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Muffin Break
Muffin Break
Muffin Break
Muffin Break

History

Muffin Break as a concept originated in Canada. Foodco acquired rights to this concept and refined it for contemporary conditions. The new Muffin Break opened its first door in Coolangatta in 1989 and has grown significantly ever since.

Here is a brief overview of Muffin Break's history.

1989

First Muffin Break opened in Queensland, Australia.

1990

Store Count: 5 outlets in Australia.

1992

Store Count: 18 outlets in Australia.

1994

First Muffin Break opened in Auckland, NZ.

1999

Store count: 105 outlets in Australia, 10 outlets in NZ.

2002

First Muffin Break opened in Derby, UK.

2003

First new Muffin Break opened in San Jose, USA. Launch of Muffin Break's children's characters, Freddy and Frances Fresh.

2004

National Retail Association Winner, Franchisor ofthe Year Hospitality.

2006

Muffin Break launches the Weight Watchers muffins.

There are now over 150 Muffin Break outlets in Australia, 36 in NewZealand, 21 in the United Kingdom, 3 in Dubai and one in the USA.

To find your nearest store, please click on the links on the left.