GK WhatsCooking Fall05b

Transcription

PG
8
Five New US
Franchisees
Join GK Family
VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 1 • FALL 2009
PG
2
2009 GK
Scholars
aim high
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY & GRILL INC.
GK TURNS 20 IN FINE STYLE
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK
President & CEO Lowell Hawthorne
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz (left) presents his anniversary citation to Golden Krust Founders (L-R)
Milton Hawthorne, Lloyd Hawthorne, Lorna Hawthorne, Jacqueline Robinson, Velma Hawthorne, Lowell
Hawthorne and Lauris Campbell during a ceremony held at the flagship store, 1381 East Gun Hill Road.
hile many restaurants
struggled to keep their
doors open in a troubling
economic climate, Golden
Krust was privileged to celebrate
twenty years of serving
authentic Caribbean cuisine
and baked goods in the New
York Tri-State area and
beyond.
W
•
•
•
NEW YORK
NEW JERSEY
FLORIDA
NORTH CAROLINA
PENNSYLVANIA
GEORGIA
CONNECTICUT
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
•
•
•
•
•
What started as a fledgling
bakery back in 1989 has
mushroomed into a multimillion dollar empire which
currently holds the distinction of
being the largest Caribbean franchise
chain in the United States. The company paused to acknowledge this milestone achievement on the weekend of
August 22-23, 2009 with the staging
of customer appreciation days at all
120 locations across nine states. Customers were feted to pulsating
Caribbean beats, give-aways and
food samples galore. To mark
the twentieth year, the first
hundred customers were
able to buy the chain’s signature beef patties for only
20 cents each.
Needless to say, customers
lined up at many Golden
Krust restaurants to take
advantage of that special offer. Some
franchisees generously extended the
offer to their first 200 customers
because of the huge demand.
(Continued on page 3)
The old adage used so often by my parents in my formative years, ‘where
there’s a will there’s a way’ has never
been more true than in the past year.
Remarkable changes in economies
worldwide have impacted every business sector, paralyzing many. The great
US economy has not been spared.
Many thriving business industries have
disappeared and many yet are still
buckling under the financial pressure.
One of the innate things about people
worldwide is that challenges usually
give rise to inner resolve and awaken a
spirit of survivability to endure and
succeed, that would otherwise lay dormant. History has repeatedly taught
this lesson and has proven many times
over that as bad as situations are, they
give rise to much good; mergers, affiliations, new industries, new products,
new methods of doing things, financial
astuteness, and a fresh sense of personal responsibility. The challenges of
the current era have taught us not
to sit at ease but to be busier than
ever, utilizing the skills and resources
available.
At the beginning of 2009, I was unsure
about how the Golden Krust brand
CONTACT US AT 718-OK-KRUST OR ON THE WEB @ WWW.GOLDENKRUSTBAKERY.COM
T H E M AV I S & E P H R A I M H AW T H O R N E G O L D E N K R U S T F O U N DAT I O N
GK FOUNDATION HONORS 7 SCHOLARS
GOLDEN KRUST FRANCHISE
LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE
1344 Amsterdam Ave..
New York, NY 10027
Btwn. W 125th St. and W 126th St.
T: 212-280-2646 F: 212-280-2648
456 Lenox Avenue
New York, NY 10037
Btwn. W 132nd St. and W 133rd St.
T: 212-283-5933 F: 212-283-5933
YAKIRA YOUNG
TONIE MCKENZIE
SAYAN MARTIN
MARIAH AGYEI
KIMBERLEY MORGAN
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, PA
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, MD
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY, NY
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, PA
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY, FL
GIVING BACK TO JAMAICA
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, NY
BARUCH COLLEGE, NY
he Mavis & Ephraim Hawthorne
Golden Krust Scholarship Foundation awarded seven scholarships to
aspiring young scholars on their way to
college. The scholarships were presented at the company’s 20th Anniversary
Church Service Celebrations held on
August 23, 2009 at the North Bronx 7th
Day Adventist Church. The successful
recipients, who reside in New York and
Florida, wrote essays on the topics “My
Immigrant Experience in the United
States” or “How I Will Use My Tertiary
Education to Benefit My Community”.
Essays with the highest grades emerged
as winners.
2085 Lexington Ave..
New York, NY 10035
Btwn. E 125th St. and 126th St.
T: 212-722-5253 F: 212-655-2362
14913 N. Florida Ave.,
Tampa, FL 33613
Btwn. Siobhan Ave. and Connie Av.
T: 813-963-3800
STATEN ISLAND
31 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10301,
Btwn. Bay St. and St. Marks Pl
T/F: 347-286-0178
NEW JERSEY
It has always been the company’s
philosophy to put people before profit
which has been demonstrated through
the intentional ways in which Golden
Krust reaches out to the communities
2
At Oberlin High School. Pictured from left to right – At back Lorna Hawthorne (GK’s
Director of Human Resources), Ryan Landley, Gregory Lawrence, Mrs. Ivy Clarke
(Principal), Angella Morrison, Sharlene Brown and Lowell Hawthorne (GK’s President
& CEO). (Front row) Christina Bowen, Davina Smikle and Shacko Phillips.
ver the years, Golden Krust has made several significant donations towards education in Jamaica, but
2009 was by far the most noteworthy.
O
President & CEO Lowell Hawthorne, accompanied by his
wife Lorna, visited the University of the West Indies to formally announce the company’s donation of US$100,000 to
that institution. Mr. Hawthorne announced that his company will be adopting fifteen undergraduate students in an
“Adopt-A-Student Program” to cover the cost of tuition for
the duration of their tenure at the University. Mr. Hawthorne
also gave a lecture on franchising to graduate students at the
Mona School of Business. The grad students had many ques-
(Continued on page 7
7613 Orange Blossom Trail,
Orlando, FL 32809
In the Sky View Plaza, Btwn. Sand lake Rd. and
Sky View Drive
T: 407-851-9755
2525 East Hillsborough Ave.,
Tampa FL 33610
Corner of N 22nd St. and btwn N 30th St.
T: 813-231-2000
1009 West Vine Street
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Btwn. Mann St. and Pearson St.
T: 407-944-8879
1020 E. Highway 50,
Clermont, Florida 34711
T: 352-242-0011
F: 352-242-0116
PENNSYLVANIA
5600 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA. 19141
Corner of W Olney Ave.
T: 215-224-8225 F: 215-224-8225
125 South 69th Street
Upper Darby, PA. 19082
Corner of Sansom St.
T: 610-352-5292
Gallery Mall Food Court
901 Market Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Corner of N 9th St., The Gallery at Market East
T#: 215-625-2496
F#: 215-701-9182
LONG ISLAND
3651 Tamiami Trail.
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Close to Corner of Easy St.
T: 941-235-5579
777 N. Broadway
Amityville, NY 11701
Btwn. Horseshoe Court and Cheyenne trail
T: 631-789-8777
10834 Pines Blvd.,
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Btwn. NW 108th Ave. and N Hiatus Rd.
T: 954-438-5787
1717 Dutch Broadway
Elmont, NY 11003
Btwn. Nassau St. and Opal St.
T: 516-887-8848
432 10th Ave..
Patterson NJ 07514
Btwn. E 26th St. and E 27th St.
T: 973-684-4504 F: 973-279-1983
5967 W. Oakland Park Blvd.,
Lauderhill, FL 33313
IN Btwn. NW 60th Ave. and NW 56th Ave.,
close to Corner of NW 60th
T: 954-335-0915
296 Greenwich Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Btwn. Ann St. and Oak Ave.
T: 516-483-3663 F: 516-483-7030
197 Market Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Btwn. Broad St. and Mullberry St.
T: 973 643 0701 F: 973 643 0702
3010 54th Ave. South,
St. Petersburg, FL 33712,
Bttwn 31st St. South and 28th Street South
T: 727-866-0602
303 Main Street
Orange, NJ 07103
In Btwn. N. Essex Ave. and N. Day St.
T: 973-672-7080 F: 973-672-7081
4120 N.W. 12th St.
Btwn. NW 41st Terrace and NW 42nd Way
T: 954-584-3006
232 So. Orange Ave..
Newark, NJ 07103
Corner of Bergen St. by the University Hospital
T: 973-792-9000
183-16 N.W. 7th Ave.
Miami, FL. 33169
Btwn. NW 183rd St. and NW 185th Dr, closer to
corner of NW 183rd St.
T: 305-249-9609
8 Union Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
Close to corner of Clinton Av.
T: 973-375-5544 F: 973-375-5719
T
6288 West Sample Rd.,
Coral Springs, FL 33067
Ph:954-340-5301
1353 State Road 7,
North Lauderdale, FL 33058
Ph: 954-984-0026
2860 Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Btwn. Journal Square and Tonnele Ave.
T: 201-610-9119
JORDAN KERR
FLORIDA
47 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10011
Btwn. 5th Ave. and 6th Ave.
T: 212-627-0851 F: 212-627-0855
Newark International Airport,
Terminal B, Newark, NJ 07114
Ph:973-286-0450 Fax:973-286-0452
KAMAAL JONES
840 State Rd..
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Btwn. Iranistan Ave. and Seeley St.
T: 203-366-3333 F: 203-333-0600
Pathmark Plaza
467 Lyons Ave.,
In the Lyons Plaza by the corner of Stecher St.
Newark, NJ 07112
T: 973- 926- 6705
F: 973-926-6706
CONNECTICUT
1170 Albany Ave..
Hartford, CT. 06112
By the Corner f Woodland St.
T: 860-724-7983 F: 860-724-0110
6073 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Sunrise, FL. 33313
Btwn. Sunset Strip and Del Lago Circle, Close
to corner of Sunset Strip
T: 954-321-6668 F: 954-321-6701
5510 W Colonial Dr. #107
Orlando, Fl 32808
Btwn. Emeralda Dr and Governors Ave.
T: 407-298-0543 F: 407-298-0567
1290-1292 Grand Avenue
Baldwin, NY 11510
Corner of Garfield Road
T: 516-377-3884
501 Roberts Court
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Btwn. Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW &
Heritage Park Terrace
T: 678-897-1378
N. CAROLINA
440 E. McCullough Drive (Suite 126)
Charlotte, NC, 28262
Btwn. University Exec. Park Dr and W WT Harris
Blvd
T: 704-549-0555
F: 704-549-9585
3600 North Duke Street,
Durham, NC 27704
Btwn. Fairfield Rd. and Reta Rd., in North Duke
Shopping Center
T#:919-283-4639
F#:919-283-0972
MARYLAND
The Mall at Prince Georges
3500 East–West Highway,
Hyattsville, MD, 20782
Corner of Editors Park Drive,
The Mall @ Prince George
T: 301-559-7962
40 West Shopping Center, 838 North Rolling
Road, Catonsville, Maryland 21228
Btwn. Gelpe Rd.. and Baltimore National Pike
T: 410-719-2788
F: 410-719-7007
MASSACHUSETTS
320 Wilbraham Road,
Springfield, MA 01109
Btwn. Dresden St. and Suffolk St.
T: 413-731-7220
F: 413-204-1637
COMING SOON!
621 Livonia Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207
GEORGIA
6025 Old National Highway,
College Park, GA 30349
Between Wexford Drive & Flat Shoals Rd..
Ph:678-489-8913
Fax:678-489-8917
2189 Scenic Highway, Suite B,
Snellville, GA 30078
Btwn. Oak Rd. and Harbour Oaks Dr SW
T: 770-736-6336 F: 770-736-1136
7245 Rockbridge Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
Btwn. N Deshon Rd. and Twin Springs Way
T: 770-879-0930
1267 S. Hairston Rd..
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
Btwn. Redan Rd. and Adcox Rd.
T: 770-323-4848
VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 1 • SPRING 2010
19
BROOKLYN
1706 Atlantic Ave., Bklyn, NY 11213
Btwn. Schnectady Ave. & Troy Ave.
Ph:718-773-8200
37 Newkirk Plaza,
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Ph:718-618-7184
Fax:718-513-6034
139 Lawrence Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Btwn. Willoughby St. and Livingston, A
block away from the Fulton Mall
T: 718-643-1054 F: 718-643-1054
568 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Btwn. Maple St. and Midwood St.
T: 718-282-1437 F: 718-282-1643
7 Flatbush Ave..
Bklyn. NY 11217
Btwn. Livingston St. and Fulton Street
directly across from Chase/Con Ed
T: 718-246-1455 F: 718-246-9283
918B Fulton Street
Bklyn. NY 11238
Btwn. Washington Ave. & St. James Pl.
T: 718-789-1833 F: 718-662-3585
2846 Church Ave..
Bklyn. NY 11226
Btwn. Lloyd St. and Nostrand Ave.
T: 718-469-3400 F: 718-693-4541
1426 Rockaway Pkwy.
Bklyn. NY 11236
Btwn. Glenwood Rd. and Farragut Rd.
directly across from CapitalOne bank
and the L train
T: 718-272-5334
1848 East New York Ave..
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Btwn. Williams Ave. and Atlantic Ave.,
Corner of Atlantic
T: 718-922-7520
1655 Pitkin Ave..
Bklyn. NY 11212
Btwn. Chester St. and Bristol St.
T: 718 342 7576
1014A Nostrand Ave.. Bklyn. NY 11225
Btwn. Empire Blvd and Sterling St.,
Closer to Empire
T: 718-604-2211 F: 718-604-2211
267 Utica Ave.
Bklyn. NY 11213
Btwn. Eastern Parkway & Lincoln Pl.
T: 718-363-5341
1862 Nostrand Ave..
Bklyn. NY 11226
Btwn. Avenue D and Newkirk Ave.
T: 718-856-8119
998 Flatbush Ave..
Bklyn. NY 11226
Btwn. Albemarle Road and Tilden Av.
by Erasmus H.S.
T: 347-295-2232 F: 347-295-2231
823 Franklin Ave..
Bklyn. NY 11225
Btwn. Eastern Parkway and Union St.
T: 718-493-3865
1293 Fulton Ave..
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Btwn. New York Ave. and Nostrand Av.
T: 718-622-0555 F: 718-622-6998Soon
(Will Be Moving Next Door to:
493 Fulton Ave, Brooklyn)
9529 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Btwn. E. 95th st and E. 96th St.
T: 718-566-1557 F: 718-566-1558
1936 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11234
