FranChising expo Celebrates
milestone year in style
pRofILE: FRANCHISING ExPO
the Franchising & Business
opportunities expo is
celebrating its 30th year in
2017 with a refreshed and
reinvigorated show at icc
sydney in march, and a
boutique event in Perth this
month, followed by Brisbane
and melbourne shows in July
and August.
Exhibition Manager Fiona Stacey says the
Sydney show was a triumph, returning to
Darling Harbour with a show bursting with
exhibitors and visitors at ICC Sydney.
“I think the Sydney show in March
demonstrated just how relevant the
International, Mailboxes Etc., New York Slice,
Experimac, Minuteman Press International
and many more.
Like its sister Expos in Sydney, Brisbane and
Melbourne, the Perth event will offer visitors a
forum to compare and research a diverse range
of franchise opportunities, with investment
levels from under $10,000 to more than
$500,000.
There will also be legal and financial advice to
buy and set up your new business or franchise
and the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA)
will be on hand to provide information and
answer any franchising queries.
“It’s always important to research online,
but nothing can replace the value of meeting
someone face to face to discuss your dream
business,” Fiona Stacey explains. “We also find
that exhibitors benefit from networking at
the show with like-minded people, and from
getting a good feel for the market in each
st ate.”For more information go to
http://www.franchisingexpo.com.au
Contact Fiona Stacey for more
information on exhibiting via:
03 9999 5464 or
[email protected].Franchising Expo is to everyday people
wanting to get into their own business, but
with the support of a strong franchise brand,”
she says.
There was a great diversity of business
opportunities at the Sydney event, from
recognised brands such as Godfreys, Clark
Rubber, Solahart, Gloria Jean’s and Signwave
to new concepts like Sabatini’s, Crave Ice
Creamery and Mongrel Joe’s mobile coffee.
International brands making their Australian
debut at the show included NHance,
Photography for Little People, Streamsmart
and a wide range of brands from Taiwan.
As always the seminar program was a
highlight of the show, with keynote
presentations from Poolwerx’s high profile
CEO John O’Brien, the Franchise Council
of Australia’s Damian Paull and expert Brian
Walker, also known as ‘The Retail Doctor’.
Other popular speakers included Richard
Maloney founder of Engage & Grow, Love
Pollo and Lenard’s Chicken CEO Chris
Caldwell, Suzanne Jarzabkowska and her team
from DC Strategy, and Todd McGregor from
New York Slice.
Now in its second year, the Perth Franchising
& Business Opportunities Expo will be a
boutique event for one day only on 7 May at
Crown Perth.
“Crown is a stunning venue that offers
easy access, free parking and onsite
accommodation,” says Fiona Stacey. “Visitors
will be able to see all the franchising and small
business options, talk to the names behind the
brands and attend the free business seminars.”
Exhibitors ready to meet franchisees at the
show in WA include Endota Spa, Houseproud
Cleaning, Bakers Delight, Spudbar‘The retail Doctor’, brian Walker shared his Steps to business
Fitness at the Sydney Franchising & business Opportunities expo.