Local Pizza Maker Wins National Award

Online, October 24, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Local businesses Pizza Capers Noosa Heads and Pizza Capers Tewantin and their passionate pizza making owners were recently awarded with Pizza Capers Community Engagement Award, a prestigious national prize.

Both stores are owned and operated by husband and wife team David and Laura Heraud, who won the award ahead of 126 stores across Australia.

Pizza Capers Managing Director Peter Jones said David and Laura were nominated because of their outstanding commitment to their regular customers.

"Pizza Capers Noosa and Tewantin have being going from strength to strength thanks to David and Laura's dedication to providing the best quality product and highest level of customer service," he said.
Franchisee David Heraud said the nomination was a pleasant surprise, and testament to the community spirit and passion of the team behind the pizza make bench.

"We couldn't have been happier to have received the prestigious Community Engagement Award," said David.

"To know that our hard work and passion for our community has put us at the top of our brand system is a huge achievement, and one that we are extremely proud of.

"Pizza Capers Noosa Heads and Tewantin actively support the Noosa community wherever possible, and we are proud to make a difference in our local area."

Pizza Capers Noosa Heads and Tewantin have supported many local clubs, community groups, schools and foundations such as the Sunshine Beach Surf Club Nippers and the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, where they donated store profits as well as their team members donating their tips.

Dave is the current Chairperson of the Noosa Relay For Life, in support of the Cancer Council, where he was also the captain of the team that took out the award for the highest funds raised. At Dave's initiation, he has also started a mentoring program teaching young team members real life business skills.

Laura and Dave are always looking for more ways to engage with the community, so if you are in need of some assistance with fundraising or are hosting a community event, please feel free to contact them.

Laura and Dave invite the community in to try one of Pizza Caper's handmade gourmet pizzas by ordering online at www.pizzacapers.com.au or in store at Pizza Capers Noosa Heads, Noosa Junction Plaza or Pizza Capers Tewantin, 10 Memorial Avenue.

Pizza Capers is part of Australia's largest multiâ€food franchise operator Retail Food Group (RFG). With more than 105 million customer visits a year RFG owns the Donut King, Brumby's Bakery, Michel's Patisserie, bb's cafe, Esquires, The Coffee Guy, Pizza Capers Gourmet Kitchen and Crust Gourmet Pizza franchise systems. In addition, the Company roasts more than 1.2m kilograms of coffee annually through the Evolution Coffee Roasters Group, Caffe Coffee and Barista's Choice coffee brands.