Btwn. Flatlands Ave. and Ave. J in mall
T: 718-531-2828 F: 718-531-1155
1364 Pennsylvania Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11239
Btwn. Schroeders Ave. and
Twin Pines Dr
T: 718-277-1003 F: 718-277-0533
1511 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Btwn. Kingston Ave. and Throop Ave.
T: 718-604-0041 F: 718-604-2546
1887 Rockaway Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11236
Btwn. Avenue M and Avenue N, In the
Rockaway Plaza
T: 718-209-4242 F: 718-209-4343
2124 Nostrand Ave..
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Btwn. Flatbush Ave. and Glenwood Rd.
T: 718-421-4914 F: 718-421-4914
363 Utica Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11213
Btwn. Carroll St. and Crown St.
T: 718 493 4633
1621 Mermaid Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11224
Btwn. W. 16th and W. 17th St.
T: 718-265 3669 F: 718-265-1287
1617 Church Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11226
Btwn. E 16th and E 17th St.
T: 718-462 4044
1407 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Corner of Woodbine St.
T: 718-574-5915
872 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Btwn. Church Ave. and Linden Blvd,
Close to Church
T#: 1-718-282-5027
F#: 1-718-731-2563
2475 Flatbush Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11234
Btwn. Ave. U and Ave. T, by Kings
Plaza Shopping Mall
T#: 1-347-374-3831
F#: 1-347-823-2693
QUEENS
230-04 Merrick Blvd,
Laurelton, NY 11413
Close to the corner of 230th St.
Ph: 718-341-5611
31-31 Thomson Ave.,
Long Island City, NY 11101
btwn Van Dam St. & 31st St. Ph:718729-1626
Fax:718-729-1686
111-01 Liberty Avenue,
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Right at the corner of 111th Street
T: 718-848-1110
90-58 Sutphin Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11435
Btwn. Jamaica Ave. and 91st St.
T: 718-262-9293 F: 718-262-9776
1930 Mott Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Btwn. Central Ave. and Smith Pl,
beside Queens Library
T: 718-327-1261 F: 718-327-0570
200-08 Linden Blvd.
St. Albans, NY 11412
Btwn. 200th St. and 201st Street
T: 718-481-8585 F: 718-481-8602
92-21 Parsons Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11433
Btwn. Jamaica Ave. and 93rd Street
T: 718-658-0266 F: 718-658-0621
234-16 Linden Blvd.
Cambria Hgts, NY 11411
Btwn. 234th Street and 235th Street
T: 718-723-2344 F: 718-276-6672
168-11 Hillside Ave..
Jamaica, NY 11432
Btwn. 168th Street and 168th Place
T: 718-297-7206 F: 718-297-7206
204-08 Hillside Ave.
Hollis, NY 11423
T: 718-464-6602
1592 Westchester Ave.
Bronx NY 10472
Btwn. Stratford Ave. and Manor Ave.
T: 718 378 4100 F: 718 378 4101
271-19A Union Turnpike
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Btwn. 271st St. and Lakeville Rd..
T: 718-347-3065
1299 Boston Road
Bronx, NY 10456-2503
Btwn. E 169th St. and Union Ave., Corner of E169th
T: 718-378-1133
BRONX, NY
3812 White Plans Road
Bronx, NY 10467
Btwn. E 219 st and e 220 St.
T: 718-798-1900
WESTCHESTER
67 S. 4th Ave..
Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
Btwn. E 2nd St. and E 1st St.
T: 914-667-1301 F: 914-667-5525
2521 Webster Ave..
Bronx, NY 10458
In Btwn. 189th and East Fordham Rd.
beside Sears
T: 718-295-3672 F: 718-295-5600
126 Mamaroneck Ave..
White Plains, NY 10601
Btwn. Quarropas St. and E Post Road
T: 914-682-9085
3538 White Plains Rd..
Bronx, NY 10466
Btwn. E 211 st and E 212 st
T: 718-515-5789F: 718-940-4145
178 Fulton Street
Btwn. Tarrytown Road and Russell St.
T: 914-682-7400 F: 914-682-3003
135 E. Gunhill Rd..
Bronx, NY 10467
Btwn. Bainbridge Ave. and Rochambeau Ave.
T: 718-653-3462
10 Anderson Ave..
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Btwn. Le Court Pl and North Ave., A
block away from New Roc City
T: 914-654-8960
1438 Metropolitan Ave..
Bronx, NY 10462
Btwn. Yankee Mall and Wood Ave.
T: 718-792-9322 F: 718-792-9322
ROCKLAND
COUNTY
3818 Dyre Ave..
Bronx, N.Y. 10466
Btwn. Light St. and E 233rd St.
T: 718-325-0060
Bronx, NY 10470
Btwn. E 241st st and St. Quen St.
T: 718-325-0900 F: 718-671-8841
At the flagship store located at 1381
East Gun Hill Rd. – where it all
began – a press conference to officially launch the weekend activities
was held. Many elected officials,
including NY State Assemblyman
Carl E. Heastie, Congresswoman
Yvette Clarke, Deputy Mayor of NYC,
Dennis M. Walcott, Bronx Borough
700 Main Street
Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Btwn. Innis Ave. and Corlles Ave.,
Close to the corner of Innis
T: 845-485-5262
133-38 Springfield Blvd.
Queens, NY 11413
Btwn. Merrick Blvd and Lucas St.
223-24 S. Conduit Ave.
T: 718-341-0711 F: 718-341-0788
4182 White Plains Road
Bronx, NY 10466
In btwn E 232nd St. and E 233rd St.
T: 718-655-7670
218-73 Hempstead Ave..
Queens Village, NY 11429
Btwn. Springfield Blvd and 219th St.
T:718-217-1541, F: 718-217-1542
5 E.Burnside Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453
Btwn. Jerome Ave. and Walton Ave.,
Corner of Jerome Ave.
T: 718-563-7344 F: 718-563-7383
147-10 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11436
Btwn. 147th St. and 148th St.,
(Corner of 147th St.)
T: 718-845-3808
1381 E. Gunhill Road
Bronx, NY 10469
Btwn. Seymour Ave. and Dewitt Pl
T: 718-798-1757 F: 718-655-7721
Grand Central Station Lower Level
New York, NY 10017
On Lower level beside Metro North
T: 646-487-2003
Bronx, NY 10467
Btwn. Allerton Ave. and Britton St.
T: 718-944-2700
80 Nassau Street
New York, NY 10038
Btwn. John St. and Fulton St.
T: 212-766-5795 F: 212-766-9071
MANHATTAN
166A Church Street,
New York, NY 10007
Btwn. Reade St. and Chambers St.
T: 212-227-5566 F: 212-227-5584
601 8th Ave.,
New York, NY 10018
Corner of W 39th St.
T: 212-967-7666 F: 212-594-5967
121 W. 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
Btwn. Lenox Ave. and 7th Ave.
T: 212-663-7451 F: 212-665-2362
Mr. Hawthorne said that this 20year milestone was only a stepping
stone for greater achievements in
the years to come, as the company
endeavors to carry out its vision of
taking the taste of the Caribbean to
the world.
A worshipful time was enjoyed by
all as family, friends, customers and
other well-wishers came out in
their hundreds to give thanks to
God for his multiplied blessings on
the company. Ambassador Anthony
Johnson brought greetings on
behalf of the island of Jamaica and
the Jamaican Diaspora here in the
United States. In his address, he
declared: “patty time come”.
DUTCHESS
COUNTY
691 Co-op City Blvd.
Bronx, NY 10475
In the Shopping Center
beside Stop and Shop
T: 718-671-8841 F: 718-671-8841
Hawthorne, Lauris Campbell & Lorna Hawthorne, beamed with pride
as he extended greetings to the
crowd gathered for the occasion.
The celebrations spilled over into
Sunday August 23rd with the staging of two church services held at
the North Bronx 7th Day Adventist
Church in the Bronx, NY and the Living Word Community Church in
Lauderhill, Florida.
5 N. Main Street
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Btwn. Commerce St. and W Furman
Pl. T: 845-426-1000 F: 845-426-5740
223-24 South Conduit Ave..
Springfield Gdns, NY 11413
Btwn. 223rd St. and 224th St.
T: 718-341-1600 F: 718-276-6672
138-57 Brookville Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11422
Btwn. N Conduit Ave. and
Francis Lewis Blvd
T: 718 341 2011
F: 718-341-2013
(FROM PAGE 1)
Jamaica’s Ambassador to Washington Anthony
Johnson cuts Golden Krust’s 20th Anniversary
cake with GK President & CEO Lowell Hawthorne.
President Ruben Diaz, Consul General to Jamaica Geneive BrownMetzger, the founders of Carib
News, Karl & Faye Rodney, as well as
several others, sacrificed sleep on
the morning of Saturday August
22nd to lend their support and offer
congratulations to the company for
standing the test of time and
weathering the challenges to
emerge twenty years stronger.
Golden Krust President & CEO, Lowell Hawthorne flanked by cofounders Jackie Hawthorne-Robinson, Velma Hawthorne, Milton
He went on to explain that the time
has now come for the Jamaican patty to upstage the hamburger and
pizza as the food of choice in the
United States. His remarks were
met with resounding applause
from the august crowd.
A vibrant sermon by guest preacher,
the Rev. Dr. Franklyn Richardson,
brought the audience to their feet
as they were reminded about the
“Is-ness, Was-ness and Shall-ness of
God.” Several mass choirs and praise
dance teams added the final touch
to the weekend’s proceedings.
Golden Krust is poised to achieve
another twenty years in business as
it expands into new markets.
Thanks to all our customers for
their loyal support over the years.
18
PRESIDENT FROM PAGE 1)
would fare, especially when so many iconic
brands were failing and the fast food business was being hit with decreasing foot traffic and meal tickets. This had a rippling effect
on our business which resulted in the inability of some of our franchisees to continue
operating.
With the general economic decline felt globally, we committed ourselves to maximum
support to our existing franchisees, increasing communications and introducing a local
store marketing program – energizing our
Marketing Managers and Operations Consultants to work even more closely with our
franchisees in their individual communities.
Each month, we rolled out product incentives and fresh programs to bolster our franchisees, assisting them to retain existing
customers and attract new ones.
The 2009 Golden Krust brand stabilizer was
our retail segment. Our approach gave new
meaning to the proverb ‘a stitch in time
saves nine’. Aggressive marketing, new product developments, new market creations,
and a fired up staff complement, did it for
us! Although we lost nine restaurants, especially in the areas where rental is exorbitant,
we grew by leaps and bounds in the retail
industry. Innovation gave rise to our
microwaveable patty, and other hand-held
packages which enabled us to get our products on the shelves of major wholesale clubs
like Costco and other notable chains in the
Mid-West region and beyond. One of our
grandest feats in 2009 was the retention
of all our employees. Due to the increased
demand in our Retail Department, we were
able to hire more persons to keep pace with
production levels. Another great feat was
the level of corporate and franchisee
involvement in philanthropic community
initiatives. We are proud of our franchisees
who reached out in a generous way to
their communities, working hand in hand
in these ventures.
Our goal for the year ahead is to continually
employ creative management strategies,
out-of-the-box thinking, team effort and
judicious business acumen to bring about
increased revenues in every segment of our
business. We aim to raise the brand to a
more prominent place in the market, to
become a more visible player in the fast food
industry. We will seize every opportunity for
growth that will enhance and strengthen
the organization.
In conclusion, I take this opportunity to thank
my shareholders, franchisees, customers and
dedicated staff who have continued to share
our vision and who have invested their
resources to assist our growth. Together,
we will!
3
STAFF PROFILE
GK GIVES TO UWI, OBERLIN…
(FROM PAGE 2)
tions for Mr. Hawthorne and
showed keen interest in learning the secret of Golden Krust’s
success in transplanting
Jamaican food and culture on
such a large scale to the United
States.
FACTS ABOUT UNSUNG HEROES
THE FRANCHISE
TERM
Ten years granted from date the franchise agreement is
signed with renewal options.
FEES
Restaurant:
Kiosk:
$25,000
$15,000
TOTAL INVESTMENT
Restaurant:
Kiosk:
$173,400 - $564,000
$185,000 - $387,500
ROYALTIES & ADVERTISING
The franchisee will pay a royalty of 3% of gross sales
which is collected on a weekly basis via electronic
sweep. Franchisee is also required to contribute 2%
of gross sales towards advertising.
OTHER FACTS
Golden Krust provides the Franchisees with the
following:
SITE SELECTION: Franchisor provides the franchisee
with assistance in site selection and site approval. Site
dimensions range from 250-499 square feet for kiosks
and 500-3000 for restaurants.
LEASE NEGOTIATIONS: Franchisor reviews, makes
recommendations regarding the franchisees’ lease.
ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES: Franchisor will recommend design/
construction services at the franchisees’ expense.
MANUALS: Detailed manuals are provided by the
franchisor. This will include operations, training,
design/construction and marketing manuals.
TRAINING: Franchisor provides a three-week training
program at Golden Krust University and assistance in
your store during your first two weeks after opening.
FIELD SERVICE: Our ongoing field service program
helps franchisees with day-to-day operations, employee
training programs, general consultation and merchandising.
eon Marshall aka
“Rude Bwoy” is one
of Golden Krust’s
longest
serving
employees. He joined the
Golden Krust family in
1991 and has remained a
loyal
and
dedicated
employee over these
many years. Leon says he
really enjoys his job and
looks forward to coming
to work each day. He
knows he serves an important role in the company’s
operations as supervisor
in
the Patty Plant. “It is my
Leon Marshall
