Franchisee Success Stories
Lingotot, UK’s leading language franchise, signed their first master franchisee in Ireland in 2019. They are now looking to replicate this success and are looking for a master franchisee to run their operation in Australia. For insight into the role of a master franchisee and who makes an ideal master franchisee, Irish master franchisee Sofia Cola´s talks to whichfranchise. Read more
- Leading UK language franchise sets it sights on Australia market
- Exclusive discovery day – Join Europe’s leading executive recruitment franchise
- Exclusive Interview: “I am booked out for at LEAST 3 MONTHS at a time!”
- Exclusive Interview: “My income is now roughly DOUBLE what I was getting!”
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Franchisor Interviews
Housework Heroes started in 2001 and has grown to around 70 franchisees operating out of three states. It operates through a Master Franchise system that provides local support for franchisees and customers alike. It has featured in BRW’s Fastest Growing Franchises. Mike Stringer spent 12 years in Marketing with Canon UK and then went on to run an Internet based business before purchasing Housework Heroes in 2004. He is also the Franchisor for Car Care and United Home Services in addition to being the WA State President for the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA). Read more
- Exclusive Interview: ‘We believe we have a solid franchisee system that continues to Evolve’
- Exclusive Interview with Interface Financial 50/50 President David Banfield
- Exclusive Interview: Gutter-Vac Founder, Warren Bannatyne
- Exclusive interview with Vea Johnston, VIP Home Services franchisor
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Grapevine
Badi Ceren and Michael Harrison’s small business tax and accounting practice goes from strength to strength.
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Franchise Opinions
In this exclusive article for whichfranchise, franchise legal expert, Robert Toth shares why it isn’t the end of the world should your franchisor goes bust or sells their rights. To discover the reasons why… Read more
Resales
Buying A Master Franchise In Australia
Are you looking to expand your investment portfolio? A master franchise may be the opportunity you are looking for. Master franchises are international opportunities that are successfully franchising outside of Australia and now looking to expand their operation into Australia. These opportunities are ideal for those looking for a challenge and wanting to make an impact in the Australian franchise industry.
Franchise Spotlight
How To Franchise Your Business
Not all businesses can be franchised. Firstly you need to be running a successful business before you can even consider it for franchising; franchising should not be used as a testing ground for new business ideas. In order for a business to be franchiseable it needs to have systems and procedures that can be replicated and skills that can be taught and transferred.
Exhibitions & Events Australia
Attending a franchise exhibition is a must for anyone serious about franchising. Franchise exhibitions are taking place throughout Australia in 2014; we have listed all key dates. As well as being able to access hundreds of franchise opportunities all under one roof, you are also able to speak face-to-face with franchisors you are interested in and find out more about franchising by attending free educational seminars.
Buying A Franchise
Buying a franchise can be a huge financial commitment; with many using their life savings to finance the business. With that in mind, it is therefore imperative that you undertake as much research as possible into franchising. You need to initially be certain that it is the right route into business start-up for you and if so, research each opportunity thoroughly. Although franchising is described as a safer start-up investment, it does depend on the opportunities you are interested in and whether they are ethical and viable. In this section we take you through the decision-making process step-by-step.
Franchise FAQs
Franchise Awards
Franchise Council Of Australia
The Franchise Council of Australia represents Australia’s $131 franchise industry; franchisors, franchisees and franchise service suppliers. The FCA helps to establish and maintain best practice standards amongst franchise systems to help form a viable franchising sector. The FCA also serves to educate prospective franchisees on ethical franchising as well as lobbying and educating specialist groups with an interest in franchising such as state and federal governments and the broader business community.
Supplier Directory
Buying A Franchise Resale In The Us
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About Whichfranchise Australia
If you are interested in franchising then you have come to the right website! Find A Franchise Australia provides prospective business owners with everything they need to know about franchising. We will help you to identify if franchising is the right route into business start-up for you, and if so, what steps you need to take to find your ideal franchise. We look at the disadvantages as well as the advantages of franchising and examine why franchising is not right for everyone. We give you advice on how to research franchise opportunities including the questions you should be asking franchisors and franchisees, as well as how to self-evaluate yourself to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and likes and dislikes.
We have a directory of franchise brands that are actively looking for franchisees in Australia. We also list existing franchises for sale in our Franchise Resale section and promote master license opportunities available.
We have a comprehensive finance section that gives advice on how to raise finance for a franchise and which allows you to post your finance questions directly to financial experts.
Our legal section covers all the required legalities and why it is important to use a franchise lawyer when buying a franchise and provides information on the franchise agreement. We also cover the latest updates to the Franchise Code of Conduct. We also have a directory of franchise lawyers throughout Australia.
As well as being able to read about franchise opportunities and request information direct from the franchisor, you are also able to read stories about real-life people who are successfully running their own franchise business. These inspiring stories will help you to find out more about what it takes to become a successful franchisee and why these people decided to go down the franchise route. We also have interviews with some of Australia’s leading franchise companies and highlight the latest news from the franchise industry.
If you are an existing business owner and interested in exploring the option of franchising your business then we can help you to identify if your business is franchiseable and if so, the steps you need to take.
If you are a franchisor and looking to expand your franchise then we can help you to attract the interest of serious potential franchisees through advertising your opportunity on Find A Franchise. Find A Franchise is truly a website with something for everyone!