The real price of the 'price wars' - Coles targets chicken in 'Prices are down' campaign 29/3/2011

One of Australia's leading chicken retailers, Lenard Poulter, the founder of the Lenard's franchise retailing chain with over 200 independently owned stores, has called on the Federal Government to stop the market domination of Coles and Woolworths, which he says is damaging farmers, manufacturers and suppliers and is not in the long-term interests of consumers.

 


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Karratha delivers Lenard's biggest opening week ever! 1/12/2010

Kylie Boylan and Jason Scott know exactly what Karratha locals want for dinner, with scores of locals having flocked to their new Lenard’s in Centro Karratha Shopping Centre since the store opened last week. In fact, Lenard’s Karratha had the biggest opening week of any store in the 23-year history of the Lenard’s brand!


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“TO AN AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER IN AFGHANISTAN...FROM LENARD'S" 18/11/2010
To commemorate Lenard’s Foundation Day on Wednesday 17 November, 100 care packages were shipped out to soldiers of the Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force in Afghanistan, as a way of thanking them for their commitment and efforts on behalf of all Australians.
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Lenard's Newcomb holds 15th Birthday Bash 15/11/2010

Local Newcomb duo, brothers-in-law Marcus Smith and Rob Wall will have a lot to celebrate this weekend when they mark 15 successful years of selling Australia’s favourite chicken, Lenards, to Geelong locals.


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The chicken stakes its claim on the great Aussie BBQ 25/10/2010

The weather is warming up and it’s time for the barbecue to once again take centre stage for that quintessential Australian get-together. So ditch the boring steak and snags this year in favour of Lenard’s great-tasting range of fresh chicken products – ready-to-cook and delicious to eat!


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Lenny the Rocking Rooster Poised to Beat the Competition in Grand Mascot Race 4/10/2010
A huge selection of Perth’s favourite mascots will don their suits and go for gold this Saturday, competing for the title of Grand Mascot Race Champion in the third annual Mix 94.5 Grand Mascot Race.

Among the mascots preparing to compete during the half time race is Lenny the Rocking Rooster, from Australia’s favourite chicken retailer, Lenard’s. 


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FROM HUMBLE BUTCHER TO BOOMING BUSINESS 20/9/2010

Lenard's celebrates 200 stores

Over 23 years, Lenard's has grown from a lone store in Queensland to Australia's leading chicken retailer, this week celebrating the opening of store number 200!


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Clifford Gardens Franchise Owners receive National recognition for excellence 13/9/2010

Husband and wife duo find work/life balance

Lenard's Clifford Gardens Franchise Owners, Trevor and Katrina Harvey, have won the Merit Award in the Franchise Council of Australia's 2010 Excellence in Franchising Awards, Queensland.


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Answer To Australia’s Daily Dilemma Found In New Integrated Multi-Channel Campaign 1/9/2010

Lenard's...It's What's for Dinner

After a six month comprehensive brand review, Australia’s favourite chicken retailer, Lenard’s, is set to launch a new multi-channel, quirky marketing campaign that provides an easy answer to the perennial question asked by every Australian family - ‘What’s for dinner?’


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Brothers-In-Law recognised for excellence 30/8/2010

Franchise Council of Australia - Franchisee of the Year

Lenard's Newcomb Franchise Owner, Marcus Smith, and Store Manager, Rob Wall, have won the Merit Award in the Franchise Council of Australia's 2010 Excellence in Franchising Awards, Victoria.


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Stuffing Never Tasted So Good! 11/6/2010

THE TRADITIONAL WINTER ROAST REVAMPED 
with LENARD’S NiceRice SEASONINGS

Winter roasts just got a whole lot easier – and tastier. Australia’s favourite chicken retailer, Lenard’s, has introduced its delicious range of new NiceRice seasonings with flavours that really pack a punch. Available in Lenard’s popular chicken roast range of Rolls, Mini Roasts and Baguettes.

 
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Introducing the Pinwheel... 29/3/2010

A FANCY TAKE ON THE AUSSIE SAUSAGE ROLL

While there will always be a place for the humble Aussie sausage roll, there is a new “big wheel” in town – the Pinwheel – a fancy take on the sausage roll invented by Australia’s favourite chicken retailer, Lenard’s Poultry.

 
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Lenard’s founder takes franchise reigns 9/2/2010
Lenard’s has set its sights on adding 30 new stores to its existing 191 before the end of the year, with founder and director Lenard Poulter taking a more hands-on role in the company’s franchise recruitment team to select the right Franchise Owners to operate the new outlets. 
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10 out of 10 for Lenard’s 9/2/2010

Lenard’s is launching 10 all-new products in 2010, in order to meet the growing demands of Aussie families for more variety in their weekly lunch and dinner menus.

 
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Get the great Aussie Day bite at Lenard’s 21/1/2010

Australia’s largest specialty poultry retailer, Lenard’s, has released five exclusive chicken products with Vegemite as their key ingredient, just in time for Australia Day: Vegemite and Cheese Chicken Sausages, Vegemite and Cheese Chicken Mini Strudels, Vegemite Grill Sticks, Vegemite Marinated Wings and Vegemite Lenny Pops.

