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“ When we founded Goldex , our primary aim was to become a Costa franchise . At the time , we had agreed to open 15 stores over a three-year period , starting in 2006 with the opening of the first three stores in January , February , and March . Initially , we intended to open , grow , and sell these 15 stores before retiring . However , we fell in love with the business and chose to carry on our operations instead . Over time , we expanded significantly to 75 stores , and by selling some of them , we were able to clear all of our debts and eventually pursue other businesses ventures . Today , the company has transformed , as we now have gyms , workspaces , Kaspa ’ s Desserts , Döner & Gyros , and a large residential and commercial property portfolio .
We have grown in many ways and expanded internationally , employing approximately 1000 staff across our businesses . We ’ ve been in the finals for the ‘ Business of the Year ’ award at the British Franchise Awards ( BFA ) four times , two of which we ’ ve won . We ’ re also the only UK based company to win the ‘ European Franchise of the Year ’ award ,” he begins .
Diverse portfolio
Diljit tells us more about the franchises that form Goldex and the products they offer . “ Within Kaspa ’ s Desserts , we offer a wide variety of sweet treats and desserts . In fact , we were voted the UK ’ s number one sweet restaurant and dessert parlor for the third consecutive year . This achievement propelled
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