Retail Food Group

Retail Food Group (RFG) is a global food and beverage company headquartered in Australia. It is known for its diverse portfolio of retail food brands and operations, which include franchising, wholesale, and retail activities.

History

Retail Food Group was established in 1989 with the opening of its first brand, Donut King. Since then, the company has grown significantly, acquiring several well-known brands and expanding its operations globally.

Brands

RFG owns a number of popular food and beverage brands. These include:

• Donut King: A donut and coffee chain that was the first brand established by RFG.
• Brumby's Bakery: A bakery chain offering a variety of breads, pastries, and other baked goods.
• Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar: A pizza chain known for its gourmet ingredients and innovative menu.
• Michel's Patisserie: A patisserie offering a range of cakes, pastries, and specialty coffee.
• Gloria Jean's Coffees: A globally recognized coffee chain offering a variety of coffee drinks and pastries.

Operations

RFG operates in a number of different areas within the food and beverage industry. These include:

• Franchising: RFG franchises its brands to entrepreneurs who wish to operate their own business under a recognized brand name.
• Wholesale: RFG supplies its franchisees and other businesses with a range of products, including coffee, baked goods, and pizza ingredients.
• Retail: RFG operates a number of corporate-owned stores under its various brand names.

Controversies

In recent years, RFG has faced a number of controversies related to its treatment of franchisees. These have included allegations of excessive fees, lack of support, and poor business practices.

See also

• List of food companies
• Franchising
• Food industry