Where you need to be if you are looking to be your own boss

Sarah Stowe

If you’re looking for proven and profitable ways to become your own boss, the Melbourne Franchising & Business Opportunities expo is the place to be.

The Franchising Expo will showcase more than 100 franchisors, advisors, and industry insiders ready to assist people start or grow their own business.

“The Melbourne show is traditionally the biggest one for the year and visitors will find a wide range of business ideas, from lucrative food and beverage or home services franchises to innovative ideas such as aerial drones, beer line cleaning and app development,” says Fiona Stacey, event manager.

“It means the Expo is really a one-stop-shop and the only place where you can meet face to face with such a wide range of franchisors, consultants, suppliers and advisors from industry and government.”

The Melbourne show will feature a wide range of franchises in the hospitality industry, with exhibitors such as Franchised Food Company’s (FFC) Mr Whippy, Lenard’s, New York Slice, Degani, The Coffee Club, Xpresso Mobile Caf_, Sharetea, The Jolly Miller, BK’s Takeaway, Papa John’s, Spudbar, and Ferguson Plarre.

Retail Food Group will be showcasing leading brands including Donut King, Michel’s Patisserie, Brumby’s Bakery, Crust Gourmet Pizza, Pizza Capers, Gloria Jean’s and The Coffee Guy.

There will also be international franchise offerings across a range of industries, plus a delegation of 12 franchises from Malaysia.

Stacey says the diversity of franchises and price entry points is a huge drawcard for the Franchising expo.

“Some visitors come with specific businesses in mind, while others are open to new ideas, in industries they had never previously considered,” she says.

“We also attract entrepreneurs wishing to grow their business through the franchising model. They come because the Franchising Expo is the country’s leading event to find information and inspiration to start, build or grow your own business.”

So will you make an appearance on the weekend of the 26th- 28th August? The expo will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from 10am-5pm. Get your tickets now and use the promo code FMG.