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- Co-founder of Gloria Jeans Coffees franchise.
- On the team that launched McDonald's in Australia.
- Keynote Speaker & Business Consultant.
Peter has had over 40 years experience in business at a high profile management level. Peter first started his professional career as a junior at DDB Needham, Sydney – which became the second largest advertising agency in Sydney.
Over a span of 33 years at DDB Needham, Peter acquired an extensive portfolio of business expertise, commencing in media planning and buying, progressing to Media Director for Sydney and National Campaigns, then onto General Manager and finally ending his career at DDB Needham as Managing Director.
Whilst at DDB Needham, Peter was part of the team who launched McDonalds in Australia.
In 1996 Peter branched out into franchising and in conjunction with his business partner Nabi Saleh, established the Gloria Jean’s Coffees franchise in Australia.
Since they opened their first coffee house in November 1996, Gloria Jean’s Coffees has grown to be the largest specialty coffee retailer and one of the fastest growing franchise organisations in Australia. Today there are over 466 Gloria Jean's stores and kiosks across Australia and over 877 coffee houses in 38 countries worldwide.
In January 2005, Peter and Nabi purchased the international Master Franchise brand and supply and roasting rights for all countries.
Gloria Jean’s Coffees has continued to grow, demonstrating excellence in franchising and setting the standard internationally for Australian franchise models. This was recognized in 2005 when Gloria Jean’s Coffees won the PricewaterhouseCoopers Excellence in Franchising – ‘Franchisor of the Year’ Award.
Gloria Jean’s Coffees has also won a number of other awards including:
- 2006 ‘International Franchisor of the Year’ FLA Singapore
- 2006 American Express ‘Supreme Reward for Best Retailer’ and Bank of Queensland ‘Best Franchise Award'
- 2007 ‘Western Sydney Exporter Award’ Premier’s NSW Export Awards
- 2007 ‘Food Franchisor of the Year’ Excellence in Franchising awards PricewaterhouseCoopers
- 2008 ‘Innovation Award’ at MYOB excellence in Franchising awards
- 2008 ‘Western Sydney Exporter Award’ Premier’s NSW Export Awards
- 2009 BRW ‘Fast Franchises Award of Excellence’ (placing achieved over seven consecutive years)
To learn more about Gloria Jean’s Coffees awards and achievements:
Peter Irvine is a regular speaker at industry forums and events, including Franchise Council of Australia events, the National Retailers Convenation and the BRW Franchising Round Table, where he talks about a range of franchise and business industry issues including legislation, motivational business advice and his signature speech – “20 things that will catapult or hinder you from achieving your vision.”
Peter is available for speaking engagements and consults to a wide range of businesses.
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