job to ensure that the patties are perfect,” he said with a proud beam on his face.
He takes his job very seriously and is a dependable
member of the production team that churns out over
350 patties per minute. When next you eat a Golden
Krust patty, you can be assured that hard-working skillful personnel like Leon put a lot of pride and effort into
making a product of the highest quality. Our customers
deserve nothing less!
L
s the company celebrated
twenty
years of existence
in 2009, it took
time out to honor the
longest serving employees. Moses Richards popularly known as “Geese” is
the man who holds the
title of Longest Serving
Employee at Golden Krust
and has been with the
company since its inception. Moses has worked in
the Bakery Dept. ever since
joining the company and
remains a loyal employee
Moses Richards aka ‘Geese’
to this day. Hard-working,
unassuming and dependable are words used by his colleagues to describe this dedicated member of the Golden Krust family. Geese is proud to be a part of this
growing franchise chain and is very grateful for the
opportunity given to him by the Hawthorne family to
earn a living doing what he really enjoys.
The Hawthornes also visited
Denham Town Primary where
they made a pledge of four
computers to the school. Vice
Principal McLein, in his vote of
thanks, expressed great delight
and said these were the first
donation of computers to the
school’s computer lab which
is now in the final stage of
construction.
President & CEO of Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill (center) pledged $100,000 towards the
American Foundation of the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) to establish a fund to provide
scholarships to Jamaican students pursuing full-time undergraduate studies in business at the
Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI). Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on January 28th, Golden Krust commits to providing five (5) annual scholarships over a period of eight years. To be eligible for the Golden Krust scholarship, students must
demonstrate motivation, academic astuteness, leadership potential, community involvement and
financial need. Also on hand to sign the MOU was (at left) Professor E. Nigel Harris, UWI Vice
Chancellor and Michael Flanigan, Chairman of AFUWI (right).
A
Oberlin High School in Lawrence
Tavern, St. Andrew was the next
stop on the Hawthorne’s tour.
Substantial cash prizes were
awarded to nine (9) of the most
outstanding students at the
institution.
Lowell Hawthorne,
a graduate of the Oberlin High
School has been rewarding
excellence at that institution
over the past ten years. The
Hawthorne’s were serenaded by
Oberlin’s renowned school choir.
The Hawthornes then journeyed
up to the Norman Hawthorne
Basic School, in the district of
Border St. Andrew where they
donated twenty chairs, 2 computers, a TV & DVD, fire extinguisher and two teacher’s desks.
The community of Border and
other well-wishers came out
to show their support for the
generous donation by the
Hawthornes who also hail
from that community.
Golden Krust President & Chief Executive Officer Lowell Hawthorne (second right) and his wife, Lorna (right)
present Melody Malvo, Principal of the Norman Hawthorne Basic School with a donation of 20 chairs, 2
desks, 2 computers, a television, a DVD player, and a fire extinguisher. The donation was representative of
the philosophy of Golden Krust, the largest Caribbean franchise in United States, to advance education in
Jamaica. Mr. Hawthorne is a former student of the Basic School located in Border, St. Andrew.
13
17
4
GK NEWS ROUNDUP
FOUNDERS
FROM PAGE 6
We knew that if we build ourselves we were building others.”
Jackie also remembers those days
of sacrificing. “I was working at
The Bureau of Child Welfare and
then the Post Office but I gave
my job up, she recalls. I came
here, and then it was a 24-hour
operation. I was always
here…family was put aside for a
while and it was all business.”
Smiling she adds, “I think we have
done our best in sacrificing so
that today we are where we are.”
FAMILY STICKING TOGETHER:
Sister-in-law, Velma Hawthorne,
another founding member of
the organization echoes those
very sentiments. “When we first
started funds were tough but
you did whatever you had to do
to make it possible…” she says.
“If you had to put in a paycheck,
you did. I had no idea that it
would have grown this big…I
figured probably a couple of
stores but not a hundred and
twenty!” she laughs.
Today, Velma beams with pride
as the executive chef of the
organization. It is Velma who
makes sure that the food is up
to par. “I go to the stores and
make assessments to make sure
the food is consistent. Wherever
there is anything that is lacking
I provide training support to all
our franchisees. ”Brother Milton
Hawthorne, also a co-founder, is
in charge of all the equipment
in the plant. “I am feeling very,
very proud,” he shares, “I feel
good inside knowing that we
have come this far and have
progressed at this pace.”
Milton declares that he always
knew the business would take
off especially after we were so
successful with the first store. “I
saw it moving beyond this
point, I said to Lowell ‘let’s do it!
I am the one who opened the
second store on 4th Avenue in
Mt. Vernon.” Enjoying the
moment Milton shares his
vision, “Right now, we are looking for the international market,” “Twenty years down the
road; we see a lot more stores.”
Milton confessed, “I expected it
to grow, but a little slower, at
the pace we are growing now,
it’s past my imagination.”
“It’s good for us to be celebrating,” says Lloyd Hawthorne, the
eldest of the Hawthorne children, “because when we just
started we faced many hurdles
that we had to climb over one
by one, but we stuck together
and today we can stand back
and say we have come a mighty
long way. From his home in
South Florida where there are
seventeen franchises spread
across Miami, Fort Lauderdale
and Orlando, Lloyd expressed his
gratitude to those “persons who
helped us, all the family sticking
together, that’s what makes us
where we are today.” He too
spoke of his joy and complete
delight in this unprecedented
achievement after all the sacrifice they made as a family.
It’s Lloyd’s intention to build
a“mini bakery”in South Florida
some time next year which will
supply the other stores with
Golden Krust products.
SUPPORT
“I am feeling elated,” smiles
Lorna Hawthorne, not only a
co-founder but wife of Lowell
Hawthorne and as such, the
First Lady of the Golden Krust
Empire.
“As you know, when we started
it was a struggle; we made a lot
of mistakes, but we have
learned some very valuable
things from our mistakes.”
Though she is very happy to be
celebrating, Lorna reminds folks
that, “Twenty years ago, there
was no school to learn about
this…you simply learnt from
your mistakes; by making so
many mistakes it has made us
better and wiser,” she adds.
She gives thanks for the many
loyal supporters over the years.
“Without our customers, our
franchisees and everybody who
supports us, and our employees
who are the back bone of our
business, we would not be here
today,” she says. She serves as
Director of Human Resources for
the organization and is most
proud to be able to share knowledge with“those we encounter,
those who are doing small businesses, and those who come for
information, especially
Caribbean people and people of
color.” Both Lorna and her husband, share their mantra to
those seeking advise, “be determined in all that you do, be well
informed, do what you like best,
but whatever you do, give it
your very best!” This is what
they have done as a family.
The story of the Hawthorne’s
exemplifies the Marcus Garvey
philosophy of self determination and self reliance. Lowell
Hawthorne is mindful of Garvey
and his teachings. He sees the
Garvey model in the numerous
franchisees who have invested
more than 30 million dollars in
the Golden Krust Empire.
“We need to pass this on to the
children and Golden Krust will
have a positive strong future,”
says Lauris, whose daughter
owns three stores of her own.
According to Lauris, who recently turned sixty, “The vision now
is for the children. In twenty
years, the children should be
running the operation.” As owners of the nation’s fastest growing Caribbean food chain, the
Hawthorne’s remain a very
humble family.
By Sharon Gordon
(contributing writer)
GK’S NEWEST RESOURCE:
“Think Tank”
L – R: Daren Hawthorne, Andre Hawthorne,
Stayton Dennis, Steven Clarke, Richard Griffiths,
David Vassell.
olden Krust is pleased to
introduce its newest support
group which consists of six
young, energetic, educated and ambitious innovators who have been
charged with the task of conceptualiz-
G
ing new strategies to take the company to new heights in 2010 and beyond.
The group is referred to as a “Think
Tank” and comprises young men who
have developed a track record of excellence in their chosen career paths. The
group will serve as a catalyst to help
the company break into the mainstream market both domestically and
globally. Their mandate is to penetrate
untapped markets through technology, marketing, finance, research and
community involvement. Mentorship will be an integral part of their
responsibilities, as they will intentionally seek to make a difference in
the lives of young people across the
communities in which Golden Krust
is located. Among the goals for 2010
is an educational thrust within the
community, through seminars and
social activities geared to promote
the importance of higher education
among young students, especially at
the high school level.
According to Steven Clarke - Director of
the group, “we are enthusiastic and
excited to be involved with a
growing brand and are happy to
bring fresh ideas and skills to assist
in the implementation of new strategies.” Over the next few years this
resource team will be working alongside GK Corporate and the franchisee
body on many initiatives. In addition,
they will be organizing an outreach to
the men and women who have served
and continue to serve in the military to
show the company’s appreciation for
the contribution made to our country.
GK Franchisees Honored by CACCI
Top: The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce & Industry presents (top left) Franchisee Annette
Runcie of 218-73 Hempstead Ave.,
Queens Village and (top right) Franchisee Charmaine Golding of 178
Fulton Street, White Plains, NY with
2010 Visionary Awards,
Left: Franchisee Stanley Dennis
of 998 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn,
NY and 1887 Rockaway Parkway,
Brooklyn, NY is named a 2010
Business Visionary by CACCI.
16
5
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF GOLDEN KRUST BAKERY & GRILL INC.
GK NEWS ROUNDUP
FROM THE
FOUNDERS
New Members of GK Board Appointed
GK is 2009 MBDA
Manufacturer of the Year
L-R, top to bottom: Lowell Hawthorne (President
& CEO); Lauris Campbell, Lloyd Hawthorne, Lorna
Hawthorne, Velma Thompson, Milton Hawthorne,
Jacqueline Robinson.
uring a weekend filled
with festivities and merriment in celebration of the
company’s 20th anniversary,
Lowell Hawthorne, Founder
and President of Golden Krust
Caribbean Bakery and Grill and
several of the founders of the
Golden Krust Empire took the
time to talk about their twenty
year journey and the milestone
achievement.
D
“I am reflecting on the past,” he
smiles, “the challenges we’ve
had, and how we have been
able to overcome them.” Many
of the founders spoke of the
sacrifices they had to make in
order to see this dream manifest. Mr. Hawthorne says he is
“so grateful and appreciative for
everything,” and he is “just giving GOD thanks for his many
blessings on the Hawthorne
family.” He remembers clearly
the fear that engulfed them at
the start. “There was some fear,”
he says, “but at the same time,
we were very determined.” He
recalls not being able to get
financing from banks.” No one
would lend us any money…we
got our first vehicle from a
friend,” he smiles.
RESOURCES
“Can you imagine us without
financing, without contacts and
without many of the resources
that were necessary…it was a
scary feeling…a very rough
beginning for us.” However, with
determination, the Hawthorne’s
strived for excellence, and were
tenacious enough to franchise
their operation in 1996. “That
was a tremendous undertaking
for us as an organization,” says
Lowell, “it was unchartered
waters...we had never been
there before.”
Lauris Campbell, the eldest of
the eleven Hawthorne siblings,
agrees with him; “Right now I
am grateful and happy to know
that we have come this far…and
the only way we could have
come this far is by faith, hard
work and good family.” She still
manages the flagship store at
1381 Gunhill Road in the Bronx,
and easily recalls the memories
of her parents, Mavis and
Ephraim and the strong Christian
values which they bestowed on
their children. “I was working in
a nursing home back then, so I
had two jobs; we put up our
homes so we could get a loan
from the bank….we gave up
everything for this business. We
made a lot of sacrifices and it’s
those same Christian values
that have kept the family
together.” Lauris says the family
matriarch gave them a lot of
love and taught them about
understanding and forgiveness.
