Gladstone Store Opening!

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Shingle Inn expands its legacy with a new store located inside Yaralla Sports Club

We are delighted to announce the opening of our newest Shingle Inn store, located within the lively and community-centric Yaralla Sports Club in Gladstone, Central Queensland.

This exciting new location marks a significant milestone in our journey to bring Shingle Inn to even more Australians, seamlessly blending our heritage with the vibrant spirit of the Yaralla Sports Club.

Located at the entrance of the club, our café offers a welcoming retreat for locals and visitors to relax, enjoy delicious meals, and build lasting memories with friends and family.

Meet Michael and Sara!

We are thrilled to introduce Michael and Sara, who are already well-known faces in the Yaralla Sports Club, and will be managing the café. As passionate members of the Gladstone community, they bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and a genuine love for hospitality. Michael and Sara are eager to welcome guests and showcase the Shingle Inn’s renowned offerings, from barista-made coffee to handcrafted baked treats.

“We look forward to introducing the Gladstone community to the warmth and charm of The Shingle Inn,” says Michel. “It’s not just about the food and drinks; it’s about creating a space where everyone feels at home” he said.

Signature delights

The Shingle Inn is known for its extensive menu and customers can indulge in an array of handmade cakes, slices, and biscuits, or enjoy a gourmet sandwich and light meal. The signature Shingle Inn coffee and cold beverages are the perfect complement to any occasion, whether it’s a quick catch-up with friends, a leisurely brunch, or a special high tea.

Visit the new café

Shingle Inn Gladstone is open 7 days a week from 9:00am to 9:00pm daily.

Award winning franchisee wins again

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Shingle Inn Grand Plaza franchisee Peter Reddy is not resting on his laurels, despite his store winning its third award this year and the highest accolade within the Shingle Inn network – Shingle Inn’s Franchisee of the Year.

Following on from being announced as the 2013/ 2014 Grand Plaza Retailer of the Year, against over 160 outlets including Woolworths and the 2013/ 2014 Grand Plaza Food Retailer of the Year, against all the food outlets, cafes and restaurants within the shopping centre, Peter and his team at Shingle Inn Grand Plaza were recognised as Platinum Club members and the 2014 Shingle Inn Franchisee of the Year at the company’s recent conference.

“We were absolutely thrilled to win such a coveted award,” says Peter who was at Shingle Inn’s Gala Dinner to accept the award on behalf of his team. “Within the team we all felt a mixture of shock and excitement at the announcement but are so pleased that our hard work and commitment have been recognised with this achievement.”

Peter’s wife, Patsy, and their children have worked together in the café since it first opened in August 2011. They were awarded the 2012 Rookie Franchisee of the Year in their first year which now seems prophetic.

“My family plays such a significant role in this business,” says Peter, “and without all their effort and support these awards would not have been possible and I was so pleased to accept the award on their behalf and on behalf of my wonderful team.”

“We also acknowledge the contribution and loyalty of our wonderful customers. We love seeing them come back time and again and building a relationship with them all as they take time out in our café.”

“We are going to remain focussed though and not get too carried away with celebrating as we want to build towards further success in the future,” says Peter.

The team’s hard work is obviously paying off with many positive comments, especially via Shingle Inn’s facebook page, saying how wonderful the coffee and service is at Shingle Inn Grand Plaza.

Two New Shingle Inn cafes open

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Shingle Inn has today added two new stores to the growing network of cafes. Franchisees Angela, Gary and Dave opened their first Shingle Inn cafe at Westfield Innaloo, while our Westfield Carindale (lower ground) franchisee, Chochi, opened her second Shingle Inn cafe on level one of the newly opened development at Westfield Garden City. Our wonderful teams have been busy serving delicious coffee, decadent cakes and fantastic meals and look forward to welcoming you to the cafe soon!

Now open in Wollongong Central

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Shingle Inn is now open at Wollongong Central! The cafe is Shingle Inn’s first in Wollongong, and it has been warmly received by locals with a taste for mouth-watering meals, decadent cake and delicious coffee!

We are looking for a franchise partner for this site. If you’ve been dreaming of becoming a cafe entrepreneur, visit our Franchising section for more information.