Ireland’s most successful café franchise,
with over 300 stores on four continents, was opened in Bakehouse
Quarter, George Street, North Strathfield on Wednesday 18 January
2006 by the Honorable Mr Tony Kelly, Minister for Justice,
Lands and Environment.
O’Briens Sandwich Bars, established in Dublin in 1988,
is famous for its Made to Order Sandwiches which is complimented
by its Freshly Prepared Salads, Wrappo, fresh Juice and Smoothies
and Coffee business. O’Briens Guilt Free Food Menu recognizes
the consumer’s need for accurate information in order
to make an informed choice. O’Briens has teamed up with
expert nutritionists to provide the healthiest of ingredients
in their food The introduction of O’Briens specially
blended coffee bean from Italy, ensures customers can enjoy ‘the
best coffee in town”
The launch
of this Sydney store is the first for Australian Master Franchisee,
Eddie Hughes. Speaking at the launch Eddie
outlined that he is “delighted to be introducing a genuine
assured brand with genuine Irish character and its unique concept
of Guilt Free Food to Sydney and with a second store to open
in Blacktown Shopping Centre in March and an ambitious expansion
programme plan in place for further stores, expect to see many
more O’Briens stores in Sydney and throughout Australia
and New Zealand over the coming years”
Australia is one
of O’Briens major international growth
areas earmarked for 2006. “We are looking at regions
which will readily embrace the O’Briens concept, and
Australia poses a real expansion opportunity. The market is
already familiar with the made to order healthy concept”,
states Rory Smyth, International General Manager, O’Briens
Sandwich Bars and “we are delighted to have secured a
Master Franchise partner of the quality of Eddie who we know
will develop the brand throughout Australia”
For any enquiries
contact Eddie Hughes – 0417 404 912.
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