Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue III, 2017 | Page 42

2017 MVP AWARDS
BY HELEN BOND
Nobly Done!
Commitment to community knows no bounds
W
hen Bret Stewart was grow-
ing up, he dreamed of being
a doctor so he could help
people. Life may have led
him down a different path, but his desire
to positively influence the lives of those
around him is realized every day.
Stewart, president of Woodinville,
Wash.-based CenterTwist Inc., is the
recipient of the 2017 MVP Noble Cause
Award for his dedication and passion to-
ward those in need.
A multi-unit franchisee with 17 Auntie
Anne’s, 2 Schlotzsky’s, and 1 Cinnabon
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“You don’t have
to do much,
just a little, and it
can really make
a difference.”
in Washington state and Alaska, Stewart’s
creative commitment to his employees
and community knows no bounds. His
good works have encouraged employees
NAME: Bret Stewart
TITLE: President/owner
NO. OF UNITS: 17 Auntie Anne’s
Pretzels, 2 Schlotzsky’s,
1 Cinnabon
AGE: 50
FAMILY: Two sons, 25 and 20
YEARS IN FRANCHISING: 25
YEARS IN CURRENT POSITION: 16