Dairy Franchise Will Open Shop In Octagon

Otago Daily Times:

The 28th South Island Night ’n Day Foodstores dairy franchise is due to open in Dunedin in August following a more than $750,000 fitting-out of the former Air New Zealand building on the corner of Princes St and the Octagon.

The franchise food chain, started more than 17 years ago by Andrew and Denise Lane with the Regent Night ’n Day on the corner of George and Regent Sts, will grow to 28 outlets with the opening of the Octagon premises.

Owner-operators Murray (32) and Katie (30) Devereux said the central location was one of the best features of their new venture.

‘‘It’s attractive because it’s the heart of Dunedin; with New Year and Chinese New Year celebrations, cruise ships, tourists and the local business environment,’’ said Mrs Devereux, an accountant for a Dunedin law firm.

Mr Devereux said the focus at the large Octagon site was fitting out the interior of the 350sq m leased premises in time for opening.

Several options were being considered for a downstairs leased space, which might include other commercial operations in the future, while a mezzanine floor in the street-level space would be remade into an office and staff room during the fitting-out.