Dan McKenzie Kwik Kopy Miller Street with FCA Executive chairman Bruce BilsonKwik Kopy Miller Street has been awarded NSW/ACT Franchisee of the Year, two or more staff, at the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) Excellence in Franchising Awards.

Run by father, son and daughter team, Peter, Daniel and Susie McKenzie, the franchise offers a diverse product and service offering including graphic design, business cards, brochures and posters for clients in North Sydney.

The prestigious award recognises excellence in business management and franchise citizenship for franchisee owner-operators. Areas assessed include business planning and performance, systems management, franchise citizenship, openness to learning and change, as well as community contribution.

Kwik Kopy Australia Managing Director, David Bell, says this is a well-deserved achievement for Kwik Kopy Miller Street as the team embody all the qualities and competencies this award represents.

“Kwik Kopy Miller Street continues to go from strength to strength. In just a few years, they have managed to turn a struggling business into a top performer and almost quadrupled sales in the process.

“But it’s not just an effective business model that makes Kwik Kopy Miller Street a standout performer, it’s their community spirit that sees them deliver first class customer service, build an empowered team, share knowledge and contribute to their franchising network at all times.”

Kwik Kopy Miller Street Owner, Dan McKenzie, says the McKenzie family are honoured to be recognised at the awards.

“We are thrilled to have been recognised at the FCA Excellence in Franchising awards. As a team, we love what we do and pride ourselves on working closely with our clients to understand their business needs and deliver the best results.

“When we first purchased the Kwik Kopy Miller Street franchise, the centre was ranked last out of 100 centres. Within four years we have been able to turn the business around.

“To now be awarded franchisee of the year, two or more staff, within just four years, is truly incredible. The award win is a testament to our fantastic team and the wonderful support we’ve received from Kwik Kopy.”

David Bell says that for anyone keen to be their own boss there is a lot to like about the franchising model.

“The FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards celebrate franchising’s highest achievers and offer some insight into the opportunities out there as well as the amazing work being achieved every day in the franchising sector.

“Here at Kwik Kopy, we like to say that you get to work for yourself, but not by yourself. You have an extensive support network all committed to your success. Being recognised at these awards means a lot to the team at Kwik Kopy Miller Street as well as to the Kwik Kopy brand and franchise network as a whole.”

Kwik Kopy Miller Street was awarded Kwik Kopy Franchise of the Year in 2017.