Why does a Maggies Kitchen Store have such wonderful appeal?

·         It offers a “sea-change”, a “move to the country” for people looking for a better quality of life, and keen to work for themselves.

·         The special recipes and the methods of making the gourmet products can be taught to others.

·         The products sold from the store are not a passing fad. Many people have always enjoyed, and will continue to enjoy home-made relishes, chutneys, pickles, sauces, mustards and jams.

·         A gourmet food business, although it is usually stronger during holiday periods, is not particularly seasonal.

·         The preserves and condiments are not unique to Australian customers – relishes, chutneys, pickles, sauces, mustards and jams are bought by people everywhere.

·         A Maggies Kitchen Store location suits a smaller shopping area with walk by traffic and there are many such towns and suburbs.

·         The franchise is an ideal husband and wife business.

·         There is not the stress associated with many fast-food outlets as cooking can be done in quiet times, and customers can be given loving care and attention, and respect.