She told them that “the family
must be together, no matter
what it is.” She taught them to
talk things out and stay strong.
Smiling in agreement is her little sister Jackie, sibling number
nine, also a co-founder. She
opened her store in Atlanta
three years ago and is currently
responsible for manufacturing
and distribution to the other
five Golden Krust franchises in
the state of Georgia. She too
agrees that it was their parents’
Christian values that is responsible for the family’s success.
“Bringing what we were trained
and taught to do into the business,” she says, “was very positive, because it helped us not to
be selfish.” As a family, they
knew they had to share whatever they had with everybody else.
“We had a sense of pride, a
sense of communication, a
sense of knowing that GOD is
always watching over us. We
knew that we had to do the
right thing and the godly thing.
6
Haywood Hawthorne
Dr. Marc Freeman
resident & CEO Lowell Hawthorne is pleased
to announce the appointment of two new
members to the Golden Krust Board of Directors – Mr. Haywood Hawthorne, GK Vice President
of Manufacturing and Information Technology
and Dr. Marc Freeman, M.D.
P
HAYWOOD HAWTHORNE
Haywood has been employed to Golden Krust
since 1998. He started working at the flagship
store in the capacity of baker before being promoted to the position of Purchasing Manager. He
held that post for a period of 5 years, establishing
a solid track record which prepared him to
assume his next promotion to the post of Vice
President of Manufacturing and Information Technology. Haywood has an intimate knowledge of
the Golden Krust business model, with first-hand
experience garnered over the years. Haywood is
humbled to be asked to serve on the board
among other board members such as Scott Krim,
Al Novas, Alan Thompson and Vincent Debiasewho are repositories of knowledge and business
expertise. Haywood feels confident that his insight
and comprehension of the GK business model will
be an asset to the board and to the continual
growth and development of the company.
MARC D. FREEMAN, M.D.
Dr. Freeman has dedicated most of his
professional career to the field of medicine,
The Minority Business Development Agency
(MBDA), a branch of the U.S. Department of
Commerce, awarded Golden Krust the Manufacturer of the Year Award in 2009. Accepting
on behalf of the company is Leroy Hawthorne,
GK’s Vice President of Retail (center). Standing
on Leroy’s left is Heyward B. Davenport, MBDA’s
NY Regional Director and to his right is National
Director of the MBDA, David Hinson.
specifically anesthesiology. Prior to the pursuit of
his medical degrees, he also earned under-graduate and graduate degrees in the field of Political
Science and Public Policy, respectively. Dr. Freeman read for his doctoral degree at the Temple
University School of Medicine. He has served on
several committees in the areas of ethics, promotion, awareness and peer review for the Grand
View Hospital and Temple University Hospital.
Over his professional career, Dr. Freeman has
earned the reputation as a deep- thinker with
exceptional business acumen and a sound understanding of finances. We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Marc Freeman and look forward to
benefitting from the wisdom and insight that he
will bring to the Golden Krust organization.
15
GK NEWS ROUNDUP
GK BECOMING A HOUSEHOLD
NAME IN THE RETAIL SEGMENT
GK FOUNDATION
SCHOLARS
(FROM PAGE 2)
GK Opens 1st Airport Franchise at Newark
in which it operates. The company has pledged to continue to do
its part to contribute to the
advancement of the nation’s
youths. GK President & CEO –
Lowell Hawthorne has often
been quoted as saying “a mind is
a terrible thing to waste and a
positive community is everybody’s business”.
Over the years, the company has
awarded over eighty scholarships both in the United States
and Jamaica as it endeavors to
give back to the community and
invest in tomorrow’s leaders.
In 2010, the company intends to
secure additional funding for the
Mavis & Ephraim Hawthorne
Foundation so that it can continue to make a difference in the
U.S. and Jamaica with the implementation of programs to
advance education.
Airport employees flocked to Golden Krust’s restaurant at the Newark International Airport to purchase their favorite Caribbean patties and meals.
Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery made
history on Friday October 23rd when it
opened a new franchise in Terminal B of
Newark International Airport. The chain
holds the distinction of being the first
Caribbean food outlet to provide
authentic island cuisine in the airport,
says Clarissa Londis, Marketing Director
of Westfield, Newark Airport.
ing from both airport employees and
passengers alike. “Our clientele is quite
diverse, but we have put together a
menu of delicious Caribbean dishes,
beverages and pastries to cater to every
taste-bud and the customers are really
loving it. Sales have also exceeded
expectations which underscores the
point that we are making a big impact
at the airport” Lorna reported.
To get involved or to donate
to the Mavis & Ephraim
Hawthorne Golden Krust
Foundation please call
718-OK-KRUST ext 7114
for more information.
For customers who fly from Newark, the
newest store to the Terminal B food
court is a welcome addition.
GK’S NEW MICROWAVEABLE PATTIES – JUST HEAT AND EAT!!!
“This is a proud moment for Golden
Krust” says President & CEO, Lowell
Hawthorne who is very pleased to see
the Golden Krust dream realized with the
opening of the company’s first airport
outlet. He offered congratulations to
franchisee Lorna Brissett-Romans on the
establishment of a beautiful restaurant
and said, “This is only the beginning of
greater things to come as the chain puts
plans in place to open other stores in
major airports all over the nation.”
Franchisee Lorna Brissett-Romans who
also owns another Golden Krust restaurant in Newark, New Jersey is over-joyed
to be the first franchisee to take Golden
Krust to an airport food court and said
that the response has been overwhelm12
ur Retail Department has
grown significantly over the
past year. In the declining
economic climate, this segment
has risen to the challenge. We
have begun to make inroads into a
wide spectrum of the market . The
introduction of our delectable
microwaveable beef patty was
one of the highlights of the year
2009. Although not yet wide
spread, the microwaveable
patties are making waves and are
rivaling the frozen ‘hand helds’ in
the market.
O
Franchisee Jeffrey Reid (left), owner of three Golden Krust restaurants in the Bronx is determined
to improve the educational experience at his alma mater Denham Town Primary in Jamaica. In
2009, Mr. Reid donated scholarships in the amount of $500 each to ten needy students and is
now in the process of building a computer lab at the school. Pictured above Jeffrey Reid hands
over a check to Vice Principal McLein to fund the construction of the school’s computer lab.
Golden Krust packaged delights
are now proudly displayed in several frozen food aisles in chain
stores such as Costco, Pathmark,
Shoprite, Shoppers, Jewel Osco,
Acme, Food 4Less, Price Chopper,
Woodmans and a host of independent supermarkets, covering a
wide range of states.
For 2010 we are expecting the
retail division to grow explosively.
We expect to aggressively market
our products to institutions and
supermarket chains nationwide,
and will eventually be venturing
outside the national market.
BACK TO BORDER
Principal Lloyd G. Green, Vice Principal Ruthlyn
Penrose, Senior Teacher Herma Wilson and
students of Paisley All Age School in Border,
St. Mary, Jamaica who performed for Lowell
Hawthorne CEO GKB in December. Mr.
Hawthorne is a past student of the school.
7
MORE 20TH
BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS DAY
2009
In the month of October, Golden Krust joined
forces with the American Cancer Society to
raise awareness about Breast Cancer. Proceeds from the sale of chicken patties systemwide were donated towards the American Cancer Society to aid in public education about
the importance of women 40 years and older
to do annual mammogram screenings. The
chicken patty bags were printed in pink to
show the chains solidarity with the cause.
Research has proven that early detection
saves lives. Mobile units circulated to a few
Golden Krust stores within the month to offer
free mammography screenings to customers.
Left: Cancer survivor: Georgia Dunn with
Pauline Bennett-O'Leary, Gk's Marketing Director, Yilda Guerrero of the American Cancer
Society and Omar Hawthorne, GK's Franchise
Coordinator.
20th Anniversary celebrations at the flagship location, where it all began...
< A team from the
American Cancer Society (Bronx Division) pose
with GK’s National Operations Manager, Erica
Hanson in front of the
mobile mammography
unit that provided free
mammogram screenings for customers at
GK’s flagship store
located in the Bronx.
Morgan Heritage performs at Golden Krust in Lauderhill, Florida in honor of the GK 20th Anniversary celebrations.
GK FOR HAITI RELIEF
G
olden Krust has joined the universal effort
to raise much needed assistance for the
people of Haiti by embarking on a can
and cash drive at each of its 120 locations
nationwide. President and CEO, Lowell
Hawthorne said “he is saddened to see and
learn of the devastation that has taken place in
the country of Haiti and feels that as a leading
voice in the Caribbean American community,
Golden Krust must do its part to reach out to
our brothers and sisters who are in desperate
Lauderhill 7th Day Adventist Choir at 20th Anniversary celebrations.
Health Fair held at 218-73 Hempstead Ave., Queens Village, NY put on
by franchisee Annette Runcie.
need of our assistance. Given the reality that our
company has such a strong and reputable presence in the Caribbean community, we can have
far reaching impact that will enable us to galvanize the support of our customers for this urgent
and dire situation” he said. Mr. Hawthorne also
added that for every dollar collected towards the
relief effort over a period of sixty days throughout the Golden Krust system, the company will
double that amount and donate the funds
towards the Haitian relief efforts.
Golden Krust will be working closely with the
Haitian and Jamaican Consulates to ensure that
the food and funds collected will go directly to
those in need. The relief efforts began in earnest
on January 25th only thirteen days after the catastrophic event. Customers and well-wishers are
being encouraged to join hearts and hands to
show our solidarity during this tragic time. It is
President Hawthorne's goal to visit the island of
Haiti in the near future to lend much needed
assistance in the re-building process of either a
hospital or classrooms.
Feet that Preach - praise dancers from the Living Word Community Church
8
13
GK GIVES BACK AT THANKSGIVING
Franchisee Charmaine Golding and her staff from 178 Fulton Street, White Plains
New York conducting a Thanksgiving feeding at the WestHelp Shelter.
ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS
Queens & Long Island franchisees doing their part to provide a
hearty thanksgiving meal for residents of the Saratoga Family Inn.
Golden Krust Brooklyn franchisees (in both photographs above) feed the needy at community shelters on Thanksgiving Day.
Right: Lorna & Lowell Hawthorne roll up their sleeves to feed grandparents raising grand-children at the Presbyterian Senior Services center in the Bronx on
the eve of Thanksgiving Day. Left: GK President & CEO Lowell Hawthorne being lauded for the donation of Thanksgiving Dinner by two of the grandchildren of
the Presbyterian Senior Services in the Bronx while Bronx Borough President - Ruben Diaz and Deputy Bronx Borough President - Aurelia Greene look on.
9
14
Grand Opening
Highlights
MORE NEW
OUTLETS
JOIN THE
GK FAMILY
2124 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn – Franchisee Winsome Cunningham
37 Newkirk Plaza, Brooklyn – Franchisee Rev. Mervin Harding
– Franchisees Mike
ay, College Park, Georgia
6025 Old National Highw
Denton Perkiss
Arnold, Alvin Duncan &
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS
St. Petersburg City Council Member Jaimie Bennett joins Erica Hanson – Franchisee Gary Eustache (left) and the staff at 1290-1292 Grand Ave.,
GK’s National Operations Manager and Ainsworth Gouldbourne, Restaurant Baldwin, NY
Manager at our St. Petersburg location in Florida.
Franchisee Veda & Keith Barnes (center) of 5600 N. Broad Street and
169 S. 69th Street in Philadelphia surrounded by some of GK’s Executive Team Orlean Lunan (Franchise Consultant), Lorraine HawthorneMorrison (V.P of Real Estate & Legal), Pauline Bennett-O’Leary (Director
of Marketing & PR) and Velma Hawthorne (Executive Chef).
998 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn – Franchisees Stanley & Novlene
Dennis
Grand Opening of 31-31 Thomson Ave., Long Island City, NY
– Franchisee Marjorie Devonish
10
838 N. Rollings Rd., Catonsville, MD
Franchisee Maurice Mayhew cooks up a storm for his customers at 777 N.
Broadway, Amityville
Almad Rashad is crowned Golden Krust Catonsville’s Patty Eating Champion.
