Franchise In Action – Business Franchise Magazine

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12th October 2011

In the franchising industry, you often hear stories of individuals who have made a smooth transition from working in a particular field as an employee, to buying a franchise in the same field and becoming their own boss.

Every once in a while, however, someone comes along who completely shatters this pattern. Andrew Bridgeman is a perfect example. Andrew was a confident and successful chef, who had spent many years fully entrenched in the hospitality industry on the Gold Coast.

Despite his success as a professional Chef, Andrew decided he needed a break from the high demands of hospitality. As luck would have it, his next door neighbour owned a Wet-seal franchise and was looking for some able hands.

Andrew tells us how it all started. “I began working for my neighbour in September 2004. He taught me the ropes and I  absolutely loved the work.”

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