The Sydney Franchising and Business Opportunities expo is where you’ll find the brands looking for people like you!  Exhibiting this year is Refresh Renovations which is tapping into the increasing demands for home improvement in Australia. 

Mark Zilm, general manager Australia, says that the renovation industry is a $30 billion industry, which is why Refresh Renovations is the “Wikipedia for Renovations.”

Zilm says the benefits of the franchise model are that it is a scalable model that can be as large as a franchisee could want. There are “targets in place, but no ceiling.” Also, support from the network is available for IT and marketing systems.

He says potential franchisees need to be “business minded”, provide excellent service, and have an interest and passion in renovations. He adds that many franchisees have 10 to 15 years’ experience in the business.

One of the challenges for franchisees is understanding that finance is important, he says, especially for the first nine months before real revenue starts to kick in. Zilm also advises that potential franchisees be aware of behind-the-scenes admin like HR and OH & S.

However, he is confident in the industry’s potential.

“It’s no fad,” Zilm says. “People always need food, clothing, and shelter.”

The Sydney Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo will run from 18-20 March 2016 from 10am- 5pm at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park. Use the promo code FMG and get your tickets. For more information on the expo, click here.