Our People News
Gabrielle Wotherspoon: Red Rooster National Crew Member of the Year!
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.…
Read onMeet Brad Strydom - Red Rooster State Manager for NSW & ACT (and an exciting job opportunity!)
Our People News: July 23, 2019
Brad Strydom is State Manager for NSW & ACT. Brad, along with his dynamic team of five Business Consultants, provides support, guidance and business advice to our 70+ restaurant businesses in…
Read onRed Rooster NEW WA/NT State Manager - Meet David DeGasperis
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…
Read onRed Roosters volunteers at Foodbank
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’…
Read onRed Rooster Franchise Partner in NSW - Meet Trevor Hartshorne
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,…
Read onRed Rooster Multi store Franchise Partner in QLD - Meet Tim Humphreys
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…
Read onRed Rooster Multi store Franchise Partner in WA - Meet Thushan Parana
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.…
Read onRed Rooster Franchise Partner in NSW - Meet Stephen Russell
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…
Read onWhat does success look like? - Meet Sonia Baxter Franchisee in NSW
Our People News: April 9, 2019
Sonia Baxter is a great representation of our brand and she knows well the 3 key elements that make a successful franchisee. Do you have what is needed to become…
Read onRed Rooster Franchise Partner in QLD - Meet Jay Sanders
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…
Read onRed Rooster Multi store Franchise Partner in QLD - Meet Daniel McDouall
Our People News: April 1, 2019
THE FAST FOOD FULL CIRCLE MAKES THIS FAMILY MAN A FABULOUS FRANCHISEE Daniel is a committed dad and family man who owns no less than five Red Rooster restaurants. He…
Read onEnterprise Services Manager - Meet Tyler Mason
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…
Read onRed Rooster's Marketing Queens
Our People News: March 8, 2019
#RedRoosterWomensWeek – And on the big day: them – our Marketing Queens. The ladies behind the scenes working hard to put in the market only the best for our customers.…
Read onSue Lomax and Dimi Cumner - Women in Franchise Industry
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…
Read onBusiness Consultants, Coordinators and (very) proud mums!
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…
Read onRed Rooster Multi store Franchise Partner in QLD - Meet Neil McCosker
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…
Read onRed Rooster Multi store Franchise Partner in WA - Meet Sri Vinayagasundaram
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…
Read onEmployee Relations Manager - Meet Stephanie McGuigan
Our People News: February 25, 2019
At Red Rooster, we like the winner winner attitude. Steph is a great example. Our Employee Relations Manager Stephanie McGuigan loves a challenge. It was what prompted the vibrant (and…
Read onRed Rooster Franchise Partner in NSW - Meet Mitch Stambolie
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…
Read onHead of Design - Meet Nick Hutchison-Smith
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…
Read onRed Rooster Multi store Franchise Partner in WA - Meet Lakhveer Brar Singh
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.…
Read onRed Rooster Franchise Partner in WA - Meet Joe Bonello
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…
Read onRed Rooster Multi store Franchise Partner in WA - Meet Heinji Daquin
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…
Read onRed Rooster Multi Store Franchise Partner in WA - Meet David Thompson
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…
Read onNational Manager Property and Leasing - Meet Mark Hooper
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…
Read onRed Rooster National Publicist - Meet Stella Katsaros
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…
Read onRed Rooster Multi store Franchise Partner in VIC - Meet Eric Murphy
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…
Read onHead of Menu Innovation - Meet Kirsten Chessor
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…
Read onRed Rooster Head of Operations & Delivery - Meet Ben Hughes
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.…
Read onNational Health and Safety Manager - Meet Glen Reynolds
Our People News: December 21, 2018
SAFETY GLEN – TACKLING THE BUSINESS OF HEALTH, SAFETY AND MATRIMONY Being able to adapt in a fast-paced environment is one of the big challenges for *Craveable Brands’ National Health…
Read onRed Rooster Marketing Manager - Meet Amanda Burwood
Our People News: December 18, 2018
From big supermarkets to pineapple fritters – building a brand begins with the customer A Melbourne girl, Amanda admits that she loves food and being customer-focused. Being passionate about Red…
Read onRed Rooster Multi store Franchise Partner in QLD - Meet Andrew Russell
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…
Read onHead of Supply Chain - Meet Brett Shephard
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…
Read onHuman Resources Consultant - Meet Heskey Rachmat
Our People News: November 3, 2018
EVERYBODY LOVES HESKEY – WHY? If there’s a word that Heskey Rachmat likes to live by it’s ‘engagement’. The down-to-earth and always smiling 28 year-old says it defines what he…
Read onMeet Kate Keogh: a story about second chances at her 50's
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…
Read onGrace has been crowned Red Rooster Crew Member of the Year!
Our People News: August 31, 2018
Grace Carylon has just won the prestigious National Red Rooster Crew Member of the Year Award. Red Rooster Crew Member of the Year, Grace Carylon, with Nick Keenan (Red Rooster CEO)…
Read onWhat an aussie legend - 40 years with Red Rooster
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.…
Read onTeam Red Rooster pitching in to help destination outback
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…
Read onRed Rooster joins forces with Foodbank to fight hunger
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…
Read onWinner winner, chicken spinner!
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…
Read onRed Rooster Aussie Legend: meet the New CEO Nick Keenan
Our People News: March 5, 2018
Nick Keenan joins Red Rooster’s as the new CEO. Nick comes to Red Rooster with a wealth of leadership experience as well as a diverse and invaluable background. Nick is…
Read onThe great man behind Red Rooster
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.…
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