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Area Developer / Nautical Bowls
Dean Lightfoot

With a career in franchising, starting at McDonald1s when he was 17, moving into owning 7 Subway stores and working with household brands in Australia like Baskin-Robbins, Andersens Flooring and Gelatissimo, as their National Development Manager, Dean will bring his 30 years of franchising experience to now support and grow the Nautical Bowls brand in Australia.

Dean’s experience in all aspects of franchising and having been a franchisee with Subway for 10 years and also working with franchisors on a national and international level, as well as being nominated in the top 30 Franchise Executives in Australia in 2023, delivers a passion around delivering support to franchisees and building Nautical Bowls to be the top Acai and Superfood brand in Australia. 

Nautical Bowls, with its mission of providing superfoods in an uplifting atmosphere, encapsulates the spirit of a balanced life. A brand that stands tall with 58 locations, and an impressive 188 territories awarded, Nautical Bowls is synonymous with health, energy, and community. It is more than just a meal; it is an experience. It is not just about serving; it is about energising lives.

 

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Scaling with Precision: How top QSR franchises optimise their supply chains for consistency
Monday 19 May
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
The Main Stage
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Nicki Chesna
Head of Franchising
Mad Mex
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Dean Lightfoot
Area Developer
Nautical Bowls
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Duane Barber
President & CEO
IPC Asia Pacific