12 Business Franchise Australia and New Zealand
FrANchiSe couNcil oF AuStrAli AAs the nation’s peak body
for franchising, the Franchise
council of Australia (FcA)
is a valuable resource for
this vibrant and valuable
sector, offering support and
guidance to franchisors,
franchisees and service
providers.And while it is the FCA’s role to support the
sector as a whole, there are specific benefits
the FCA can provide to franchisees as they
progress through their franchise journey.membership benefits for
franchisees
As a franchisee, membership of the FCA
will most likely be through your franchisor’s
corporate membership – which entitles
franchisees to the benefits of belonging to the
FCA.These benefits include activities such as
the FCA’s representation and advocacy to
governments and stakeholders on behalf of
the sector, as well as the ability to attend the
FCA’s educational and networking events
at member rates and to gain accreditation
through the Certified Franchise Executive
program, which is the only internationally
recognised professional accreditation program
for franchise executives.
Franchisees also have the opportunity to
enter the FCA’s Excellence in Franchising
Awards and the ability to attend the annual
National Franchise Convention (NFC),
where franchisees are entitled to a 70 per cent
discount on the cost of registration.
With a number of award categories
specifically designed to recognise the success
of outstanding franchisees, the Excellence
in Franchising Awards, which are open to
franchisees of FCA member organisations,
provide franchisees with an unparalleled
opportunity to gain recognition for their
successes.
The National Franchise Convention, which
will this year be held from 8-10 October on
Gold Coast, is Australia’s biggest franchise
event. At the NFC, leading franchise brands
share their expertise and experience in a
packed program of panels, roundtables,
masterclasses (including a dedicated franchiseeWHAT THE F RANCHISE
COuNCIL OF AuSTRALIA
can do for
franchisees