Lou and Silvana Pannunzio, owners of Kwik Kopy Printing Centre Ringwood competed with Australian franchisees in all industries and regions to be declared the overall national winner at the MYOB Excellence in Franchising Annual 2009 Awards held by the Franchise Council of Australia in Perth last month.

Accepting the award from Steve Wright, CEO of the Franchise Council of Australia, Lou Pannunzio said, “Winning this award is testament to how dynamic and strong the Kwik Kopy brand is. I am proud to accept this award and bring it back for the whole Kwik Kopy group.”

The Franchisee of the Year (2 or more staff) recognises excellence in business management and franchise citizenship for franchise owner operators. Areas assessed include: business planning and performance, systems management, franchise citizenship, support networks and wellbeing, marketing and customer contact and community contribution.

David Bell, managing director of Kwik Kopy Australia highlighted the importance of Lou’s contribution to the Kwik Kopy franchise system as a whole saying, “Lou is an incredible support to our whole network, always on hand to offer advice and assistance to new and established owners alike. We are delighted that his excellent citizenry and business performance has been rewarded with the highest accolade possible.”

Lou and his wife Silvana have owned their Kwik Kopy Printing franchise for the last eight years and have recorded consistent growth during that time.

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