He emerged the winner from a line-up of ten contestants including men and
women. Pictured (L–R) are Franchisee Claire Jameer, Almad Rashad &
Chris Benjamin (franchisee)
11
Grand Opening
Highlights
MORE NEW
OUTLETS
JOIN THE
GK FAMILY
2124 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn – Franchisee Winsome Cunningham
37 Newkirk Plaza, Brooklyn – Franchisee Rev. Mervin Harding
– Franchisees Mike
ay, College Park, Georgia
6025 Old National Highw
Denton Perkiss
Arnold, Alvin Duncan &
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS
St. Petersburg City Council Member Jaimie Bennett joins Erica Hanson – Franchisee Gary Eustache (left) and the staff at 1290-1292 Grand Ave.,
GK’s National Operations Manager and Ainsworth Gouldbourne, Restaurant Baldwin, NY
Manager at our St. Petersburg location in Florida.
Franchisee Veda & Keith Barnes (center) of 5600 N. Broad Street and
169 S. 69th Street in Philadelphia surrounded by some of GK’s Executive Team Orlean Lunan (Franchise Consultant), Lorraine HawthorneMorrison (V.P of Real Estate & Legal), Pauline Bennett-O’Leary (Director
of Marketing & PR) and Velma Hawthorne (Executive Chef).
998 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn – Franchisees Stanley & Novlene
Dennis
Grand Opening of 31-31 Thomson Ave., Long Island City, NY
– Franchisee Marjorie Devonish
10
838 N. Rollings Rd., Catonsville, MD
Franchisee Maurice Mayhew cooks up a storm for his customers at 777 N.
Broadway, Amityville
Almad Rashad is crowned Golden Krust Catonsville’s Patty Eating Champion.
He emerged the winner from a line-up of ten contestants including men and
women. Pictured (L–R) are Franchisee Claire Jameer, Almad Rashad &
Chris Benjamin (franchisee)
11
GK NEWS ROUNDUP
GK BECOMING A HOUSEHOLD
NAME IN THE RETAIL SEGMENT
GK FOUNDATION
SCHOLARS
(FROM PAGE 2)
GK Opens 1st Airport Franchise at Newark
in which it operates. The company has pledged to continue to do
its part to contribute to the
advancement of the nation’s
youths. GK President & CEO –
Lowell Hawthorne has often
been quoted as saying “a mind is
a terrible thing to waste and a
positive community is everybody’s business”.
Over the years, the company has
awarded over eighty scholarships both in the United States
and Jamaica as it endeavors to
give back to the community and
invest in tomorrow’s leaders.
In 2010, the company intends to
secure additional funding for the
Mavis & Ephraim Hawthorne
Foundation so that it can continue to make a difference in the
U.S. and Jamaica with the implementation of programs to
advance education.
Airport employees flocked to Golden Krust’s restaurant at the Newark International Airport to purchase their favorite Caribbean patties and meals.
Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery made
history on Friday October 23rd when it
opened a new franchise in Terminal B of
Newark International Airport. The chain
holds the distinction of being the first
Caribbean food outlet to provide
authentic island cuisine in the airport,
says Clarissa Londis, Marketing Director
of Westfield, Newark Airport.
ing from both airport employees and
passengers alike. “Our clientele is quite
diverse, but we have put together a
menu of delicious Caribbean dishes,
beverages and pastries to cater to every
taste-bud and the customers are really
loving it. Sales have also exceeded
expectations which underscores the
point that we are making a big impact
at the airport” Lorna reported.
To get involved or to donate
to the Mavis & Ephraim
Hawthorne Golden Krust
Foundation please call
718-OK-KRUST ext 7114
for more information.
For customers who fly from Newark, the
newest store to the Terminal B food
court is a welcome addition.
GK’S NEW MICROWAVEABLE PATTIES – JUST HEAT AND EAT!!!
“This is a proud moment for Golden
Krust” says President & CEO, Lowell
Hawthorne who is very pleased to see
the Golden Krust dream realized with the
opening of the company’s first airport
outlet. He offered congratulations to
franchisee Lorna Brissett-Romans on the
establishment of a beautiful restaurant
and said, “This is only the beginning of
greater things to come as the chain puts
plans in place to open other stores in
major airports all over the nation.”
Franchisee Lorna Brissett-Romans who
also owns another Golden Krust restaurant in Newark, New Jersey is over-joyed
to be the first franchisee to take Golden
Krust to an airport food court and said
that the response has been overwhelm12
ur Retail Department has
grown significantly over the
past year. In the declining
economic climate, this segment
has risen to the challenge. We
have begun to make inroads into a
wide spectrum of the market . The
introduction of our delectable
microwaveable beef patty was
one of the highlights of the year
2009. Although not yet wide
spread, the microwaveable
patties are making waves and are
rivaling the frozen ‘hand helds’ in
the market.
O
Franchisee Jeffrey Reid (left), owner of three Golden Krust restaurants in the Bronx is determined
to improve the educational experience at his alma mater Denham Town Primary in Jamaica. In
2009, Mr. Reid donated scholarships in the amount of $500 each to ten needy students and is
now in the process of building a computer lab at the school. Pictured above Jeffrey Reid hands
over a check to Vice Principal McLein to fund the construction of the school’s computer lab.
Golden Krust packaged delights
are now proudly displayed in several frozen food aisles in chain
stores such as Costco, Pathmark,
Shoprite, Shoppers, Jewel Osco,
Acme, Food 4Less, Price Chopper,
Woodmans and a host of independent supermarkets, covering a
wide range of states.
For 2010 we are expecting the
retail division to grow explosively.
We expect to aggressively market
our products to institutions and
supermarket chains nationwide,
and will eventually be venturing
outside the national market.
BACK TO BORDER
Principal Lloyd G. Green, Vice Principal Ruthlyn
Penrose, Senior Teacher Herma Wilson and
students of Paisley All Age School in Border,
St. Mary, Jamaica who performed for Lowell
Hawthorne CEO GKB in December. Mr.
Hawthorne is a past student of the school.
7
MORE 20TH
BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS DAY
2009
In the month of October, Golden Krust joined
forces with the American Cancer Society to
raise awareness about Breast Cancer. Proceeds from the sale of chicken patties systemwide were donated towards the American Cancer Society to aid in public education about
the importance of women 40 years and older
to do annual mammogram screenings. The
chicken patty bags were printed in pink to
show the chains solidarity with the cause.
Research has proven that early detection
saves lives. Mobile units circulated to a few
Golden Krust stores within the month to offer
free mammography screenings to customers.
Left: Cancer survivor: Georgia Dunn with
Pauline Bennett-O'Leary, Gk's Marketing Director, Yilda Guerrero of the American Cancer
Society and Omar Hawthorne, GK's Franchise
Coordinator.
20th Anniversary celebrations at the flagship location, where it all began...
< A team from the
American Cancer Society (Bronx Division) pose
with GK’s National Operations Manager, Erica
Hanson in front of the
mobile mammography
unit that provided free
mammogram screenings for customers at
GK’s flagship store
located in the Bronx.
Morgan Heritage performs at Golden Krust in Lauderhill, Florida in honor of the GK 20th Anniversary celebrations.
GK FOR HAITI RELIEF
G
olden Krust has joined the universal effort
to raise much needed assistance for the
people of Haiti by embarking on a can
and cash drive at each of its 120 locations
nationwide. President and CEO, Lowell
Hawthorne said “he is saddened to see and
learn of the devastation that has taken place in
the country of Haiti and feels that as a leading
voice in the Caribbean American community,
Golden Krust must do its part to reach out to
our brothers and sisters who are in desperate
Lauderhill 7th Day Adventist Choir at 20th Anniversary celebrations.
Health Fair held at 218-73 Hempstead Ave., Queens Village, NY put on
by franchisee Annette Runcie.
need of our assistance. Given the reality that our
company has such a strong and reputable presence in the Caribbean community, we can have
far reaching impact that will enable us to galvanize the support of our customers for this urgent
and dire situation” he said. Mr. Hawthorne also
added that for every dollar collected towards the
relief effort over a period of sixty days throughout the Golden Krust system, the company will
double that amount and donate the funds
towards the Haitian relief efforts.
Golden Krust will be working closely with the
Haitian and Jamaican Consulates to ensure that
the food and funds collected will go directly to
those in need. The relief efforts began in earnest
on January 25th only thirteen days after the catastrophic event. Customers and well-wishers are
being encouraged to join hearts and hands to
show our solidarity during this tragic time. It is
President Hawthorne's goal to visit the island of
Haiti in the near future to lend much needed
assistance in the re-building process of either a
hospital or classrooms.
Feet that Preach - praise dancers from the Living Word Community Church
8
13
GK GIVES BACK AT THANKSGIVING
Franchisee Charmaine Golding and her staff from 178 Fulton Street, White Plains
New York conducting a Thanksgiving feeding at the WestHelp Shelter.
ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS
Queens & Long Island franchisees doing their part to provide a
hearty thanksgiving meal for residents of the Saratoga Family Inn.
Golden Krust Brooklyn franchisees (in both photographs above) feed the needy at community shelters on Thanksgiving Day.
Right: Lorna & Lowell Hawthorne roll up their sleeves to feed grandparents raising grand-children at the Presbyterian Senior Services center in the Bronx on
the eve of Thanksgiving Day. Left: GK President & CEO Lowell Hawthorne being lauded for the donation of Thanksgiving Dinner by two of the grandchildren of
the Presbyterian Senior Services in the Bronx while Bronx Borough President - Ruben Diaz and Deputy Bronx Borough President - Aurelia Greene look on.
9
14
GK NEWS ROUNDUP
FROM THE
FOUNDERS
New Members of GK Board Appointed
GK is 2009 MBDA
Manufacturer of the Year
L-R, top to bottom: Lowell Hawthorne (President
& CEO); Lauris Campbell, Lloyd Hawthorne, Lorna
Hawthorne, Velma Thompson, Milton Hawthorne,
Jacqueline Robinson.
uring a weekend filled
with festivities and merriment in celebration of the
company’s 20th anniversary,
Lowell Hawthorne, Founder
and President of Golden Krust
Caribbean Bakery and Grill and
several of the founders of the
Golden Krust Empire took the
time to talk about their twenty
year journey and the milestone
achievement.
D
“I am reflecting on the past,” he
smiles, “the challenges we’ve
had, and how we have been
able to overcome them.” Many
of the founders spoke of the
sacrifices they had to make in
order to see this dream manifest. Mr. Hawthorne says he is
“so grateful and appreciative for
everything,” and he is “just giving GOD thanks for his many
blessings on the Hawthorne
family.” He remembers clearly
the fear that engulfed them at
the start. “There was some fear,”
he says, “but at the same time,
we were very determined.” He
recalls not being able to get
financing from banks.” No one
would lend us any money…we
got our first vehicle from a
friend,” he smiles.
RESOURCES
“Can you imagine us without
financing, without contacts and
without many of the resources
that were necessary…it was a
scary feeling…a very rough
beginning for us.” However, with
determination, the Hawthorne’s
strived for excellence, and were
tenacious enough to franchise
their operation in 1996. “That
was a tremendous undertaking
for us as an organization,” says
Lowell, “it was unchartered
waters...we had never been
there before.”
Lauris Campbell, the eldest of
the eleven Hawthorne siblings,
agrees with him; “Right now I
am grateful and happy to know
that we have come this far…and
the only way we could have
come this far is by faith, hard
work and good family.” She still
manages the flagship store at
1381 Gunhill Road in the Bronx,
and easily recalls the memories
of her parents, Mavis and
Ephraim and the strong Christian
values which they bestowed on
their children. “I was working in
a nursing home back then, so I
had two jobs; we put up our
homes so we could get a loan
from the bank….we gave up
everything for this business. We
made a lot of sacrifices and it’s
those same Christian values
that have kept the family
together.” Lauris says the family
matriarch gave them a lot of
love and taught them about
understanding and forgiveness.
She told them that “the family
must be together, no matter
what it is.” She taught them to
talk things out and stay strong.
Smiling in agreement is her little sister Jackie, sibling number
nine, also a co-founder. She
opened her store in Atlanta
three years ago and is currently
responsible for manufacturing
and distribution to the other
five Golden Krust franchises in
the state of Georgia. She too
agrees that it was their parents’
Christian values that is responsible for the family’s success.
“Bringing what we were trained
