Peter Irvine and his business partner established the Gloria Jean’s Coffee franchise in 1996. By the time the company was sold in 2014, there were over 400 Gloria Jean’s stores across Australia and over 800 coffee houses in 39 countries worldwide.

Peter has more than 50 years of experience in high level business. Starting his professional career as a junior at DDB Needham Advertising, Sydney acquiring an extensive portfolio of business expertise. He ended his career as Managing Director of DDB, by then the second largest advertising agency in Sydney. During this time Peter was part of the team who launched McDonalds in Australia.

In 1996 Peter, with his business partner, established the Gloria Jean’s Coffees franchise in Australia. In January 2005, they purchased the International Master Franchise brand for Australia. By the time the company was sold in 2014, there were over 400 Gloria Jean’s stores across Australia and over 800 coffee houses in 39 countries worldwide.

Peter is the author of ‘Win In Business’ – 20 keys to catapult you towards your vision. He is a regular speaker at industry forums and events, including Franchise Council of Australia events, the National Retailers Convention and the BRW Franchising Round Table, where he talks about a range of franchise and business industry issues including, motivational business advice and his signature speech – “20 keys that will catapult you to your vision.”