Franchise Council of Australia

02/12/2024

𝗔 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁

On behalf of the Women in Franchising committee, we would like to wish all members a very happy festive season, and we look forward to what is to come for Women In Franchising in 2025".

Be sure to ‘Save The Date’ for a Victorian Women In Franchising Event: Thursday 20th March 2025. More details to come in the New Year.

Vanessa Wilmot
Women in Franchising committee Chair

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Thank you to our WIF committee members

Racha Abboud, Paula Fisher, TAKCHI,
Emily Lucas, Vanessa Wilmot, Louise Wolf, Tamra Seaton,
Pia Engstrom (CAHRI) HR Professional Janiene Po***ck
Seva Surmei, Ophelia Veloudos, Bev Taylor, Sharon Maree Jurd CFE, Aroha Leigh, CFE, Jenelle Fountain,
Helen Kay - Business Protection Lawyer

26/11/2024

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Schnitz

Join us this Friday online with Schnitz where they will talk about “Franchisee Induction Best Practice" with franchise expert Kate Hopley ( Miller).

💡TOPIC - Franchisee Induction
💡Friday 29th November 2024
💡FREE for FCA members
💡12:30pm to 1:30pm

To register email [email protected] and we will send you a Teams link to join the online mentoring session.

25/11/2024

💡𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Aegis 💡

Join us for our next FREE Lunch and Learn session where we will discuss “The Two Crucial Issues Facing Australian Businesses” including hot topics workers compensation, and psychosocial hazards.

🥪 Wednesday 4th December
🥪 FREE for members
🥪 12:15pm to 1pm (Melbourne time)
🥪 Online session

Send us an email to [email protected] and we will share the Teams link.


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TOPIC: The Two Crucial Issues Facing Australian Businesses

Workers’ Compensation:
discuss the deterioration return to work outcomes nationally.
Identify the common errors made in relation to the management of workers’ compensation programs.
Outline the necessary changes that employers need to adopt to effectively manage and mitigate their exposure in this space.

Psychosocial Hazards:
discuss the 14 common psychosocial hazards identified by Safe Work Australia.
outline the process that employers must follow in relation to the management of psychosocial hazards.
provide some immediate actions that employers should be taking to address this area of risk.

18/11/2024

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗖𝗔 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 Concept Eight 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 Acai Brothers Superfood bar

Always great to see positive news stories in the media on FCA members taking huge steps in franchising not just in Oz but across the globe!

Well done to Grant Lee, Callum Mackay and the team.

With over 25 years of retail food industry experience Concept Eight is one of Australia’s largest multi-brand franchisors with QSR brands including Noodle Box, Huxtaburger, PATTYSMITHS SMASHING BURGERS, Wokinabox, Dante's Hot Chicken, Supreme Leader, Alabama Chicken & Wings, Double Dragon Dumplings, Southern Seoul, Nature's Wok and Plant Patty.

Read more here

Concept Eight is to buy Acai Brothers, bringing the lifestyle brand into its portfolio, which includes Noodle Box and Huxtaburger.

16/11/2024

🎅 🎄 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗖𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀? 🎅 🎄

Less than a week until we kick off our FCA State Christmas party season - and it's the hottest ticket in town for anyone in franchise!

Our new CEO Jayson Westbury will be attending every state party - so it's a great chance to celebrate 2024 and meet our new CEO.

Be sure to purchase your ticket and bring along your partner or colleague for a festive annual party that is always a favourite in our social calendar!

Qld (Brisbane) State Chapter Party - 21st Nov
South Australia (Adelaide) State Chapter Party - 26th Nov
VIC (Melbourne) State Chapter Party - 27th Nov
NSW (Sydney) State Chapter Party - 3rd Dec
WA (Perth) State Chapter Party - 5th Dec

https://franchise.org.au/events/ems-event-calendar.html

14/11/2024

💡𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Cowell Clarke 💡

Join us for our next FREE Lunch and Learn session.

Held on Wednesday 20th November with Cowell Clarke, we will discuss the topic “Mastering the New Franchising Code: A practical overview of the proposed changes”.

🥪 Wednesday 20th November
🥪 FREE for members
🥪 12:15pm to 1pm (Melbourne time)
🥪 Online session

Send us an email to [email protected] and we will share the Teams link.

