An Outstanding Opportunity in Retail Cafe Franchises.

A Shingle Inn Retail Cafe Franchise represents a new benchmark in Australia's cafe culture! Shingle Inn (est 1936) has a long history as Brisbane’s most iconic cafe. Luxurious high-back chairs, warm rich colours and decorative lamps together with our signature range of unique cakes, quality coffee, delicious gourmet sandwiches and emphasis on exceptional customer service. Become part of our Shingle Inn 'family' and embrace the culture and tradition with a Shingle Inn Retail Cafe franchise.

Our Superior Products & Service

Shingle Inn distinguishes itself from competitors through the use of its own centralised production facility, providing high quality and cost competitive products to all Shingle Inn stores. From our highly popular individual Patty Cakes to celebration cakes and savoury goods, Shingle Inn is distinct in that we continue to develop our own signature range of products. Exceptional products together with innovative, yet easily prepared cafe meals and menu items provide a unique and popular product offering.

Another important product focus is our quality coffee and beverages. Shingle Inn continues to be a market leader in this area with respect to superior quality product, customer service and product knowledge.

At Shingle Inn, we place considerable emphasis on exceptional customer service. At the forefront of our Company culture is to always exceed customer expectations and create a warm, friendly and highly professional environment. The Shingle Inn 'experience' starts when you enter the store. Luxurious high-back chairs, warm rich colours and decorative lamps ensure the stores are all still closely aligned with the historic foundation of this renowned brand. Shingle Inn's product offering, service standards and design concept remain the key foundations of our iconic and successful retail cafe franchise business in Queensland.

Franchise Opportunity

Shingle Inn is currently seeking franchisees who are capable of aligning themselves to the Shingle Inn customer service philosophy and have a good understanding of the skills required to own, operate and develop their own Shingle Inn retail cafe franchise business. Potential franchisees have a great opportunity to become a part of a long established business with a well respected and trusted brand.

Shingle Inn offers individual franchisees the tools and infrastructure necessary to achieve strong business performance. The key features and benefits of the Shingle Inn franchise opportunity include:

     Brand: Being a part of a recognised brand steeped in history and tradition
     Systems: Systems and processes for day-to-day management of the business
     Business Support: Business support and ongoing assistance in managing the day-to-day store operations
     Technical Support: Initial and ongoing training and access to extensive experience and support through the Shingle Inn National Office and Area Managers
     Centralised Marketing and PR: Centralised group marketing activities to collectively build the brand and assist with local area marketing initiatives
     Growth: The opportunity to grow your retail cafe franchise business and build a saleable asset as part of a successful network
     Training: Comprehensive 6 week pre-opening training

Our Sites

Shingle Inn currently have seventeen retail cafe sites located in South-East Queensland, positioned in busy shopping centres and high-traffic retail cafe precincts. 2011 will see another four planned stores in South-East Queensland plus another four stores in NSW. The stores visual appeal is a prelude to the decadent experience that awaits ... with luxurious high-back chairs, warm rich colours and decorative lamps together with our signature range of unique cakes, quality coffee, delicious gourmet sandwiches and emphasis on exceptional customer service.

Our History

The historic Shingle Inn, Edward Street, Brisbane was built amidst the horrific depression of the 1930's by the founders of Webster Cake & Biscuit Company. The Managing Director at the time, W.R. Webster, was determined to construct an elegant English-style teahouse & restaurant, to be the pride of Brisbane, insisting on quality materials and exceptional products ... the famous Shingle Inn was born!

In 1975, Noel and Barbara Bellchambers purchased Shingle Inn from the Webster family. Remaining dedicated to the provision of superior quality cakes, cafe food and tea & coffee, the reputation of Shingle Inn's unique and wonderful experience spread from one generation to the next and, still today, it is not unusual to have third generation customers who were introduced to Shingle Inn by a grandparent.

The Bellchambers' sons, Peter and Andrew, at the helm of the company, pride themselves on maintaining the tradition of constructing retail cafes with undeniable character, unique decor and continuing to provide the highest quality cakes, food and coffee!

Concept: Retail Café Franchise specialising in Indulgent Cakes and Superior Coffee
Territory: QLD, NSW and VIC.
Training Provided: Comprehensive 6 week s pre-opening training + ongoing support
Number of Units: 17
Investment Required: $350,000 +
Business Established: 1936
Qualifications Required: Passion and dedication towards exceptional customer service and product quality in a hands-on retail cafe environment, centralised baking facility - so no late night franchisee baking.

To discuss Shingle Inn's retail cafe franchise opportunity further, please contact Patrick Mulcahy, Franchise Development Manager on 0431 649 450 or email patrick.mulcahy@shingleinn.com

Mr Patrick Mulcahy
Franchise Development Manager
MOBILE: 0431 649 450
EMAIL: patrick.mulcahy@shingleinn.com
WEBSITE: http://www.shingleinn.com/franchisenextsteps.html