Former Rangers Retail Operations director and District Manager for Disney Gerry Carey and Senior IT Project Manager John Belardo have been chosen to spearhead the franchise's development in Scotland and together they have already started a recruitment drive.

Gerry said: 'The streat is an exciting offer to the Scottish public. It is a gem of a business, highly successful with a firm ethos in first class service through delicious, fresh food and excellent training. The streat's business model is tried, tested and has proved highly profitable - the company will undoubtedly create a stir in Scotland's café culture.'

The streat's success is due to its commitment to fresh ingredients, commitment to investment in training, which has led the café franchise to win the UK National Training Award twice and its franchisees creativity to develop the café concept to include an outside catering and food delivery element, 'the-streat-on-wheels' that delivers food to events and commercial properties.

The company was established in Northern Ireland in 1999 and was founded by Michael and Nikki McQuillan. Since then the company has expanded its network to 26 cafes throughout Ireland. Michael comments on the Scottish expansion plan: 'I am delighted to have Gerry and John on board the streat team. I have every confidence that their extensive skills and experience will result in the recruitment and support of a successful network of streat franchisees in Scotland.'

Published: 18 April 2008

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