Brumby's
In the article that follows, we will delve into the fascinating world of Brumby's. From its impact on current society to its historical origins, through its multiple applications in different areas, we will immerse ourselves in an exhaustive analysis that will allow us to fully understand the importance of Brumby's in our daily lives. With interviews with experts, relevant data and case studies, this article aims to shed light on a fundamental aspect that has marked a milestone in world history. Join us on this tour of Brumby's and discover everything behind this phenomenon that is so relevant today.
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Genre | Bakery |
| Founded | 1975, Ashburton, Victoria |
| Founder | Michael Sherlock was appointed Managing Director in 2000.[1] |
| Headquarters | Camberwell, Victoria |
Key people | Chairman Terry O’Dwyer[2] Director Michael Sherlock |
Number of employees | 3,501 (as of 2007)[3] |
| Parent | Retail Food Group |
| Website | www |
Brumby's Bakeries (commonly shortened to Brumby's) is a chain of Australian and New Zealand retail bakeries. The chain is part of the publicly listed Retail Food Group. It was established by Roger Gillespie in 1975.
History
It was established in Victoria in 1975 by Roger Gillespie[4] (co-founder of Bakers Delight) with the opening of its first bakery, The Old Style Bread Centre, in Ashburton, Victoria.
In 2003, the chain was listed on the Bendigo Stock Exchange.[3]
On 18 December 2006, Brumby's announced Retail Food Group had proposed a merger.[2]
As of 2007, Brumby's Bakeries has over 320 franchises throughout Australia and New Zealand, up from 280 in 2003.[3]
In 2012 Brumby's Bakeries Managing Director wrote an internal memo that suggested franchisees increase their prices and "let the carbon tax take the blame". The company subsequently apologised for the memo.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Eli Greenblat (1 May 2003). "Galloping Brumby's puts off float plan". SMH. Retrieved 15 February 2007.
- ^ a b "Announcement" (PDF). 8 January 2007. Retrieved 15 January 2007.
- ^ a b c "Brumby's Join BSX". Bendigo Stock Exchange. 5 December 2003. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2007.
- ^ Sherlock, Michael (2011). Jumpshift. Victoria: Hinkler Book Distributors. p. 23. ISBN 9780646544304.
- ^ "Brumby's apologises for carbon tax memo". ABC News. 4 July 2012.