Doug Wayne Williamson
| Doug Wayne Williamson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kitchener, Ontario |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Canadian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Simon Fraser University |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor, entrepreneur |
Doug Wayne Williamson is a Canadian actor and entrepreneur.[1][2]
Life and career[edit]
Williamson was born in Kitchener, Ontario. He graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor's degree in 1992.[2]
During his acting career he appeared in a number of films and TV shows. He’s known for his roles in the films The Fly 2 and Cool Runnings. Additionally, Williamson starred in television shows including Danger Bay, Wiseguy, Booker, The Beachcombers, 21 Jump Street, Neon Rider and The X Files.[2]
After retiring from acting in 1993, Williamson who was 24 at the time, co-founded Esquires Coffee, a global coffee store chain.[3][4][5] Initially the brand started with one small coffee shop in Delta, British Columbia.[6][7] In 1999, the company had 34 stores across Canada.[2] In 2000, Esquires Coffee expanded into the UK.[8] Currently, the retail coffee store chain has over 100 stores across the world. Williamson left the company in 2019.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Doug Williamson". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Revealing the shots of inspiration enabling Doug Williamson to launch Esquires Coffee - Elite Franchise". elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Scott-Delany2019-09-06T07:35:00+01:00, Finn. "Esquires Coffee founder Doug Williamson departs". MCA Insight. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ↑ Andrew Seymour (2018-02-13). "Esquires Coffee plans UK test kitchen ahead of huge store drive". Foodservice Equipment Journal. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ↑ Views, Cio (2020-09-07). "Aiden Keegan: The Best Coffee Service Esquires Takes the Lead". CIO VIEWS. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ↑ "Esquire Coffee To Open First Test Kitchen In The Uk". www.pointfranchise.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ↑ "What you need to know about Esquires Coffee in Ireland #lovelocal". Food PR & Communications. 2015-11-10. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ↑ "Esquires Coffee secures Putney site for new shop and headquarters". British Franchise Association. 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
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