Monday, December 22, 2008

Dallas-based Pizza Patron holds franchise confab in South Padre Island

By Pegasus News wire

Pizza Patron, the premier Latino pizza brand, honored the outstanding business achievements of several of its franchise partners when it held its second annual Franchise Conference in South Padre Island, Texas.

Franchise partners from six states gathered to meet, socialize and compare notes with other Pizza Patron owners from across the country. Andrew Gamm, director of Brand Development for Pizza Patron, recognized the winning franchisees for their distinguished record during the event's final awards dinner.

"As our company grows, it is important for us to honor those partners whose dedication and commitment reflect our highest standards," said Gamm. "Their contributions to the brand are meaningful and deeply appreciated by everyone on the corporate team."

San Antonio partners Charles Loflin and Chris Partyka received the top award 'Patron of the Year' for their dedication to excellence in every aspect of their multi-unit operations. Prerequisites for consideration included food quality, customer service, store cleanliness, growth, brand commitment and vision.

Phoenix partners Jason, Carl and Margaret LeVecke were presented the 'BCE (Brand Compliance Evaluation) Performance Champion' trophy for highest average scores in their quarterly store operation evaluations. Franchise partners Randy and Raquel Finley, who own stores throughout Texas, took home the 'Top Sales' award for one of their high-traffic stores in Dallas.

Other notable mentions include Waco, Texas store owner Miguel 'Angel' Soto for 'Most Improved Sales' and Gigantic Color, a Dallas based vendor-partner, who accepted the first annual 'Vendor of the Year' award for service and quality that consistently exceeded expectations.

"We are very proud of our Brand Partners," said Antonio Swad, founder of Pizza Patron Inc. "No one can achieve great things alone. We are surrounded by talented, passionate people with integrity, and that makes all things possible."

Pizza Patron has nearly 90 franchises in more than 30 markets and expects to generate more than $30 million in sales this year.

Source: Pizza Patron

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