12/11/2024

𝗪𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗖𝗔 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵?

The exclusive "Ask the Expert" forum designed specifically for franchisees!

This is your chance to bring your toughest challenges and burning questions to a panel of industry experts, including bankers, lawyers, HR specialists, business brokers, accountants, leasing specialists, and more. Gain invaluable guidance and direction to help your business grow and thrive.

DATE: 5 December 2024
TIME: 4:30pm – 6:00pm (Perth time)
LOCATION: The Shoe Bar
ADDRESS: 376-420 Wellington Street, Perth WA
INCLUDES: Light refreshments and networking
FREE for FCA members $25 for non-members

𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐀 𝐅𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲!

Network and learn from other franchisees across different industries through this informal and interactive Q & A session.

Gain the insights you need to make the most of your investment. Don’t miss this opportunity to propel your franchise forward with confidence!

https://franchise.org.au/events/ems-event-calendar/wa-franchisee-forum.html

11/11/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲—𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗙𝗖𝟮𝟱 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲! 𝗔 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 $𝟭𝟰𝟬𝟬!

FCA MEMBER ONLY OFFER - Secure your spot for NFC 2025 with a major discount just for FCA members: only $1,500 + GST (valued at $2,895 + GST)!

Here’s what’s included:

- Full day access to either the Legal Symposium or the Multi-Unit Summit
- 2 full days of NFC 2025
- Welcome Drinks to kick off the event
- Networking Breakfasts with franchising leaders
- A memorable night at the Gala Dinner
- NEW: Exclusive access to the Champions Lounge

Don’t miss out! Tickets must be paid in full by 15 November 2024, act fast to secure your spot for the ultimate franchising event.

https://franchise.org.au/events/ems-event-calendar/national-franchise-convention-2025-special-offer.html

11/11/2024

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝘄𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗸𝘆, 𝗖𝗘𝗢, 𝗞𝘄𝗶𝗸 𝗞𝗼𝗽𝘆

Be sure to have a read of Sonia's article on "The key to overcoming barriers in a male dominated print industry".

Always so great to see our FCA members in the spotlight!

https://lnkd.in/gdADbDvN

08/11/2024

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥’𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦! 📆

As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to start planning for our highly anticipated 2025 state conferences in Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia! Each conference offers a full day of insights, learning, and networking with industry leaders and fellow professionals.

Queensland - 6th March 2025
NSW - 2nd April 2025
South Australia - TBC 2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and gain valuable knowledge to drive your business forward.

Book your tickets today to secure your spot at these must-attend events!

https://franchise.org.au/events/2024-2025-fca-state-conferences.html

07/11/2024

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 – 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

Join us at the Cremorne Hotel for the South Australia Christmas Party!

This festive gathering offers the perfect chance to celebrate the year’s successes alongside fellow franchising professionals in a warm, relaxed holiday setting.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, unwind, and embrace the holiday cheer with our vibrant community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

WHEN: 26 November, 2024
WHERE: The Cremorne Hotel, 207 Unley Rd, Unley SA 5061
TIME: 5pm to 8pm

TICKETS: MEMBER: $55 // NON-MEMBER: $110

Book now -
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06/11/2024

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗖𝗔 𝗤𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗻.

Join us for an exciting evening of learning, sharing, and celebration with the franchise community. The event will be divided into two segments:

WHEN: 21st November, 2024
WHERE: The Ship Inn - Southbank QLD
TIME: 4pm - 6pm panel and 6pm -8:30pm drinks and socialising
TICKETS: MEMBER: $55 // NON-MEMBER: $110

Bring along your partner or colleague to join in on the Christmas festivities.

Book tickets here:

https://franchise.org.au/events/ems-event-calendar/qld-christmas-24.html

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4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Panel Discussion & Roundtables

We’ll kick off with an insightful 1-hour panel session, featuring franchisees and franchisors sharing their experiences with community givebacks. Following the panel, engage in dynamic roundtable discussions.

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Drinks & Canapés

After the formal session, enjoy a relaxing evening with drinks and canapés. This is the perfect time to unwind, network, and continue conversations sparked during the earlier sessions.