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Popeyes honors top franchisees
October 20, 2008
ATLANTA — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has announced the recipients of its franchise awards at its annual International Franchise Conference, held in Scottsdale, Ariz. During the meeting, the company awarded its 2008 Gold Plate Awards as well as the Franchisee, Operator, Developer and Marketer of the Year awards.
Popeyes awarded the 2008 Gold Plate Awards to POP Investments L.P. in Mesquite, Texas, owned and operated by Guillermo Perales, and to the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's restaurant at Schofield Barracks in Schofield, Hawaii. This award recognizes the best domestic and international restaurants in the system based on sales performance, overall execution of the Popeyes concept, and leadership as demonstrated by the restaurant manager and his/her team.
Popeyes also presented the Franchisee of the Year award to Richpop LLC in Richmond, Va., owned and operated by John Laylock, Pedro Lujan and Joseph Salta. Popeyes presents this award to franchisees who distinguish themselves through outstanding performance in the disciplines of operations, development, marketing, commitment and support of the brand.
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service was honored with the Popeyes Operator of the Year award. This award recognizes the franchise operator who consistently exceeds the system's goals for quality, service, commitment and collaboration.
The Developer of the Year award was presented to John Brodersen of Brodersen Enterprise of Puerto Rico Inc. This award recognizes the Popeyes franchise operator who has shown excellence as a dedicated and active restaurant developer while epitomizing the system's commitment to design, construction and re-imaging.
The Marketer of the Year was awarded to Cary and Faith Vaughn of Vaughn's Inc. in Meridian, Miss. The company presents this award to franchisees who distinguish themselves as dedicated and active restaurant marketers. Those receiving this award have shown significant skill and commitment to identifying local marketing opportunities to build sales and strengthen the brand, as well as protect the brand's equity.
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