About Us

The Gingerbread Factory began around 1997 - the idea of a small bakery owner in Nelson city, NZ.
Originally sold in a local supermarket, the Gingerbread character cookies with decoration kits, were introduced to kindergartens and playcentres as a fundraiser around 1999.

In 2004, the baker met with a marketing consultant who recommended he invest further to take the business up a level. Not interested in growing the business, he requested the consultant advertise The Gingerbread Factory for sale.

Within a short time an offer was made and eventually accepted. The consultant herself became the new owner of The Gingerbread Factory. My name is Fran Lynch and I am that consultant.
With a background in sales and marketing plus experience in the day to day operations of a number of small businesses, my decision to purchase the TGF was an easy one.

My belief in The Gingerbread Factory and it's products has never faltered. Since investing in a business that had become rewarding to so many New Zealand children and organisations, I never tire of hearing success stories.

Over the first 2.5 years as the new owner, while juggling the demands of a new business and a number of personal hardships, life took many turns.
Yet, as the determined woman I am, life’s hurdles drove me more convincingly toward my goals.
My passion for business and creativity and my true belief that everything is possible when the time is right, have been my guiding lights.

Today The Gingerbread Factory is a successful business providing fundraising products and interactive activities for kids to a large variety of organisations throughout NZ.

We have a third-generation website which is our greatest source of orders and enquiries. Brochures are downloadable from our site and we now provide samples of our products. Colouring competitions for kids are ongoing throughout the year and special Draws and offers for organisations and schools are regular.

Our customers are the back bone to our success. Without them we would not hear the positive feedback and success stories which tell us our products are pleasing. This is turn pleases us. And that makes us keen to repeat your experience.

Fran Lynch

Director

Our Vision

To establish and maintain our brand as New Zealand's number one provider of quality fundraising products and edible art activities for kids.

Strategy

By providing a comprehensive website offering exactly what the customer requires, supplying quality products, on time with exceptional service.