Gloria Jean's is the global gourmet coffee franchise brand that is about to take South Africa by storm. The Publicity Workshop will be handling the needed PR and publicity needs for the launch. As the global competitor to Starbucks, the company allows franchisees the flexibility to meet and engage with their particular customer base. Stores can range in size from a simple counter or cart, up to a large, full format store. The South African flagship shop with the concept properly in place has opened in Fourways, in Forest Rd behind Montecasino and the Pineslopes shopping centre. While Gloria Jean’s is focused on franchising and great coffee, there is a solid belief in community and family underpinning the entire brand. Gloria Jean’s Coffees supports three international charities and individual stores in South Africa will be aligned with local charities - particularly children’s charities. The Publicity Workshop is a public relations and brand activation agency specialising in experiential marketing, concentrating on promotions, special events, publicity campaigns and product launches. Current clients include Creative Play Factory, Kelloggs, Kotex, and Rhema Church. For more information on the agency and its services, contact Dionne on 011 783 2737.