Business Franchise Australia and New Zealand 7BE I NSPIRED AT THE frAncHising
& BusinEss opportunitiEs Expo
In Brisbane this July, and in Melbourne
in August, the Franchising Expo will
showcase a wide range of local, national
and multinational franchises, and host
a range of business experts and support
organisations – including the Franchise
Council of Australia (FCA).
“Some people find starting their own business
is a bit overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to
be,” says Exhibition Manager Fiona Stacey.
“It’s a matter of finding the right people to
help you on your journey.
“It is crucial that you do extensive research
on any franchise you are looking at,” Stacey
adds. “The Franchising Expo is a great place
to start, or dig deeper into a concept you’re
considering.”
Big brands including Lenard’s, Bakers
Delight, Fogo Brazilia, Donut King, Michel’s
Patisserie, Brumby’s, Crust Gourmet Pizza,
Papa Johns, Juiced Life, Shingle Inn, Gloria
Jean’s, Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses, Spudbar,
Lava Coffee and Banjo’s Bakery Café will be
present at one or both shows.
New player Franchise Retail Brands will be
showcasing their fast-growing franchises
Sabatini’s, 1582 Coffee, Dessert House, Crave
Ice Creamery, Hombre Street Food and New
York Slice at both shows, while success stories
from the Craveable Brands stable – Red
Rooster, Oporto and Chicken Treat – will be
exhibiting in Brisbane for the first time.
In addition to meeting the people behind the
brands, visitors find great benefits in attending
the free seminars.
“The seminars are an important feature,”
Stacey explains. “We aim for a broad range of
speakers and topics, with general overviews
on the benefits of franchising as well as more
detailed topics such as legal and financial
issue s.”BrumBy’s PRODuCT SPECIALIST
CROWNED CHAMPION BAKER
For more information, go to
http://www.franchisingexpo.com.au.
If you are interested in exhibiting, contact
Fiona Stacey on 03 9999 5464 or email
[email protected]
Brisbane 22-23 July at Brisbane
Convention & Exhibition Centre
Melbourne 26-27 August at Melbourne
Exhibition Centre
Reader offer: register for FREE at
http://www.franchisingexpo.com.au with
promo code BFM.Brumby’s Bakery’s very own master baker
and skilled Product Specialist, Brad
Harvey, walked away with top honours
at the Baking Association of Australia’s
(BA A) Queensland Baking Show, where
his heavenly loaves earned him the coveted
‘2017 Champion Loaf ’ title.
All loaves entered into the show were judged
on appearance, taste, aroma, weight and
texture and Brad rose to the occasion by
mixing, kneading and baking his way into
the top three spots in all five of the categories
entered.
Brad started out in 1995 with a four-year
bakery and pastry apprenticeship with
Brumby’s Bakery, went on to become head
baker and later owned and operated his very
own store.
Over the years, Brad has had a hand in
training many apprentices including Donna
Elton, a fellow talented and innovative
Product Developer for Brumby’s Bakery.
His in-depth knowledge, expert skills and
infallible passion for his craft didn’t gounnoticed by Retail Food Group (RFG),
master franchisor behind Brumby’s Bakery. In
2016, Brad was offered the position of Product
Specialist at RFG’s Training Academy to train
up new franchisees.
“RFG offered me a great opportunity as a
Product Specialist and trainer for Brumby’s
and I’ve loved every minute of teaching the
art of baking beautiful bread to new franchise
partners,” Brad said.
Managing Director of RFG, Andre Nell,
congratulated Brad on his wonderful
achievement.
“I have been in the baking industry for a long
time and there’s no doubt that people’s habits
have changed, but what really amazes me to
this day, is that Brumby’s still produce the
majority of their products from scratch for
families all over Australia.
“We are very proud of Brad’s exceptional
results achieved at the Queensland Baking
Show recently. Achievements of this nature are
testament to the capability and passion of our
exceptional team,” he said.