DISCOVERY DAY

Fresh concepts and established brands will be showcasing their business opportunities at the Brisbane Franchising Expo.

Visit the Brisbane Franchising expo.

Give yourself a head start in your franchise search at the upcoming franchise expo in Brisbane. The expo is a handy combination of franchises showcasing their business models and opportunities, and insights and advice from experts in the field who can shine a spotlight on the complexities of franchising.

For anyone considering taking the leap to being their own boss, a visit to a Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo can be a worthwhile part of the discovery process.

Each day at the event there’s a free seminar program available for visitors to attend. The seminar theatre is located right at the centre of the expo so it’s easy to find, and there are no bookings required.

The topics range from an overview from the Franchise Council of Australia on why franchising could be the right business choice for you to hearing from successful franchisees about the challenges they have faced and overcome.

Exhibition manager Fiona Stacey says, “Attending the Franchising Expo is a great way to find out what you need to know and meet real people who can explain the ins and outs of their business venture.”

Daily keynote speakers will be able to share valuable experiences on being in business, and reveal what motivates them.

BIG BUSINESS, SMALL BUSINESS

Typically the expo is a mix of food and service-based franchises, so it delivers a one-stop shop opportunity to get closer to buying your own business.

There are an estimated 1000+ franchise brands in Australia – the sector is worth at least $144 billion. It’s small business that’s big business.

So visiting an expo to see a fraction of these brands is a great way to get a feel for how the businesses operate on a personal level.

If you’re thinking of buying a franchise, do some preparation and go armed with questions. Franchisors like to talk to prospective franchisees about their businesses – what the work is, how franchisees can make money, what support is provided, the sort of costs involved in investing in the business. And with so many franchises on display, it’s an easy way to compare offers, not just from a cost perspective but how franchisor teams engage and respond to queries.

BRANDS ON SHOW

Whether you are focused on finding a heritage brand with an established reputation or want to discover the newest and latest business concept, the expo will deliver. There are franchises to suit every pocket and every interest. Do you love food and hospitality? Are you keen to use your sales skills? Do you need to work flexible hours from home? Are you geared up for an active role? Is working with children high on your wishlist? Franchises that cater for these needs – and many more – will be exhibiting.

And that’s the beauty of a franchise expo: you just might find the perfect business that you didn’t know existed!

Some of the businesses will have franchisees on hand so you can gain some valuable insights.

Advisory services are among the exhibitors so it’s easy to drop by and ask any burning questions you have about how franchising works, rules and regulations, how best to do your research, and membership into industry associations.

Make sure you stop at the Inside Franchise Business stand and visit the Franchise Council of Australia to find out more.

Franchisees, franchisors and advisers are all on tap for the interested potential buyer to find out more.