Reds News Bulletin

Our People News: October 19, 2021

Red Rooster has been named Multi-Site Restaurant of the Year by QSR Media Australia. The most coveted award in the Australian franchising industry, the accolade is awarded by leading industry…

Our People News: July 13, 2021

Red Roosters CEO, Clint Ault is determined to bring Red Rooster into the future. The areas the team are most excited about developing are: Great menus. Upgrading all our assets…

Our People News: October 2, 2019

Young West Mackay local Gabrielle (Gabby) Wotherspoon is kicking serious goals in her career and has just won the prestigious NATIONAL CREW MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD for Red Rooster.…

Our People News: July 15, 2019

David believes that he is a great karaoke singer, however that is yet to be confirmed by anyone else! What has been proven is that no one deserved this promotion…

Our People News: June 27, 2019

The team from Red Rooster rolled up their sleeves and volunteered at the Foodbank warehouse at Glendenning, Sydney earlier this week. The brand CEO Nick Keenan was joined by Reds’…

Our People News: May 6, 2019

A high-flying franchisee success story You could call Trevor Hartshorne a clever jack of all trades. Over the years Trevor has worked in fields as diverse as real estate, travel,…

Our People News: April 29, 2019

Red Rooster paved the way for success in both love and business for this franchisee  It’s fair to say Red Rooster has changed the course of Tim Humphreys’ life in…

Our People News: April 22, 2019

From shopping centre cleaner to multiple franchise owner – charting a path to success For the most part, life’s twists and turns have been a pleasant surprise for Thushan Parana.…

Our People News: April 15, 2019

How this resilient franchisee bounced back from disaster When a devastating flood swept through Lismore back in 2017, and crashed through the local Red Rooster store, franchisee Stephen Russell didn’t…

Our People News: April 8, 2019

How unwavering determination helped re-invent this franchisee’s life and career Jay Sanders has always known that it takes a lot of guts and determination to achieve a dream. However, he…

Our People News: March 25, 2019

THE GADGET GUY WHOSE PASSION FOR TECH FAST TRACK UP THE RANKS TO SUCCESS. Tyler Mason may be only 22, but the *Craveable Brands Enterprise Services Manager already has many…

Our People News: March 7, 2019

#RedRoosterWomensWeek – If you asked us for great examples of how to manage a Franchise, the answers would be: Sue Lomax and Dimi Cumner. They are both veteran franchise partners that…

Our People News: March 6, 2019

They are the ladies coordinating and making sure that all our Franchisees are doing well at their roles as Business Consultants and Coordinators. All have been with Red Rooster for…

Our People News: March 4, 2019

A life-long career with a successful brand pays off When Neil McCosker joined Red Rooster at the tender age of 14, he never dreamed that decades later he’d be running…

Our People News: February 25, 2019

From lonely immigrant to self-reliant success story Introducing Sri Vinayagasundaram – Red Rooster Franchise Partner in Malaga, Northlands, Midvale and Ellenbrook (WA)   Sri, you’re from Sri Lanka – what was your…

Our People News: February 18, 2019

The valuable life lessons learnt from a new start in a new land When Mitch Stambolie moved from strife-torn Zimbabwe to Kurri Kurri, New South Wales, he knew there’d be…

Our People News: February 11, 2019

CREATIVE DESIGN AND GOOD MESSAGING – NOT SUCH A TALL ORDER FOR THIS A GENTLE GIANT Nick Hutchison-Smith describes the last two years at Craveable Brands* as some of the…

Our People News: February 4, 2019

From fine dining to Red Rooster – a franchisee’s colourful food journey Throughout his career as a chef, Lakhveer Brar Singh has cooked countless exquisite meals for thousands of people.…

Our People News: January 21, 2019

Why this former penny pincher values the importance of business investing As a former immigrant, Joe Bonello always hoarded his money carefully. However, it was some timely words of wisdom…

Our People News: January 14, 2019

When it comes to great mentoring, mother knows best! Following in the footsteps of a successful parent can sometimes be challenging. However, for Heinji Daquin, having a strong mentor in…

Our People News: January 7, 2019

A business setback is no barrier to future success Some people might be put off running a franchise following a previous business fail. But not David Thompson. The father of…

Our People News: January 6, 2019

JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS FOR FRANCHISE SUCCESS So many factors contribute to the success of a franchise business, but one of the most important is location. That’s where Mark Hooper, otherwise…

Our People News: January 2, 2019

CHICKEN PR – MAKING CRAVEABLE HEADLINES AND FRONT PAGE NEWS In her previous life as an entertainment publicist, Stella Katsaros worked with some of the nation’s most well-known shows, talent…

Our People News: December 30, 2018

Good values and good people are vital for good business For Eric Murphy, there is nothing more important than family and family values. It’s what has guided him his whole…

Our People News: December 28, 2018

PUTTING THE YUM INTO CRAVEABLE WITH MENU INNOVATION AND NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. What does it take to bring a menu item idea to life? As *Craveable Brands’ Head of Menu…

Our People News: December 26, 2018

Living the Red Rooster life – Operating in business to help franchisees reach their full potential Ben Hughes (aka Hughesy) wants all the franchisees at Craveable to achieve great success.…

Our People News: December 12, 2018

Time-honoured advice from Red Rooster visionaries has served this franchisee well. Andrew Russell is one of Red Rooster’s most successful franchisees. However, he says he wouldn’t be where he is…

Our People News: November 12, 2018

BE CALM AND THINK FAST – A MAN ON A MISSION To keep a major supply chain going in a QSR business is a big deal.  You need to be…

Our People News: September 19, 2018

#RedRoosterWomensWeek – Kate Keogh, a mature-age worker, is shaping a second successful life in an industry traditionally dominated by young people. About four years ago, Kate Keogh left her old…

Our People News: August 30, 2018

Stephen Russell’s career has come full circle. From prepping chicken in a Red Rooster kitchen, to becoming three-time state manager and running one of the longest serving stores in Lismore.…

Our People News: August 10, 2018

Red Rooster franchisee David Lomax and his two mates John and Tony set off on the Destination Outback 2018 4WD trek in August.  They are raising and taking much needed funds…

Our People News: August 4, 2018

Red Rooster and Foodbank have joined forces to fight hunger in Australia, with the roast chicken champions officially partnering with the country’s largest hunger relief organisation in the 2019 financial…

Our People News: July 24, 2018

Back in May, Australia’s iconic roast chicken brand Red Rooster launched its massive consumer promotion WINNER WINNER CHICKEN SPINNER. Today we presented a brand new Hyundai Tucson to Burpengary local Petrina…

Our People News: January 1, 2018

Meet Peter Kailis – the real aussie legend! The story of Red Rooster’s founder Peter Kailis is not dissimilar to those of thousands other migrants whose stories have built Australia.…