Cutshop® Hawke’s Bay Turns One
It’s hard to believe that it has already been a year since we opened our franchise in the Hawke’s Bay region, so we thought we’d check in with Andy Ross to see how it went.
Owning a business is no easy feat, but when Andy was asked if owning a Cutshop® franchise was something he’d consider, he jumped at the opportunity.
Andy owns the Cutshop® factory in Napier - it is one of four franchises across the country, and the only one of its kind in the region.
Earlier this month he and his wife, Sonia, celebrated their first year in business.
They had a new edge bander delivered to mark the occasion, allowing the husband- wife business duo to cut costs and time spent on any given project.
Andy says the year has been “a bit of a blur”. The opening of the franchise attracted a lot of interest from the get-go.
While consumer demand hasn’t let up, Andy is pleased some of the challenges he’s faced in the last year are behind him.
Andy previously worked as a warehouse logistics manager for a brewing company.
He was already working with Simon from Cutshop® Mt Wellington sourcing kitchens through him when they started the discussion about becoming a franchise.
Reflecting on one year in business, Andy says he’s glad he made the change.