and taught to do into the business,” she says, “was very positive, because it helped us not to
be selfish.” As a family, they
knew they had to share whatever they had with everybody else.
“We had a sense of pride, a
sense of communication, a
sense of knowing that GOD is
always watching over us. We
knew that we had to do the
right thing and the godly thing.
6
Haywood Hawthorne
Dr. Marc Freeman
resident & CEO Lowell Hawthorne is pleased
to announce the appointment of two new
members to the Golden Krust Board of Directors – Mr. Haywood Hawthorne, GK Vice President
of Manufacturing and Information Technology
and Dr. Marc Freeman, M.D.
P
HAYWOOD HAWTHORNE
Haywood has been employed to Golden Krust
since 1998. He started working at the flagship
store in the capacity of baker before being promoted to the position of Purchasing Manager. He
held that post for a period of 5 years, establishing
a solid track record which prepared him to
assume his next promotion to the post of Vice
President of Manufacturing and Information Technology. Haywood has an intimate knowledge of
the Golden Krust business model, with first-hand
experience garnered over the years. Haywood is
humbled to be asked to serve on the board
among other board members such as Scott Krim,
Al Novas, Alan Thompson and Vincent Debiasewho are repositories of knowledge and business
expertise. Haywood feels confident that his insight
and comprehension of the GK business model will
be an asset to the board and to the continual
growth and development of the company.
MARC D. FREEMAN, M.D.
Dr. Freeman has dedicated most of his
professional career to the field of medicine,
The Minority Business Development Agency
(MBDA), a branch of the U.S. Department of
Commerce, awarded Golden Krust the Manufacturer of the Year Award in 2009. Accepting
on behalf of the company is Leroy Hawthorne,
GK’s Vice President of Retail (center). Standing
on Leroy’s left is Heyward B. Davenport, MBDA’s
NY Regional Director and to his right is National
Director of the MBDA, David Hinson.
specifically anesthesiology. Prior to the pursuit of
his medical degrees, he also earned under-graduate and graduate degrees in the field of Political
Science and Public Policy, respectively. Dr. Freeman read for his doctoral degree at the Temple
University School of Medicine. He has served on
several committees in the areas of ethics, promotion, awareness and peer review for the Grand
View Hospital and Temple University Hospital.
Over his professional career, Dr. Freeman has
earned the reputation as a deep- thinker with
exceptional business acumen and a sound understanding of finances. We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Marc Freeman and look forward to
benefitting from the wisdom and insight that he
will bring to the Golden Krust organization.
15
GK NEWS ROUNDUP
FOUNDERS
FROM PAGE 6
We knew that if we build ourselves we were building others.”
Jackie also remembers those days
of sacrificing. “I was working at
The Bureau of Child Welfare and
then the Post Office but I gave
my job up, she recalls. I came
here, and then it was a 24-hour
operation. I was always
here…family was put aside for a
while and it was all business.”
Smiling she adds, “I think we have
done our best in sacrificing so
that today we are where we are.”
FAMILY STICKING TOGETHER:
Sister-in-law, Velma Hawthorne,
another founding member of
the organization echoes those
very sentiments. “When we first
started funds were tough but
you did whatever you had to do
to make it possible…” she says.
“If you had to put in a paycheck,
you did. I had no idea that it
would have grown this big…I
figured probably a couple of
stores but not a hundred and
twenty!” she laughs.
Today, Velma beams with pride
as the executive chef of the
organization. It is Velma who
makes sure that the food is up
to par. “I go to the stores and
make assessments to make sure
the food is consistent. Wherever
there is anything that is lacking
I provide training support to all
our franchisees. ”Brother Milton
Hawthorne, also a co-founder, is
in charge of all the equipment
in the plant. “I am feeling very,
very proud,” he shares, “I feel
good inside knowing that we
have come this far and have
progressed at this pace.”
Milton declares that he always
knew the business would take
off especially after we were so
successful with the first store. “I
saw it moving beyond this
point, I said to Lowell ‘let’s do it!
I am the one who opened the
second store on 4th Avenue in
Mt. Vernon.” Enjoying the
moment Milton shares his
vision, “Right now, we are looking for the international market,” “Twenty years down the
road; we see a lot more stores.”
Milton confessed, “I expected it
to grow, but a little slower, at
the pace we are growing now,
it’s past my imagination.”
“It’s good for us to be celebrating,” says Lloyd Hawthorne, the
eldest of the Hawthorne children, “because when we just
started we faced many hurdles
that we had to climb over one
by one, but we stuck together
and today we can stand back
and say we have come a mighty
long way. From his home in
South Florida where there are
seventeen franchises spread
across Miami, Fort Lauderdale
and Orlando, Lloyd expressed his
gratitude to those “persons who
helped us, all the family sticking
together, that’s what makes us
where we are today.” He too
spoke of his joy and complete
delight in this unprecedented
achievement after all the sacrifice they made as a family.
It’s Lloyd’s intention to build
a“mini bakery”in South Florida
some time next year which will
supply the other stores with
Golden Krust products.
SUPPORT
“I am feeling elated,” smiles
Lorna Hawthorne, not only a
co-founder but wife of Lowell
Hawthorne and as such, the
First Lady of the Golden Krust
Empire.
“As you know, when we started
it was a struggle; we made a lot
of mistakes, but we have
learned some very valuable
things from our mistakes.”
Though she is very happy to be
celebrating, Lorna reminds folks
that, “Twenty years ago, there
was no school to learn about
this…you simply learnt from
your mistakes; by making so
many mistakes it has made us
better and wiser,” she adds.
She gives thanks for the many
loyal supporters over the years.
“Without our customers, our
franchisees and everybody who
supports us, and our employees
who are the back bone of our
business, we would not be here
today,” she says. She serves as
Director of Human Resources for
the organization and is most
proud to be able to share knowledge with“those we encounter,
those who are doing small businesses, and those who come for
information, especially
Caribbean people and people of
color.” Both Lorna and her husband, share their mantra to
those seeking advise, “be determined in all that you do, be well
informed, do what you like best,
but whatever you do, give it
your very best!” This is what
they have done as a family.
The story of the Hawthorne’s
exemplifies the Marcus Garvey
philosophy of self determination and self reliance. Lowell
Hawthorne is mindful of Garvey
and his teachings. He sees the
Garvey model in the numerous
franchisees who have invested
more than 30 million dollars in
the Golden Krust Empire.
“We need to pass this on to the
children and Golden Krust will
have a positive strong future,”
says Lauris, whose daughter
owns three stores of her own.
According to Lauris, who recently turned sixty, “The vision now
is for the children. In twenty
years, the children should be
running the operation.” As owners of the nation’s fastest growing Caribbean food chain, the
Hawthorne’s remain a very
humble family.
By Sharon Gordon
(contributing writer)
GK’S NEWEST RESOURCE:
“Think Tank”
L – R: Daren Hawthorne, Andre Hawthorne,
Stayton Dennis, Steven Clarke, Richard Griffiths,
David Vassell.
olden Krust is pleased to
introduce its newest support
group which consists of six
young, energetic, educated and ambitious innovators who have been
charged with the task of conceptualiz-
G
ing new strategies to take the company to new heights in 2010 and beyond.
The group is referred to as a “Think
Tank” and comprises young men who
have developed a track record of excellence in their chosen career paths. The
group will serve as a catalyst to help
the company break into the mainstream market both domestically and
globally. Their mandate is to penetrate
untapped markets through technology, marketing, finance, research and
community involvement. Mentorship will be an integral part of their
responsibilities, as they will intentionally seek to make a difference in
the lives of young people across the
communities in which Golden Krust
is located. Among the goals for 2010
is an educational thrust within the
community, through seminars and
social activities geared to promote
the importance of higher education
among young students, especially at
the high school level.
According to Steven Clarke - Director of
the group, “we are enthusiastic and
excited to be involved with a
growing brand and are happy to
bring fresh ideas and skills to assist
in the implementation of new strategies.” Over the next few years this
resource team will be working alongside GK Corporate and the franchisee
body on many initiatives. In addition,
they will be organizing an outreach to
the men and women who have served
and continue to serve in the military to
show the company’s appreciation for
the contribution made to our country.
GK Franchisees Honored by CACCI
Top: The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce & Industry presents (top left) Franchisee Annette
Runcie of 218-73 Hempstead Ave.,
Queens Village and (top right) Franchisee Charmaine Golding of 178
Fulton Street, White Plains, NY with
2010 Visionary Awards,
Left: Franchisee Stanley Dennis
of 998 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn,
NY and 1887 Rockaway Parkway,
Brooklyn, NY is named a 2010
Business Visionary by CACCI.
16
5
STAFF PROFILE
GK GIVES TO UWI, OBERLIN…
(FROM PAGE 2)
tions for Mr. Hawthorne and
showed keen interest in learning the secret of Golden Krust’s
success in transplanting
Jamaican food and culture on
such a large scale to the United
States.
FACTS ABOUT UNSUNG HEROES
THE FRANCHISE
TERM
Ten years granted from date the franchise agreement is
signed with renewal options.
FEES
Restaurant:
Kiosk:
$25,000
$15,000
TOTAL INVESTMENT
Restaurant:
Kiosk:
$173,400 - $564,000
$185,000 - $387,500
ROYALTIES & ADVERTISING
The franchisee will pay a royalty of 3% of gross sales
which is collected on a weekly basis via electronic
sweep. Franchisee is also required to contribute 2%
of gross sales towards advertising.
OTHER FACTS
Golden Krust provides the Franchisees with the
following:
SITE SELECTION: Franchisor provides the franchisee
with assistance in site selection and site approval. Site
dimensions range from 250-499 square feet for kiosks
and 500-3000 for restaurants.
LEASE NEGOTIATIONS: Franchisor reviews, makes
recommendations regarding the franchisees’ lease.
ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES: Franchisor will recommend design/
construction services at the franchisees’ expense.
MANUALS: Detailed manuals are provided by the
franchisor. This will include operations, training,
design/construction and marketing manuals.
TRAINING: Franchisor provides a three-week training
program at Golden Krust University and assistance in
your store during your first two weeks after opening.
FIELD SERVICE: Our ongoing field service program
helps franchisees with day-to-day operations, employee
training programs, general consultation and merchandising.
eon Marshall aka
“Rude Bwoy” is one
of Golden Krust’s
longest
serving
employees. He joined the
Golden Krust family in
1991 and has remained a
loyal
and
dedicated
employee over these
many years. Leon says he
really enjoys his job and
looks forward to coming
to work each day. He
knows he serves an important role in the company’s
operations as supervisor
in
the Patty Plant. “It is my
Leon Marshall
job to ensure that the patties are perfect,” he said with a proud beam on his face.
He takes his job very seriously and is a dependable
member of the production team that churns out over
350 patties per minute. When next you eat a Golden
Krust patty, you can be assured that hard-working skillful personnel like Leon put a lot of pride and effort into
making a product of the highest quality. Our customers
deserve nothing less!
L
s the company celebrated
twenty
years of existence
in 2009, it took
time out to honor the
longest serving employees. Moses Richards popularly known as “Geese” is
the man who holds the
title of Longest Serving
Employee at Golden Krust
and has been with the
company since its inception. Moses has worked in
the Bakery Dept. ever since
joining the company and
remains a loyal employee
Moses Richards aka ‘Geese’
to this day. Hard-working,
unassuming and dependable are words used by his colleagues to describe this dedicated member of the Golden Krust family. Geese is proud to be a part of this
growing franchise chain and is very grateful for the
opportunity given to him by the Hawthorne family to
earn a living doing what he really enjoys.
The Hawthornes also visited
Denham Town Primary where
they made a pledge of four
computers to the school. Vice
Principal McLein, in his vote of