 
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Lenard’s predicts Christmas chicken and turkey boom 12/11/2009

With pre-orders already up 12.5 per cent, Australia’s largest specialty chicken retailer is predicting a boom in its chicken and turkey sales this year as families trim the fat from their Christmas food budgets in light of the year’s financial ups-and-downs.

 
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Lenard’s uncorks first food and wine guide 20/8/2009
Australia’s largest specialty chicken retailer has teamed up with renowned wine writer, taster and enjoyer Ralph Kyte-Powell to produce its first Wine Guide. The guide will be released in Lenard’s stores across the country on August 24. 
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Lenard’s posts solid results 6/8/2009
Australia’s largest specialty chicken retailer, Lenard’s, released its end of financial year operations reports today revealing gross profit of its franchised stores has risen to 52.44 per cent.
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Lenard’s teams up with Ready Steady Cook 6/7/2009
Australia’s largest specialty chicken retailer, Lenard’s, has become an official partner of Network Ten’s national cooking show Ready Steady Cook. 
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Kingaroy butcher reports unprecedented growth with Lenard’s 25/6/2009
Tony and Toni Ralph made Lenard’s history in September of last year when they integrated a Lenard’s franchise into their successfully established South Burnett butchery. 
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Aussies turn chicken in tough times 17/6/2009

Over 57% of Australians surveyed said that they intended to ‘save’ or ‘pay off debts’ with the Federal Government Stimulus payment. In keeping with this prudence, they are turning away from ‘luxury’ meats such as beef, pork and lamb, and putting more chicken on the table in tough times.


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Gerrit Heijne Trial 9/6/2009
Gerrit Heijne’s court trial is not in any way related to Lenard’s Pty Ltd or the current Franchise Owners operating in Western Australia.  
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Healthy winter warmers from Lenard’s 1/6/2009

As the weather cools and our thoughts turn to indulging in warming comfort foods, drop into your local Lenard’s for some delicious winter meals that are both healthy for your waistline and your hip pocket.

 
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Lenard’s fuelled for national growth 25/3/2009

Australia’s largest specialty meat retailer, Lenard’s, has injected more than $1 billion into the Australian poultry market since it was established in 1987 and is widely regarded for leading the growth of added-value retailing - it is now poised for exponential growth.


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Chicken treats with a difference this Easter at your local Lenard’s 11/3/2009

Despite Easter weather’s notorious wet and soggy reputation, millions of Australians will make the annual long weekend camping pilgrimage to the sand or bush, but your local team at Lenard’s says that doesn’t mean having to rough it when it comes to cooking up a camping feast.


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Take a Trip to Thailand with Lenard's 23/2/2009

Lenard’s is kicking off a Thai-inspired autumn with new Thai options available for a limited time and offering one lucky family a holiday to Thailand worth $17,000.

 
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Feathers fly this Australia Day 21/1/2009

AUSTRALIAAustralia’s largest specialty meat retailer, Lenard’s, is out to set the record straight on the country’s most popular Australia Day meat. And it’s not lamb.


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Lenard’s has Christmas cooking all wrapped up 1/12/2008
Lenard’s is making Christmas celebrations easy this year with a fresh, convenient and quality range of turkey and chicken products available at almost  180 franchises across Australia.
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Lenard’s and IGA Unite to Strengthen Fresh Offer 27/11/2008
Lenard’s and Metcash are proud to announce the formalisation of a partnership between two of Australia’s successful independent retailers; IGA and Lenard’s.
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Lenard's Launches All New Concept Store in Kingaroy 6/10/2008

On 30 September Tony and Toni Ralph made Lenard’s history when they integrated a Lenard’s franchise into their successfully established South Burnett butchery.   


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Lenard’s Fuelled for Growth 17/7/2008
Lenard’s, Australia’s largest specialty meat retailer has begun implementation of a multi faceted growth strategy aimed at capitalising on the increasing consumer preference for premium quality fresh food with the convenience of home preparation.
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Go ‘Greek’ with Lenard’s… 14/7/2008
Take your family on a trip to the Mediterranean with Lenard’s range of Greek-inspired products.
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Easy Winter Meal Ideas from Lenard's 28/4/2008
With the onset of winter there’s nothing better than coming home to a warm, hearty dinner.  Lenard’s easyliving range of pre-prepared meals means you don’t need to work for hours in the kitchen preparing delicious winter meals for the family.  All easyliving meals are prepared fresh at your local Lenard’s store.
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Lenard's Celebrates Mother's Day with Launch of New Cookbook 14/4/2008

Australia’s largest chicken speciality store, is celebrating the mums of Australia.  Lenard’s founder and master butcher, Len Poulter has developed a new cookbook of his favourite chicken recipes to be launched in time for Mother’s Day.


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Lenard's – The Chicken BBQ Experts 4/2/2008

Lenard’s celebrates the Aussie BBQ with a new product range from February 11.


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Frank Cianciosi (WA Master Franchisee) 5/1/2008
Representatives of Lenard’s National Support Office were informed of the death of Frank Cianciosi late on Friday night.
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