Preface

Hayley Drew | Editor CGB Publ ishing Pt y Ltd

Thank you for choosing the 2020 Australian and New Zealand Business Franchise Guide. Chances are you are thinking about embarking on a significant investment decision and lifestyle change by starting your franchising journey.

The Business Franchise Guide is your introduction and manual to the world of franchising. An industry expert authors each chapter in the book.

Inside, readers will find helpful articles from a range of franchising experts including, Mary Aldred – CEO of the Franchise Council of Australia, Mick Keogh, Deputy Chair at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Dr Sudha Mani a Senior Lecturer at Monash University and franchisor-franchisee relations expert, and many

more.

This comprehensive guide will lead you through all the steps necessary to fulfil your dreams of owning your own franchise business. The Business Franchise Guide can be utilised as a hand reference on specific topics or can be read straight through to give you a sound knowledge base regarding what is involved in buying, owning and running a franchise business.

Becoming a franchisee comes with certain benefits that you otherwise don’t have access to if you start a business from scratch. Franchises offer the independence of small business ownership supported by the benefits of a big business network, and you don’t necessarily need business experience to run a franchise.

The franchise industry offers first-time business buyers a wide variety of options across Australia and New Zealand. Not only are there thousands of franchise categories and companies to choose from, but there are a variety of franchise opportunities in different price ranges.

No matter where you are on your franchising journey, the team at the 2020 Australian and New Zealand Business Franchise Guide wish you best the of luck on your franchising journey.