What is the Franchise Council of Australia?
The Franchise Council of Australia is the industry representative body for the
Australian franchise sector. We represent franchisors, franchisees and suppliers
to the sector - including financial institutions, legal advisors, bookkeepers,
IT consultants, HR consultants and many more.
What FCA membership means is credibility
- which is maintained through our member standards and the Franchising Code of
Conduct; professional support
- through education programs, networking opportunities and regular events; and
representation - if the
government proposes changes to policy that will negatively affect the sector
then the FCA puts its hand up for you.
Whether we are offering advice on best practice franchising, contributing to
government policies, promoting franchising in the media or providing educational
services to our members, the FCA does its part to make the sector a sustainable
place to work.
What are the benefits of becoming a member
Communications
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FCA
Update - informative monthly e-newsletter informing you of the issues affecting
the sector and updates on FCA related activities;
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The
Franchise Review - quarterly publication containing news, issues and commentary
aimed to increase your knowledge base and inform the decision making processes
of senior management within the sector;
Education
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The
FCA Franchise Academy will equip those people developing a career in Franchising
with the skills and knowledge vital for their success and the continuing success
of the sector.
Members receive a discount on all education programs.
Government Lobbying
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The FCA
coordinates member feedback for the compilation and representation of
submissions to government on relevant franchising issues.
Regular industry events
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Breakfasts, lunches and dinners in all states provide networking opportunities
and guest speakers from some of the country's biggest
and most influential business people.
FCA Branding
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FCA
membership enables you to use the FCA logo and brand in your marketing
activities. The member standards ensure that the FCA brand is perceived as a
mark of credibility and professional excellence.
Website Advertising
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Discounted Advertising on
www.franchisebusiness.com.au gives you access to over 80,000
potential franchisees and existing franchisors on
Australia’s premier
franchise website.
Excellence in Franchising Awards
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The
pre-eminent franchising Awards process in
Australia. The Excellence in Franchising Awards
is open to franchisors, franchisees and suppliers to the sector and will give
you the opportunity to showcase your products, services and people on the
national stage.
Conferences & Exhibitions
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The FCA
holds annual state and national conferences which are the largest of their kind
in the Southern Hemisphere. The conferences include exhibitions, guest speakers,
roundtables, plus much more. Members save 30% on their conference registration
fees.
Public Relations
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The FCA
undertakes public relations activities to continually reiterate the positive
aspects off franchising, and to create a public image of franchising conducive
to its continued growth in
Australia.
A Voice in your Association
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All
members have equal voting rights and all members are eligible to become
committee members or office bearers of state chapters, as well as direct
election to the national board. Only FCA members have an effective say in the
future of franchising in
Australia.
How to become a member
Simply fill in the form below, and our membership manager will contact you to
discuss the details.
Why deal with members
Members of the Franchise Council of Australia are required to abide by the FCA
Members Standards, which encourage standards of conduct worthy of franchise
sector professionals.
Prospective members of the FCA are closely evaluated before their application to
join is accepted. An important part of this process is ensuring all their
franchising paperwork at the time of applying is aligned with the council's
beliefs and values. This will allow potential franchisees are handed disclosure
paperwork, a period to "cool off", as well as a franchise agreement.
Only members are required to abide by the guidelines drawn up by the Franchise
Council of Australia. Those franchises and individuals who have not joined and
have therefore not been evaluated by FCA are not required to abide by the
guidelines.