From the outset Taste Holdings has had experienced management, both executive and
non-executive. This is reflected not only in the successful growth of the business in one of
the most competitive segments in South Africa - but also in the awards and recognition that have been achieved along the way.
"I first look for people who love to win, if I cant find any of those, then I look for people who hate to lose." Ross Perot
Company Awards
The company was nominated for inclusion in the prestigious Deloitte & Touche publications:
- "One of the Most Promising Companies in South Africa" – 2002
- "One of the Best Companies to Work for in South Africa" – 2002
Scooters Pizza Awards
- FASA has recognised Scooters Pizza in numerous categories:
- The DTI has included Scooters Pizza in two publications of “South Africa’s
Top 300 National Companies” – 2002 and 2004. - The IMM has recognized the company as one of the Marketing Excellence
Companies in KwaZulu-Natal in 2002. - These awards and recognition cover marketing, operational and financial disciplines and are testimony to the skills of the management team of the group.
– Best Pizza in JHB (Readers Choice) 2007
– Winner Brand Builder of the Year 2007
– Finalist Brand Builder of the Year
– Winner Brand Builder of the Year 2005
– Finalist Franchisor of the Year 2005
– Finalist National Franchisee of the Year 2005
– Winner KwaZulu-Natal Franchisee of the Year 2005
– Finalist Eastern Cape Franchisee of the Year 2005
– Winner Brand Builder of the Year 2002
– Winner Newcomer Franchisor of the Year 2002
– Finalist KwaZulu-Natal Franchisee of the Year 2001 & 2002
– Finalist Brand Builder of the Year 2001
NWJ Awards
- Finalist Franchisor of the Year - 2009
- FASA Newcomer Franchisor of the Year - 2004
- Daily News Your Choice Awards – 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007
- Caxtons Reader's Choice Awards – 2005 and 2006
Maxi's Awards
- Finalist Brand Builder of the Year - 2010
- Finalist Franchisor of the Year - 2010
- Finalist Brand Builder of the Year - 2009
- Finalist Franchisor of the Year - 2009
- Christo Calitz is introducted into Franchise Hall of Fame
