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MENTOR A-Z
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- Adam Ferrier
- Adam Franklin
- Amanda Gome
- Amanda Jesnoewski
- Amanda Watts
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- Bella Katz
- Brad Callaughan
- Brad Lindenberg
- Business Book Club
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- Cas McCullough
- Colin Benjamin
- Craig Hodges
- Craig Yeung
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- David Trewern
- Dean Ramler
- Debra Templar
- Dion Appel
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- Franz Madlener
- Fred Schebesta
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- Gillian Franklin
- Graeme McCormack
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Graeme McCormack
Graeme McCormack is founder and CEO of Faction, a SME and franchise operations firm. He is also a director of Prontier, a food manufacturing business, and previously spent five years as a Gloria Jean’s Coffees franchisee.
- Greg Hayes
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- Jacqueline Lehmann
- James Omond
- Jane Shelton
- Jason Rose
- Jo Burston
- Jonathan Weinstock
- Julia Bickerstaff
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- Ken Phillips
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- Lauren Ridgway
- Linnet Hunter
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- Marc Peskett
- Marcia Griffin
- Mark Campbell
- Martin Nally
- Michael Folmer Hansen
- Michael Fox
- Michael Giles
- Michael Halligan
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- Ned Dwyer
- Nick Crocker
- Nicole Kersh
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- Orsi Parkanyi
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- Paul Clements
- Paul Page
- Philip Alexander
- Phil Weinman
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- Rebekah Campbell
- Rene Sugo
- Reuben Buchanan
- Robert Krigsman
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- Sahil Merchant
- Scott Robinson
- Simon Foster
- Simon Harris
- Steve Kingston
- Steve Torso
- Steve Wright
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- Greg Ferrett
- Tom O'Toole
- Tony Faure
- Tony Glenning
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- John Russell
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- Vicki Crowe
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- Walid El-Khoury
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- Yvonne Adele
Latest
Where should I try to open a fast food franchise?
When it comes to the two main types of franchisee locations – high street versus shopping centre – it’s vital to weigh up the pros and cons.
How can I find the right franchisees to expand my business?
You need to get the foundations of franchising in place before you start looking for franchisees.
Is franchising my business worth the time and effort?
Unless you develop proper operations and training systems, becoming a franchisor can quickly turn into a legal and managerial nightmare.
How detailed should my franchise manuals be?
As a franchisor, you are obligated under the Franchise Code of Conduct to provide your franchisees with detailed, up-to-date manuals.
How do I get people to my café?
There are a number of strategies you can use to attract new customers and develop regular customers.
Should I speak to existing franchisees before I sign up?
It’s imperative you engage with a number of existing franchisees before you become one yourself.
Is a bad franchisee the sign of a bad franchisor?
Franchisee unrest should never be treated as the sole measure of a franchisor's competence.
Should I team up with other franchisees to lobby our franchisor?
If there is a need for franchisees to form an independent body, then I would suggest there has been a significant breakdown in communications.
How closely should I be overseeing my franchisees?
To paraphrase the philosophy of McDonald's legend Ray Kroc, if you make them (franchisees) successful, then it will go to follow that we (franchisor) will be successful too.
Should I choose to buy an Australian or overseas-owned franchise?
The most important thing to consider when assessing a franchise from overseas is whether the franchise is being operated from Australia or not.
I wonder if I’d feel too constricted being a franchisee?
Being a franchisee involves being comfortable in conforming to set business policies and procedures initiated by others.
Are franchisees well protected from rogue franchisors in Australia?
It pays to do your own due diligence when delving into the world of franchising.
We’re thinking of buying a franchise. Do franchisors usually demand lots of paperwork to be completed?
Operating a small business, whether it be a franchise or an independent business, requires the owner to constantly attend to paperwork.
I’m looking to buy a franchise and have been presented with a lengthy contract. Help!
The highest priority when considering any franchise and the contractual documentation is to engage the services of a solicitor who specialises in business law.
What are the main benefits of becoming a franchisee?
Buying into a business, whether a franchise or independent, will be the most personally challenging and life-changing decision they’ll ever make.
