Young Entrepreneur Wins ‘Best Dessert Shop’ in Lancashire for Heavenly Desserts

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July 19, 2024 // Franchising.com // 26-year-old franchisee Daoud Tahir secured the trophy for the performance of the franchise's Burnley restaurant, which he opened with his partner Sannah Sajid only ten months ago.

The entrepreneurial couple took home the award on Sunday, 14 July following a black-tie ceremony at The Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester, which celebrated a wide variety of local businesses from the Lancashire region.

Daoud said: “Having opened our Heavenly Desserts business only ten months ago, I'm absolutely thrilled to have been awarded Best Dessert Shop not only for Burnley, but for the entire county of Lancashire. The award and the touching feedback we've received from the community is testament to the diligence of myself and our 20-plus team, and the belief that you can achieve anything with the right attitude and commitment

“I left a stable career in finance at the age of 24 because I've always had the drive to run a business of my own, so I took the leap of faith after being impressed by Heavenly Desserts’ unparalleled approach to premium dessert dining and exceptional support from the head office team, including our brilliant area manager Warren Smith.

“Although we're part of a national franchise, our restaurant is a family-run operation through and through, with my sister Faiza Tahir managing the store along with myself and my wife getting involved in the daily tasks required to make the store a success. I'm confident that this award win will only boost us and the team's morale further, with the win having already cemented our decision to broaden our franchise business further over the coming years.”

Heavenly Desserts is renowned for its high quality and constantly evolving menu, comprised of delicious croffles, cheesecakes, dessert tapas and more. The brand is also known for its Instagrammable interiors and fantastic customer service, which adds to the premium tasting experience.

Yousif Aslam, co-managing director of Heavenly Desserts, added “To be awarded such an accolade after less than a year in operation is a remarkable achievement, and we look forward to further supporting Daoud as he thrives in his hospitality career.”

England's Business Awards is a regional and national competition which began in 2019, with customer feedback as well as independent judging used to select each finalist.

Heavenly Desserts Burnley is located on Curzon Street, BB11 1FB, and is open every day from midday to midnight.

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