Interested in a retail franchise? Despite the well-reported challenges of the retail sector there are niche brands that maintain their relevance to today’s consumer.

Find out more about some of the specialist retailers who are seeking growth through franchising. Here are four brands who are showcasing their business models at the Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo in Sydney.

Battery World, stand A27

This retailer has been trading for more than 20 years, and now has a network of more than 110 stores across Australia.

With a product range that stretches from car and SUV to 4×4, camping, biking and marine batteries, it’s proved to be resilient through Covid-19. Not only does it have a wide product reach, franchisees pride themselves on exemplary service.

Indicative of a high level of service is Battery World’s 24-hour roadside service, free battery health checks and fitting as well as recycling.

It provides contactless click and collect and free home and business delivery.

Poolwerx, stand B35

Poolwerx, the Australian Established Franchisor of the Year 2016. offers a growth path for ambitious franchisees who can start out in a van, progress to multi-vans, a retail store and vans and then on to a multi-store operation.

This multi-award winning Aussie business has been trading for nearly 30 years. Last year it scooped

In 2020 the pool service brand took out the Franchise Council of Australia’s Excellence in Marketing award, and Queensland business development manager Phil Colburn was named Field Manager of the Year.

The big focus for the business is to create a profitable partnership with franchisees.

The Lott, stand B41

The Lott is the home of Australia’s official lottery games and operates through retailers. The government-regulated Lotteries help to support Aussie communities with over $1.4 billion* available for hospitals, schools and sporting groups.

It’s a massive franchise network of almost 4,000 franchisees, operating across the country except for Western Australia.

Included in the Lott are four licensed entities: Tattersall’s Sweeps Pty Ltd, Tatts NT Lotteries Pty Ltd, New South Wales Lotteries Corporation Pty Ltd, Golden Casket Lotteries Corporation Ltd, and Tatts Lotteries SA Pty Ltd.

*State Lottery Taxes FY20 Australia-Wide (ex. WA).

Sleepy’s, stand A40

This national bedding retailer has both franchised and company-owned stores and it’s been trading for 20 years.

Sleepy’s works with local Australian manufacturers and suppliers to source high quality mattresses, bases and bedding accessories with an eye on innovations that will help customer improve their health and their sleep.

It is a wholly owned Australian business  with a simple business model, on the lookout for potential business owners keen to achieve their own goals.

Looking for a business services franchise? Perhaps a cleaning business would suit you? Or are you more focused on a hands-on building or auto opportunity.

Check out the full list of exhibitors and book your free ticket (using the code FMG) here.