What would you say if someone told you that you didn’t have to be stuck in the 9-5 rat race for the rest of your working life? What would you do with the opportunity to stop working for someone else, invest in yourself and own your own business? Would your ears prick up? Would your eyes widen? Would you take the bull by the horns?

The fact is, many of us dream of owning our own business and working for ourselves, but the risk of starting something from scratch with little to no business experience or support is enough to turn majority of people off the idea.

But there’s another way to dedicate yourself, your skills, your capital and your time towards creating wealth for yourself – owning and operating your own franchise business.

Early this year, the Australian National Retailers’ Association (ANRA) reported that the retail sector is on track to achieve one of its best years since the GFC. Furthermore, of the $144 billion that the franchising sector contributes to the Australian economy, the 2014 Franchising Australia Report indicated that retail franchise systems have grown overall more than any other franchise models; signs of promising opportunities for potential franchisees.

Support and taking on a proven business model are two of the main attractions for people looking to enter into the franchise arena.

With the backing of a reputable brand as well as ongoing support from experts with years of franchise experience in training, operations, product and store development, marketing and business management, future franchisees have access to the tools, knowledge and support they need to help them build their own profitable franchise business.

With 15 years of experience, Retail Zoo provides comprehensive support services easily accessible by their franchisees to generate high performance growth in proven and profitable retail businesses.

Seeing huge potential in the food retail market, Retail Zoo expanded to include BOOST Juice Australia, BOOST Juice International, Salsa’s Fresh Mex and CIBO Espresso; each utilising a collaboration of Retail Zoo’s collective support services that provided everything they needed to stimulate growth and success.

Using the same proven growth platforms and structures that saw BOOST Juice become a market leader and succeed on an international level, Salsa’s Fresh Mex is seeing soaring profits and rapid store openings across Australia. Under Retail Zoo’s management expertise and with an ongoing relationship of training and support, CIBO Espresso is on track to follow in the footsteps of these successful established brands.

With nurture, care and experience, Retail Zoo has the expertise for any retailer to join forces with, and maximise their growth potential.

How do you best determine what’s right for you, and what you would truly enjoy? How do you know which one represents the best business opportunity?

Retail Zoo is hosting 5 Franchise Information Nights across Australia; in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane throughout March 2015.

Retail Zoo wants to provide those considering the franchise route with the tools and information that will assist and guide them through their important decision making process.

There is a myriad of opportunities in today’s franchise world, and attending a Franchise Information Night may help you understand if franchising is for you and if any of the Retail Zoo brands are a fit for you.