Tony Alford said Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Michel’s Patisserie and bb’s cafe franchisees... ...Read more »

Over 1,000 franchisees and staff from Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Michel’s Patisserie and bb’s cafe stores from across Australia will converge on the Gold Coast this week to discuss initiatives for continued business growth during the current economic climate. The annual trade show and conference, titled “Pulse 2009″, is being held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre from 10 to 12 February by Gold Coast-based and ASX-listed company Retail Food Group (RFG). RFG CEO Tony... ...Read more »

Australian retail food brand manager and franchisor Retail Food Group Limited (RFG) announced earlier this week that retail trade performance of its four franchise systems during December 2008 remained positive, thus consolidating “excellent 1H09 results” and indicating that Australian consumers are still willing to indulge their taste buds with comfort foods. The Donut King, Michel’s Patisserie, Brumby’s Bakeries and bb’s café franchise systems have continued to achieve... ...Read more »

Michel’s Patisserie, a leading Australian franchise under the Retail Food Group banner, has thrown their support behind the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Ribbon campaign with the sale of Pink Ribbon Cupcakes throughout October. Michel’s Patisserie stores across Australia will donate 30 cents from the sale of each Pink Ribbon Cupcake to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). Last year, Michel’s sold more than 170,000 cupcakes for the Foundation. This year,... ...Read more »