THEOBROMA Chocolate Lounge are a popular cafe at Rouse Hill Town Centre but could soon be nationally famous for its super fudge Easter sundae.

The cafe’s special Easter treat will be featured in Channel Seven’s Weekender Show, giving them a huge jump in popularity.
The segment was shot in January by presenter Melanie Symons who interviewed the cafe owner Catherine van Staden and is scheduled to be aired on Saturday, April 7.
Supervisor Tracy De Gzman said their Easter sundae was something special and may be continued after the holiday break.
``We are very excited about the TV show as its the first time we are being featured on it,’’ she said.

``The Easter sundae will be featured in the Channel 7 show and we are very proud of it.

Theobroma is excited to announce it will be exhibiting at the British and International franchise exhibition in 2012. For all enquires with regards to our UK expansion please make contact with Wayne Wright.

Theobroma is Launching Franchises in the USA, China, and India

January 13, 2012 // Franchising.com // Theobroma is launching in the USA, China, and India. Theobroma is currently looking for master franchisees to join the Chocolate revolution with great new sites opening in 2012 in these regions.

An Australian owned business, Theobroma currently has over 24 franchises In Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia, making them one of the world’s largest Chocolate Café and Bar Franchises

“We are extremely excited to finally be taking the brand to China, USA and India,” said Theobroma Franchise and Operations Manager, Wayne Wright.

“We see it as a great growth opportunity with a strong beverage and food market crying out to be for stimulated by a quality premium retailer”

The Prefect Hot Chocolate will banish all memories of bedtime cocoa. Real Hot Chocolate is rich, complex and made with quality ingredients.

“The world is starting to dream and wake up to the idea of a true Theobroma Hot Chocolate melting in their mouth” Theobroma creates what can be described as an uplifting and powerful chocolate taste sensation.

Chocolate devotees and even people who usually do not indulge are discovering this source of happiness, this mouthful of pleasure, the delight of the gods, served only at Theobroma.

Theobroma now has 4 concept models in their group and an expanded range of food and beverage with indulgent chocolate, cakes, slices, cookies and muffins as well as a variety of breakfast, lunch and evening options. Complimented with a wide variety of alcohol and non-alcoholic based indulgent beverages, ranging from the Theobroma Mud Slide to a light Fluffy Duck and don’t forget the irresistible chocolate retail products with delightful hand crafted coloured chocolate that is sure to impress.

Theobroma is offering opportunities that are now available in Overseas markets with the company also seeking expressions of interest in all sectors of the international arena with large plans to expand the groups 4 concepts into the global market place in 2012.

For more information on Theobroma franchises log on to www.Theobroma.com.au or email Wayne at Franchising@Theobroma.com.au

Theobroma franchise launches in Sydney and Queensland

Australian Franchise News - 09-01-12

As featured on http://www.whichfranchise.net.au/index.cfm?event=getNewsArticle&articleID=610

Theobroma is launching in Queensland and Sydney 2012 and is currently looking for more franchisees to join the Chocolate revolution with great new sites opening in 2012 in both regions.

An Australian owned business, Theobroma currently has over 24 franchises In Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia, making them one of the world’s largest Chocolate Café and Bar Franchises

“We are extremely excited to finally be taking the brand to Queensland and Sydney,” said Theobroma Franchise and Operations Manager, Wayne Wright.

“We see it as a great growth opportunity with a strong beverage and food market crying out to be for stimulated by a quality premium retailer”

The Prefect Hot Chocolate will banish all memories of bedtime cocoa. Real Hot Chocolate is rich, complex and made with quality ingredients. “The world is starting to dream and wake up to the idea of a true Theobroma Hot Chocolate melting in their mouth”

Theobroma creates what can be described as an uplifting and powerful chocolate taste sensation.
Chocolate devotees and even people who usually do not indulge are discovering this source of happiness, this mouthful of pleasure, the delight of the gods, served only at Theobroma

Theobroma is offering opportunities that are now available in Queensland and Sydney with the company also seeking expressions of interest in the international arena with large plans to expand the groups 4 concepts into the global market place in 2012.

New chocolate lounge full of 'miracles'

As featured in Rouse Hill times

7 Jan 10 @ 08:24am by David Catt

Catherine Van Staden with a small selection of her chocolates. Picture: CARMELA ROCHE

THEOBROMA Chocolate Lounge is a chocoholic’s heaven.

The newest cafe in Rouse Hill Town Centre is filled with chocolate miracles, ranging from bite-sized delicacies like Cherry Hearts and Cappuchino Cups to chocolate waffles, croissants and fondue plates.

And the chocolate is the real deal: 100 per cent Belgian.

Owner Catherine Van Staden opened the store overlooking Town Square in December and has been run off her feet as curiosity and word-of-mouth drive customers through her doors.

She said she abandoned her career as a teacher after a mini mid-life crisis coincided with falling in love with other chocolate cafe Max Brenner.

Unable to secure a franchise from Max Brenner, Katherine discovered the Theobroma Chocolate Lounge operating in Melbourne.

“This is my baby,” she said of her new store.

“We love the product and are absolutely passionate about our chocolate.

“It is all locally made and contains no artificial colours.”

To keep her chocolate from melting, the inside of the cafe is kept at 21C, maiking it the perfect place to chill out in the hot summer months.

Mrs Van Staden said she turned down the opportunity to open the store at Sydney Airport, chosing Rouse Hill instead.

“We just love the location. The fountain is just outside and we compliment the existing businesses here,” she said.

“And the people are lovely here. I fell in love with the people.

“They always leave with a smile. Chocolate makes you happy.”

Theobroma Chocolate Lounge is open until 9pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 5pm all other days