With the Australian franchising industry currently worth $130 billion and employing over 600,000 people there has never been a better time to get into franchising, and the Adelaide
Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo is an essential first step into the industry. The Expo will showcase franchising, along with many other business ideas and opportunities, for those looking to start their own business.
This unique expo is part of the largest and longest running exhibition series in the industry, and is taking place at the Royal Adelaide Showgrounds, 24-25 May 2008.
Visitors who are keen to buy a franchise will be able to obtain professional
legal and financial advice at the Franchising Advice Centre, where a franchise-banking specialist from National Australia Bank will be onsite to explain the process of securing finance. Specialist lawyers from Donaldson Walsh will also be on hand to help visitors understand their legal obligations and the terms and conditions associated with signing contracts.
A major highlight of the show will be the Women in Franchising seminar presented by Vicki Prout, chairwoman of the Franchise Council's Women in Franchising Committee. Prout will discuss why women are so suited to franchising and why they are so successful at it.
Another show draw card is the Franchising Boot Camp, which is designed to give visitors a complete understanding of the basics in franchising in a power-packed and practical session. This session will include an open discussion between the audience and a panel of franchisees to provide visitors with relevant experiences and a practical perspective on their journey in becoming a successful franchisee. The Adelaide panel comprises of franchisees from Jim’s Group, Mr. Carport and Housework Heroes.
Interesting exhibitors available for interview include:
- Muzz Buzz: The first drive through coffee shop franchise in Australia, Muzz Buzz is now one of Australia’s fastest growing retail brands. The franchise just launched in South Australia.
- Department of Trade and Economic Development: An Adelaide-based government department which provides support and advice for people looking to start their own business.
- FoodCube: A new franchise concept, introducing a new range of hot food venting solutions into the Australian market. Food Cube fresh fries French fries, chick nuggets and prawn cutlets in a vending machine in only 90 seconds.
- Mail Post: A successful franchising model, providing cutting edge promotional print and distribution services to local, regional and national advertisers.
Visitors to the Expo will have the opportunity to meet and compare dozens of companies, access financial advice and speak with experts in the one convenient location. Information that would normally represent days of appointments, meetings and discussions can be researched in a matter of hours.
“The franchising sector is extremely dynamic, and is increasingly becoming the best option for anyone looking for a low-risk option to start running their own business,” said Jon Perry, Exhibition Director, Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo.
“Our alliances with the key industry bodies, such as the Franchise Council of Australia, means we can guarantee visitors to the show will have access to the most up-to-date and relevant information currently available.”
With more than 50 business and franchise systems, many major brands have so far been confirmed, including MyHome, Jim’s Paving, Retail Food Group, Profit Runner and TeleChoice.
Normal admission is $12.00 for adults. Each ticket allows entry on both days of the expo.
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