Is Franchising an Investment in Your Future?
Want wealth and lifestyle balance? Invest in your future by selecting a high-growth franchise, setting your sights on multiple ownership and learning how to work on the business. When we think of wealth creation strategies, the two most common vehicles that come to mind are property and shares. More people are now realising that franchising […]
Franchisor Exit Strategy Part 1: Sell to a Competitor
Franchising is a unique marketplace. We’re a pretty small community. Most franchisors are still owned by the founders – but what happens when a Franchisor wants to exit their business – what is a Franchisor Exit Strategy? Every franchisor has competitors in some way. Maybe your competitor is another franchise brand, or it’s an […]
Buying a Business – Should Your Business Be A Franchise?
If you are a business owner in Australia and want to take your brand on a global scale, franchising can be very effective for you. There are thousands of people who are constantly looking to buy a business so you have a big group of people that could join you. As long as you have […]
The Forecast of Franchising
Franchising has been defined by the Franchise Council of Australia as “an innovative method of distributing goods and services – providing small business with the tools of big business”. So what is the current profile of this business format and where will it lead? A 2016 report conducted by franchising experts sponsored by the Franchise […]
FCA Announces Aussie Company Worth Their Salt Globally
Franchise Council of Australia would like to congratulate David Lindsay, founder of Australia’s Salts of the Earth for being awarded second place in the International Franchise Association’s NextGen competition for their bespoke business model in the salt therapy health industry. Bruce Billson, Executive Chairman of the FCA was very proud of David representing Australian franchising […]
How To Successfully Exit Your Franchise
When you’re ready to sell or exit from your franchise, there are several things to consider which can contribute to the success of your efforts. First, there are exit planning strategies you should consider: 1. An outright sale, when your franchise goes on the market and a purchaser buys it from you, lock, stock, and […]
The Best Option to Sell a Franchise Business
More than 10,000 franchise businesses change hands every year in Australia, approximately 15% of the total franchises in the country. One of the primary questions that comes up in these situations is how to go about the sale. Should the franchisee ask the franchisor for help with the sale or should they sell it on […]
Building the right team to expertly sell your franchise
There are times when a franchisee of a business needs to move on for one reason or another. Sometimes this is due to the franchisee being unsuccessful in running the business, and other times it’s because they have been very successful and accrued profitable value in the business. More than 10,000 franchise businesses change hands […]
A Franchise Affair – Doing What You Love
Franchising is one of the safest and fastest ways to run a successful business using proven ideas, brands and systems. But which franchise should you choose? Above all else, the most important factor in choosing the best franchise is finding one that you will enjoy. Loving what you do raises your chances of success significantly. […]
Interview With Poolwerx Founder and CEO, John O’Brien
John O’Brien is the Poolwerx founder and CEO. Poolwerx is the world’s largest pool and spa care network comprising 155 franchises. He has been a Franchisee of the Year, Master Franchisee of the Year, and Franchisor of the Year. Individually, John O’Brien is probably the most awarded Australian in franchising. Originally from country Victoria, he’s down-to-earth […]
