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pRofILE: FRANCHISING ExPO“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.”
While the internet is a great way to research
different opportunities, Stacey believes
nothing can replace a real person explaining
their business to you. “And besides, a lot of
people find at the Expo they come across
franchises they never knew existed!”For more information and
a seminar program, go to
http://www.franchisingexpo.com.au.
If you are interested in exhibiting, contact
Fiona Stacey on 03 9999 5464 or email
[email protected]whether it’s a café, a salon,
accounting, or maybe healthand fitness, there are plenty
of business ideas to motivate
and inspire at the Franchising
& Business opportunitiesexpo.
Being held in Brisbane this July and in
Melbourne in August, the Franchising Expo
will showcase a wide range of local, national
and multinational franchises, and also host
a variety of business experts and support
organisations – such as 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 – be they
franchisors, lawyers, consultants, accountants
or other advisors. All those people are available
at the Expo, and more than willing to answer
all your questions.”
Stacey adds that entering a franchise
agreement is a serious business, and it should
not be undertaken lightly. “It is crucial that
you do extensive research on any franchiseBrisbane 22-23 july at Brisbane
convention & exhibition centreMelbourne 26-27 August at
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at franchisingexpo.com.au
with promo code BFm.you are looking at,” she says. “The Franchising
Expo is a great place to start, or dig deeper
into a concept you’re considering.”
The Melbourne Franchising & Business
Opportunities Expo in August is traditionally
the biggest of the year, and will once again be
a highlight of the Victorian Small Business
Festival. Meanwhile there will be plenty of
buzz in Brisbane this July, with new concepts
to see and motivating presentations from
seminar speakers.
People dreaming of their own café, restaurant
or takeaway outlet will find many ideas to
inspire them, with brands such as 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
exhibiting 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.See experts such as Poolwerx’s CEO John O’Brien at the free seminars. It’s important to research and find the right people who can help you on your franchising journey.