thanks, expressed great delight
and said these were the first
donation of computers to the
school’s computer lab which
is now in the final stage of
construction.
President & CEO of Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill (center) pledged $100,000 towards the
American Foundation of the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) to establish a fund to provide
scholarships to Jamaican students pursuing full-time undergraduate studies in business at the
Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI). Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on January 28th, Golden Krust commits to providing five (5) annual scholarships over a period of eight years. To be eligible for the Golden Krust scholarship, students must
demonstrate motivation, academic astuteness, leadership potential, community involvement and
financial need. Also on hand to sign the MOU was (at left) Professor E. Nigel Harris, UWI Vice
Chancellor and Michael Flanigan, Chairman of AFUWI (right).
A
Oberlin High School in Lawrence
Tavern, St. Andrew was the next
stop on the Hawthorne’s tour.
Substantial cash prizes were
awarded to nine (9) of the most
outstanding students at the
institution.
Lowell Hawthorne,
a graduate of the Oberlin High
School has been rewarding
excellence at that institution
over the past ten years. The
Hawthorne’s were serenaded by
Oberlin’s renowned school choir.
The Hawthornes then journeyed
up to the Norman Hawthorne
Basic School, in the district of
Border St. Andrew where they
donated twenty chairs, 2 computers, a TV & DVD, fire extinguisher and two teacher’s desks.
The community of Border and
other well-wishers came out
to show their support for the
generous donation by the
Hawthornes who also hail
from that community.
Golden Krust President & Chief Executive Officer Lowell Hawthorne (second right) and his wife, Lorna (right)
present Melody Malvo, Principal of the Norman Hawthorne Basic School with a donation of 20 chairs, 2
desks, 2 computers, a television, a DVD player, and a fire extinguisher. The donation was representative of
the philosophy of Golden Krust, the largest Caribbean franchise in United States, to advance education in
Jamaica. Mr. Hawthorne is a former student of the Basic School located in Border, St. Andrew.
13
17
4
BROOKLYN
1706 Atlantic Ave., Bklyn, NY 11213
Btwn. Schnectady Ave. & Troy Ave.
Ph:718-773-8200
37 Newkirk Plaza,
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Ph:718-618-7184
Fax:718-513-6034
139 Lawrence Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Btwn. Willoughby St. and Livingston, A
block away from the Fulton Mall
T: 718-643-1054 F: 718-643-1054
568 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Btwn. Maple St. and Midwood St.
T: 718-282-1437 F: 718-282-1643
7 Flatbush Ave..
Bklyn. NY 11217
Btwn. Livingston St. and Fulton Street
directly across from Chase/Con Ed
T: 718-246-1455 F: 718-246-9283
918B Fulton Street
Bklyn. NY 11238
Btwn. Washington Ave. & St. James Pl.
T: 718-789-1833 F: 718-662-3585
2846 Church Ave..
Bklyn. NY 11226
Btwn. Lloyd St. and Nostrand Ave.
T: 718-469-3400 F: 718-693-4541
1426 Rockaway Pkwy.
Bklyn. NY 11236
Btwn. Glenwood Rd. and Farragut Rd.
directly across from CapitalOne bank
and the L train
T: 718-272-5334
1848 East New York Ave..
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Btwn. Williams Ave. and Atlantic Ave.,
Corner of Atlantic
T: 718-922-7520
1655 Pitkin Ave..
Bklyn. NY 11212
Btwn. Chester St. and Bristol St.
T: 718 342 7576
1014A Nostrand Ave.. Bklyn. NY 11225
Btwn. Empire Blvd and Sterling St.,
Closer to Empire
T: 718-604-2211 F: 718-604-2211
267 Utica Ave.
Bklyn. NY 11213
Btwn. Eastern Parkway & Lincoln Pl.
T: 718-363-5341
1862 Nostrand Ave..
Bklyn. NY 11226
Btwn. Avenue D and Newkirk Ave.
T: 718-856-8119
998 Flatbush Ave..
Bklyn. NY 11226
Btwn. Albemarle Road and Tilden Av.
by Erasmus H.S.
T: 347-295-2232 F: 347-295-2231
823 Franklin Ave..
Bklyn. NY 11225
Btwn. Eastern Parkway and Union St.
T: 718-493-3865
1293 Fulton Ave..
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Btwn. New York Ave. and Nostrand Av.
T: 718-622-0555 F: 718-622-6998Soon
(Will Be Moving Next Door to:
493 Fulton Ave, Brooklyn)
9529 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Btwn. E. 95th st and E. 96th St.
T: 718-566-1557 F: 718-566-1558
1936 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11234
Btwn. Flatlands Ave. and Ave. J in mall
T: 718-531-2828 F: 718-531-1155
1364 Pennsylvania Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11239
Btwn. Schroeders Ave. and
Twin Pines Dr
T: 718-277-1003 F: 718-277-0533
1511 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Btwn. Kingston Ave. and Throop Ave.
T: 718-604-0041 F: 718-604-2546
1887 Rockaway Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11236
Btwn. Avenue M and Avenue N, In the
Rockaway Plaza
T: 718-209-4242 F: 718-209-4343
2124 Nostrand Ave..
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Btwn. Flatbush Ave. and Glenwood Rd.
T: 718-421-4914 F: 718-421-4914
363 Utica Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11213
Btwn. Carroll St. and Crown St.
T: 718 493 4633
1621 Mermaid Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11224
Btwn. W. 16th and W. 17th St.
T: 718-265 3669 F: 718-265-1287
1617 Church Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11226
Btwn. E 16th and E 17th St.
T: 718-462 4044
1407 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Corner of Woodbine St.
T: 718-574-5915
872 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Btwn. Church Ave. and Linden Blvd,
Close to Church
T#: 1-718-282-5027
F#: 1-718-731-2563
2475 Flatbush Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11234
Btwn. Ave. U and Ave. T, by Kings
Plaza Shopping Mall
T#: 1-347-374-3831
F#: 1-347-823-2693
QUEENS
230-04 Merrick Blvd,
Laurelton, NY 11413
Ph: 718-341-5611
31-31 Thomson Ave.,
Long Island City, NY 11101
btwn Van Dam St. & 31st St. Ph:718729-1626
Fax:718-729-1686
111-01 Liberty Avenue,
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Right at the corner of 111th Street
T: 718-848-1110
90-58 Sutphin Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11435
Btwn. Jamaica Ave. and 91st St.
T: 718-262-9293 F: 718-262-9776
1930 Mott Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Btwn. Central Ave. and Smith Pl,
beside Queens Library
T: 718-327-1261 F: 718-327-0570
200-08 Linden Blvd.
St. Albans, NY 11412
Btwn. 200th St. and 201st Street
T: 718-481-8585 F: 718-481-8602
92-21 Parsons Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11433
Btwn. Jamaica Ave. and 93rd Street
T: 718-658-0266 F: 718-658-0621
234-16 Linden Blvd.
Cambria Hgts, NY 11411
Btwn. 234th Street and 235th Street
T: 718-723-2344 F: 718-276-6672
168-11 Hillside Ave..
Jamaica, NY 11432
Btwn. 168th Street and 168th Place
T: 718-297-7206 F: 718-297-7206
204-08 Hillside Ave.
Hollis, NY 11423
T: 718-464-6602
1592 Westchester Ave.
Bronx NY 10472
Btwn. Stratford Ave. and Manor Ave.
T: 718 378 4100 F: 718 378 4101
271-19A Union Turnpike
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Btwn. 271st St. and Lakeville Rd..
T: 718-347-3065
1299 Boston Road
Bronx, NY 10456-2503
Btwn. E 169th St. and Union Ave., Corner of E169th
T: 718-378-1133
BRONX, NY
3812 White Plans Road
Bronx, NY 10467
Btwn. E 219 st and e 220 St.
T: 718-798-1900
WESTCHESTER
67 S. 4th Ave..
Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
Btwn. E 2nd St. and E 1st St.
T: 914-667-1301 F: 914-667-5525
2521 Webster Ave..
Bronx, NY 10458
In Btwn. 189th and East Fordham Rd.
beside Sears
T: 718-295-3672 F: 718-295-5600
126 Mamaroneck Ave..
Btwn. Quarropas St. and E Post Road
T: 914-682-9085
Bronx, NY 10466
Btwn. E 211 st and E 212 st
T: 718-515-5789F: 718-940-4145
178 Fulton Street
Btwn. Tarrytown Road and Russell St.
T: 914-682-7400 F: 914-682-3003
135 E. Gunhill Rd..
Bronx, NY 10467
Btwn. Bainbridge Ave. and Rochambeau Ave.
T: 718-653-3462
10 Anderson Ave..
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Btwn. Le Court Pl and North Ave., A
block away from New Roc City
T: 914-654-8960
1438 Metropolitan Ave..
Bronx, NY 10462
Btwn. Yankee Mall and Wood Ave.
T: 718-792-9322 F: 718-792-9322
ROCKLAND
COUNTY
3818 Dyre Ave..
Bronx, N.Y. 10466
Btwn. Light St. and E 233rd St.
T: 718-325-0060
Bronx, NY 10470
Btwn. E 241st st and St. Quen St.
T: 718-325-0900 F: 718-671-8841
At the flagship store located at 1381
East Gun Hill Rd. – where it all
began – a press conference to officially launch the weekend activities
was held. Many elected officials,
including NY State Assemblyman
Carl E. Heastie, Congresswoman
Yvette Clarke, Deputy Mayor of NYC,
Dennis M. Walcott, Bronx Borough
700 Main Street
Poughkeepsie NY 12601
Btwn. Innis Ave. and Corlles Ave.,
Close to the corner of Innis
T: 845-485-5262
133-38 Springfield Blvd.
Queens, NY 11413
Btwn. Merrick Blvd and Lucas St.
223-24 S. Conduit Ave.
T: 718-341-0711 F: 718-341-0788
Bronx, NY 10466
In btwn E 232nd St. and E 233rd St.
T: 718-655-7670
218-73 Hempstead Ave..
Queens Village, NY 11429
Btwn. Springfield Blvd and 219th St.
T:718-217-1541, F: 718-217-1542
5 E.Burnside Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453
Btwn. Jerome Ave. and Walton Ave.,
Corner of Jerome Ave.
T: 718-563-7344 F: 718-563-7383
147-10 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11436
Btwn. 147th St. and 148th St.,
(Corner of 147th St.)
T: 718-845-3808
1381 E. Gunhill Road
Bronx, NY 10469
Btwn. Seymour Ave. and Dewitt Pl
T: 718-798-1757 F: 718-655-7721
Grand Central Station Lower Level
New York, NY 10017
On Lower level beside Metro North
T: 646-487-2003
Bronx, NY 10467
Btwn. Allerton Ave. and Britton St.
T: 718-944-2700
80 Nassau Street
New York, NY 10038
Btwn. John St. and Fulton St.
T: 212-766-5795 F: 212-766-9071
MANHATTAN
166A Church Street,
New York, NY 10007
Btwn. Reade St. and Chambers St.
T: 212-227-5566 F: 212-227-5584
601 8th Ave.,
New York, NY 10018
Corner of W 39th St.
T: 212-967-7666 F: 212-594-5967
121 W. 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
Btwn. Lenox Ave. and 7th Ave.
T: 212-663-7451 F: 212-665-2362
Mr. Hawthorne said that this 20year milestone was only a stepping
stone for greater achievements in
the years to come, as the company
endeavors to carry out its vision of
taking the taste of the Caribbean to
the world.
A worshipful time was enjoyed by
all as family, friends, customers and
other well-wishers came out in
their hundreds to give thanks to
God for his multiplied blessings on
the company. Ambassador Anthony
Johnson brought greetings on
behalf of the island of Jamaica and
the Jamaican Diaspora here in the
United States. In his address, he
declared: “patty time come”.
DUTCHESS
COUNTY
691 Co-op City Blvd.
Bronx, NY 10475
In the Shopping Center
beside Stop and Shop
T: 718-671-8841 F: 718-671-8841
Hawthorne, Lauris Campbell & Lorna Hawthorne, beamed with pride
as he extended greetings to the
crowd gathered for the occasion.
The celebrations spilled over into
Sunday August 23rd with the staging of two church services held at
the North Bronx 7th Day Adventist
Church in the Bronx, NY and the Living Word Community Church in
Lauderhill, Florida.
5 N. Main Street
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Btwn. Commerce St. and W Furman
Pl. T: 845-426-1000 F: 845-426-5740
223-24 South Conduit Ave..
Springfield Gdns, NY 11413
Btwn. 223rd St. and 224th St.
T: 718-341-1600 F: 718-276-6672
138-57 Brookville Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11422
Btwn. N Conduit Ave. and
Francis Lewis Blvd
T: 718 341 2011
F: 718-341-2013
(FROM PAGE 1)
Jamaica’s Ambassador to Washington Anthony
Johnson cuts Golden Krust’s 20th Anniversary
cake with GK President & CEO Lowell Hawthorne.
President Ruben Diaz, Consul General to Jamaica Geneive BrownMetzger, the founders of Carib
News, Karl & Faye Rodney, as well as
several others, sacrificed sleep on
the morning of Saturday August
22nd to lend their support and offer
congratulations to the company for
standing the test of time and
weathering the challenges to
emerge twenty years stronger.
Golden Krust President & CEO, Lowell Hawthorne flanked by cofounders Jackie Hawthorne-Robinson, Velma Hawthorne, Milton
He went on to explain that the time
has now come for the Jamaican patty to upstage the hamburger and
pizza as the food of choice in the
United States. His remarks were
met with resounding applause
from the august crowd.
A vibrant sermon by guest preacher,
the Rev. Dr. Franklyn Richardson,
brought the audience to their feet
as they were reminded about the
“Is-ness, Was-ness and Shall-ness of
God.” Several mass choirs and praise
dance teams added the final touch
to the weekend’s proceedings.
Golden Krust is poised to achieve
another twenty years in business as
it expands into new markets.
Thanks to all our customers for
their loyal support over the years.
18
PRESIDENT FROM PAGE 1)
would fare, especially when so many iconic
brands were failing and the fast food business was being hit with decreasing foot traffic and meal tickets. This had a rippling effect
on our business which resulted in the inability of some of our franchisees to continue
operating.
With the general economic decline felt globally, we committed ourselves to maximum
