Jan 25 2011

Aqar International Trading Co. has been identified as the company’s best of the best Master Franchise Partners globally, winning the Gloria Jean’s Coffees 2010 International Master Franchise Partner Award.

The company beat off competition from Gloria Jean’s Coffees Master Franchise Partners from around the world at a gala dinner at the company’s International Convention in Disneyland, Los Angeles.

Aqar International Trading Co. has been operating the Gloria Jean’s Coffees master franchise in Kuwait since 2006 and has opened 18 coffee houses in that time.

Wissam Hassouneh, Business Development Manager at Aqar said of the win: “It was a moment of happiness, pride and excitement. The whole team feels the recognition for all the hard work and effort put in during the last 18 months. This award will help position our brand better alongside other operating retailers in the eyes of mall management and leasing committees.

“I think we won the award because we are committed to our vision – to be the most loved and respected coffee house in Kuwait. We won because we believed in our people; we are a small energetic team with a big heart and share the values of Gloria Jean’s Coffees International,” concluded Mr. Hassouneh.

Gloria Jean’s Coffees Executive Chairman, Nabi Saleh, said that Aqar International Trading proved to be the best of the best in the Gloria Jean’s Coffees family of 48 Master Franchise Partners - operating in 39 countries worldwide.

“Aqar’s dedication and passion for the brand, their team and their guests made them standout candidates to win this award. They have demonstrated high growth in store openings, whilst continually maintaining exceptional standards in training, marketing, leasing and development. They are absolutely symbolic of our Mission Statement,” Mr. Saleh said.

The 3rd International Glory Awards for Gloria Jean’s Coffees was held in Los Angeles this month as part of Gloria Jean’s Coffees International Convention attended by over 400 Gloria Jean’s Coffees Franchise Partners, Master Franchise Partners and Store Managers from around the world.

The Awards aim to recognise and reward the achievements, vision and initiative of Gloria Jean’s Coffees Master Franchise Partners, Franchise Partners and staff that have embodied Gloria Jean’s Coffees Vision, Mission and Values.