support to our existing franchisees, increasing communications and introducing a local
store marketing program – energizing our
Marketing Managers and Operations Consultants to work even more closely with our
franchisees in their individual communities.
Each month, we rolled out product incentives and fresh programs to bolster our franchisees, assisting them to retain existing
customers and attract new ones.
The 2009 Golden Krust brand stabilizer was
our retail segment. Our approach gave new
meaning to the proverb ‘a stitch in time
saves nine’. Aggressive marketing, new product developments, new market creations,
and a fired up staff complement, did it for
us! Although we lost nine restaurants, especially in the areas where rental is exorbitant,
we grew by leaps and bounds in the retail
industry. Innovation gave rise to our
microwaveable patty, and other hand-held
packages which enabled us to get our products on the shelves of major wholesale clubs
like Costco and other notable chains in the
Mid-West region and beyond. One of our
grandest feats in 2009 was the retention
of all our employees. Due to the increased
demand in our Retail Department, we were
able to hire more persons to keep pace with
production levels. Another great feat was
the level of corporate and franchisee
involvement in philanthropic community
initiatives. We are proud of our franchisees
who reached out in a generous way to
their communities, working hand in hand
in these ventures.
Our goal for the year ahead is to continually
employ creative management strategies,
out-of-the-box thinking, team effort and
judicious business acumen to bring about
increased revenues in every segment of our
business. We aim to raise the brand to a
more prominent place in the market, to
become a more visible player in the fast food
industry. We will seize every opportunity for
growth that will enhance and strengthen
the organization.
In conclusion, I take this opportunity to thank
my shareholders, franchisees, customers and
dedicated staff who have continued to share
our vision and who have invested their
resources to assist our growth. Together,
we will!
3
T H E M AV I S & E P H R A I M H AW T H O R N E G O L D E N K R U S T F O U N DAT I O N
GK FOUNDATION HONORS 7 SCHOLARS
1344 Amsterdam Ave..
New York, NY 10027
Btwn. W 125th St. and W 126th St.
T: 212-280-2646 F: 212-280-2648
456 Lenox Avenue
New York, NY 10037
Btwn. W 132nd St. and W 133rd St.
T: 212-283-5933 F: 212-283-5933
YAKIRA YOUNG
TONIE MCKENZIE
SAYAN MARTIN
MARIAH AGYEI
KIMBERLEY MORGAN
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, PA
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, MD
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY, NY
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, PA
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY, FL
GIVING BACK TO JAMAICA
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, NY
BARUCH COLLEGE, NY
he Mavis & Ephraim Hawthorne
Golden Krust Scholarship Foundation awarded seven scholarships to
aspiring young scholars on their way to
college. The scholarships were presented at the company’s 20th Anniversary
Church Service Celebrations held on
August 23, 2009 at the North Bronx 7th
Day Adventist Church. The successful
recipients, who reside in New York and
Florida, wrote essays on the topics “My
Immigrant Experience in the United
States” or “How I Will Use My Tertiary
Education to Benefit My Community”.
Essays with the highest grades emerged
as winners.
2085 Lexington Ave..
New York, NY 10035
Btwn. E 125th St. and 126th St.
T: 212-722-5253 F: 212-655-2362
14913 N. Florida Ave.,
Tampa, FL 33613
Btwn. Siobhan Ave. and Connie Av.
T: 813-963-3800
STATEN ISLAND
31 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10301,
Btwn. Bay St. and St. Marks Pl
T/F: 347-286-0178
NEW JERSEY
It has always been the company’s
philosophy to put people before profit
which has been demonstrated through
the intentional ways in which Golden
Krust reaches out to the communities
2
At Oberlin High School. Pictured from left to right – At back Lorna Hawthorne (GK’s
Director of Human Resources), Ryan Landley, Gregory Lawrence, Mrs. Ivy Clarke
(Principal), Angella Morrison, Sharlene Brown and Lowell Hawthorne (GK’s President
& CEO). (Front row) Christina Bowen, Davina Smikle and Shacko Phillips.
ver the years, Golden Krust has made several significant donations towards education in Jamaica, but
2009 was by far the most noteworthy.
O
President & CEO Lowell Hawthorne, accompanied by his
wife Lorna, visited the University of the West Indies to formally announce the company’s donation of US$100,000 to
that institution. Mr. Hawthorne announced that his company will be adopting fifteen undergraduate students in an
“Adopt-A-Student Program” to cover the cost of tuition for
the duration of their tenure at the University. Mr. Hawthorne
also gave a lecture on franchising to graduate students at the
Mona School of Business. The grad students had many ques-
7613 Orange Blossom Trail,
Orlando, FL 32809
In the Sky View Plaza, Btwn. Sand lake Rd. and
Sky View Drive
T: 407-851-9755
2525 East Hillsborough Ave.,
Tampa FL 33610
Corner of N 22nd St. and btwn N 30th St.
T: 813-231-2000
1009 West Vine Street
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Btwn. Mann St. and Pearson St.
T: 407-944-8879
1020 E. Highway 50,
Clermont, Florida 34711
T: 352-242-0011
F: 352-242-0116
PENNSYLVANIA
5600 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA. 19141
Corner of W Olney Ave.
T: 215-224-8225 F: 215-224-8225
125 South 69th Street
Upper Darby, PA. 19082
Corner of Sansom St.
T: 610-352-5292
Gallery Mall Food Court
901 Market Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Corner of N 9th St., The Gallery at Market East
T#: 215-625-2496
F#: 215-701-9182
LONG ISLAND
3651 Tamiami Trail.
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Close to Corner of Easy St.
T: 941-235-5579
777 N. Broadway
Amityville, NY 11701
Btwn. Horseshoe Court and Cheyenne trail
T: 631-789-8777
10834 Pines Blvd.,
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Btwn. NW 108th Ave. and N Hiatus Rd.
T: 954-438-5787
1717 Dutch Broadway
Elmont, NY 11003
Btwn. Nassau St. and Opal St.
T: 516-887-8848
432 10th Ave..
Patterson NJ 07514
Btwn. E 26th St. and E 27th St.
T: 973-684-4504 F: 973-279-1983
5967 W. Oakland Park Blvd.,
IN Btwn. NW 60th Ave. and NW 56th Ave.,
close to Corner of NW 60th
T: 954-335-0915
296 Greenwich Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Btwn. Ann St. and Oak Ave.
T: 516-483-3663 F: 516-483-7030
197 Market Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Btwn. Broad St. and Mullberry St.
T: 973 643 0701 F: 973 643 0702
3010 54th Ave. South,
St. Petersburg, FL 33712,
Bttwn 31st St. South and 28th Street South
T: 727-866-0602
303 Main Street
Orange, NJ 07103
In Btwn. N. Essex Ave. and N. Day St.
T: 973-672-7080 F: 973-672-7081
4120 N.W. 12th St.
Btwn. NW 41st Terrace and NW 42nd Way
T: 954-584-3006
232 So. Orange Ave..
Newark, NJ 07103
Corner of Bergen St. by the University Hospital
T: 973-792-9000
183-16 N.W. 7th Ave.
Miami, FL. 33169
Btwn. NW 183rd St. and NW 185th Dr, closer to
corner of NW 183rd St.
T: 305-249-9609
8 Union Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
Close to corner of Clinton Av.
T: 973-375-5544 F: 973-375-5719
T
6288 West Sample Rd.,
Coral Springs, FL 33067
Ph:954-340-5301
1353 State Road 7,
North Lauderdale, FL 33058
Ph: 954-984-0026
2860 Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Btwn. Journal Square and Tonnele Ave.
T: 201-610-9119
JORDAN KERR
FLORIDA
47 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10011
Btwn. 5th Ave. and 6th Ave.
T: 212-627-0851 F: 212-627-0855
Newark International Airport,
Terminal B, Newark, NJ 07114
Ph:973-286-0450 Fax:973-286-0452
KAMAAL JONES
840 State Rd..
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Btwn. Iranistan Ave. and Seeley St.
T: 203-366-3333 F: 203-333-0600
Pathmark Plaza
467 Lyons Ave.,
In the Lyons Plaza by the corner of Stecher St.
Newark, NJ 07112
T: 973- 926- 6705
F: 973-926-6706
CONNECTICUT
1170 Albany Ave..
Hartford, CT. 06112
By the Corner f Woodland St.
T: 860-724-7983 F: 860-724-0110
6073 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Sunrise, FL. 33313
Btwn. Sunset Strip and Del Lago Circle, Close
to corner of Sunset Strip
T: 954-321-6668 F: 954-321-6701
5510 W Colonial Dr. #107
Orlando, Fl 32808
Btwn. Emeralda Dr and Governors Ave.
T: 407-298-0543 F: 407-298-0567
1290-1292 Grand Avenue
Baldwin, NY 11510
Corner of Garfield Road
T: 516-377-3884
501 Roberts Court
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Btwn. Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW &
Heritage Park Terrace
T: 678-897-1378
N. CAROLINA
440 E. McCullough Drive (Suite 126)
Charlotte, NC, 28262
Btwn. University Exec. Park Dr and W WT Harris
Blvd
T: 704-549-0555
F: 704-549-9585
3600 North Duke Street,
Durham, NC 27704
Btwn. Fairfield Rd. and Reta Rd., in North Duke
Shopping Center
T#:919-283-4639
F#:919-283-0972
MARYLAND
The Mall at Prince Georges
3500 East–West Highway,
Hyattsville, MD, 20782
Corner of Editors Park Drive,
The Mall @ Prince George
T: 301-559-7962
40 West Shopping Center, 838 North Rolling
Road, Catonsville, Maryland 21228
Btwn. Gelpe Rd.. and Baltimore National Pike
T: 410-719-2788
F: 410-719-7007
MASSACHUSETTS
320 Wilbraham Road,
Springfield, MA 01109
Btwn. Dresden St. and Suffolk St.
T: 413-731-7220
F: 413-204-1637
COMING SOON!
621 Livonia Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207
GEORGIA
6025 Old National Highway,
College Park, GA 30349
Between Wexford Drive & Flat Shoals Rd..
Ph:678-489-8913
Fax:678-489-8917
2189 Scenic Highway, Suite B,
Snellville, GA 30078
Btwn. Oak Rd. and Harbour Oaks Dr SW
T: 770-736-6336 F: 770-736-1136
7245 Rockbridge Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
Btwn. N Deshon Rd. and Twin Springs Way
T: 770-879-0930
1267 S. Hairston Rd..
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
Btwn. Redan Rd. and Adcox Rd.
T: 770-323-4848
19
PG
8
Five New US
Franchisees
Join GK Family
VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 1 • FALL 2009
PG
2
2009 GK
Scholars
aim high
GK TURNS 20 IN FINE STYLE
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK
President & CEO Lowell Hawthorne
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz (left) presents his anniversary citation to Golden Krust Founders (L-R)
Milton Hawthorne, Lloyd Hawthorne, Lorna Hawthorne, Jacqueline Robinson, Velma Hawthorne, Lowell
Hawthorne and Lauris Campbell during a ceremony held at the flagship store, 1381 East Gun Hill Road.
hile many restaurants
struggled to keep their
doors open in a troubling
economic climate, Golden
Krust was privileged to celebrate
twenty years of serving
authentic Caribbean cuisine
and baked goods in the New
York Tri-State area and
beyond.
W
•
•
•
NEW YORK
NEW JERSEY
FLORIDA
NORTH CAROLINA
PENNSYLVANIA
GEORGIA
CONNECTICUT
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
•
•
•
•
•
What started as a fledgling
bakery back in 1989 has
mushroomed into a multimillion dollar empire which
currently holds the distinction of
being the largest Caribbean franchise
chain in the United States. The company paused to acknowledge this milestone achievement on the weekend of
August 22-23, 2009 with the staging
of customer appreciation days at all
120 locations across nine states. Customers were feted to pulsating
Caribbean beats, give-aways and
food samples galore. To mark
the twentieth year, the first
hundred customers were
able to buy the chain’s signature beef patties for only
20 cents each.
Needless to say, customers
lined up at many Golden
Krust restaurants to take
advantage of that special offer. Some
franchisees generously extended the
offer to their first 200 customers
because of the huge demand.
The old adage used so often by my parents in my formative years, ‘where
there’s a will there’s a way’ has never
been more true than in the past year.
Remarkable changes in economies
worldwide have impacted every business sector, paralyzing many. The great
US economy has not been spared.
Many thriving business industries have
disappeared and many yet are still
buckling under the financial pressure.
One of the innate things about people
worldwide is that challenges usually
give rise to inner resolve and awaken a
spirit of survivability to endure and
succeed, that would otherwise lay dormant. History has repeatedly taught
this lesson and has proven many times
over that as bad as situations are, they
give rise to much good; mergers, affiliations, new industries, new products,
new methods of doing things, financial
astuteness, and a fresh sense of personal responsibility. The challenges of
the current era have taught us not
to sit at ease but to be busier than
ever, utilizing the skills and resources
available.
At the beginning of 2009, I was unsure
about how the Golden Krust brand

GK WhatsCooking Fall05b

Transcription

Similar documents

File

Directions to Special Events Entry * 3

Commercial Assemblage, Birmingham

How to Make A Korovai

1215 Allec St.

City of Pensacola City Council Districts

Copper State Rubber

CorClub brochure and application

Web Safety

WesTex Federal Credit Union