Franchise Council of Australia
The Franchise Council of Australia is the peak business organisation representing a compliant, sustainable and profitable franchise sector.
FCA VIC Breakfast: Learn from top marketing professionals
Wednesday 22 March 2023
As a franchisor, it is essential to keep up with the latest marketing trends and updates. Hear from three very different brands about how they have navigated through this new era of marketing, and how they have worked to evolve their marketing to suit the current trends and strike the right balance with the needs of their franchise partners, including driving potential customers to their brands.
Attend this breakfast to:
-Tap into the wealth of knowledge and experience of top marketing professionals
-Learn proven strategies for reaching your target audience and driving sales
-Stay up-to-date on the latest marketing trends to stay ahead of the competition
-Get expert insights and advice to help you refine your own marketing approach
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
FCA QLD Breakfast: Choosing the Right Path in 2023
Thursday 23 March 2023
Each year brings its own challenges and opportunities for small business.
2023 is proving no different and once again franchised businesses are well placed to learn from the experiences and successes of others.
Join us on Thursday 23 March for an update from our newly appointed QLD Small Business Commissioner, Dominque Lamb who will discuss:
“What’s next for small business - practical tips to help you stay out of trouble and some short cuts along the way”.
In addition we will be hearing from a panel of successful QLD franchisors on their overseas expansion experiences and learnings from the February International Franchise Association convention.
And, of course, we will be providing plenty of time for networking with your franchise friends and peers.
Queensland Cricketers Club
WA State Chapter Coffee Catch-Up
Wednesday 8 February 2023
Getting the best from your team.
Dome Maylands
WA State Chapter Christmas and End of Year Celebration
Wednesday 7 December 2022
Join our WA FCA State Chapter Committee and your fellow franchising peers for a night of celebration and festive cheer as we share our wins from the year.
Enjoy finger food and drinks while catching up with your colleagues at the final FCA event of 2022.
Let's celebrate the end of the year by acknowledging the challenges we faced and getting ready for what 2023 will bring.
OPTUS Stadium
SA State Chapter Christmas and End of Year Celebration
Thursday 1 December 2022
Join our SA FCA State Chapter Committee and your fellow franchising peers for a night of celebration and festive cheer as we share our wins from the year.
Enjoy finger food and drinks while catching up with your colleagues at the final FCA event of 2022.
Let's celebrate the end of the year by acknowledging the challenges we faced and getting ready for what 2023 will bring.
Glenelg Golf Club
QLD/NT State Chapter Christmas and End of Year Celebration
Wednesday 30 November 2022
Join our QLD/NT FCA State Chapter Committee and your fellow franchising peers for a night of celebration and festive cheer as we share our wins from the year.
Enjoy finger food and complimentary drink on arrival while catching up with your colleagues at the final FCA event of 2022.
Let's celebrate the end of the year by acknowledging the challenges we faced and getting ready for what 2023 will bring.
The Ship Inn
VIC/TAS State Chapter Christmas and End of Year Celebration
Wednesday 30 November 2022
Join our VIC/TAS FCA State Chapter Committee and your fellow franchising peers for a night of celebration and festive cheer as we share our wins from the year.
Enjoy finger food and drinks while catching up with your colleagues at the final FCA event of 2022.
Let's celebrate the end of the year by acknowledging the challenges we faced and getting ready for what 2023 will bring.
Findex Offices
NSW/ACT State Chapter Christmas and End of Year Celebration
Tuesday 29 November 2022
Join our NSW/ACT FCA State Chapter Committee and your fellow franchising peers for a night of celebration and festive cheer as we share our wins from the year.
Enjoy finger food and drinks while catching up with your colleagues at the final FCA event of 2022.
Let's celebrate the end of the year by acknowledging the challenges we faced and getting ready for what 2023 will bring.
Findex Offices
FCA WA Franchisors & Master Franchisees Lunch
Monday 28 November 2022
FCA WA Franchisors & Master Franchisees Lunch
Kailis Bros Leederville
WA State Chapter Social Networking Night
Tuesday 20 September 2022
The FCA WA State Chapter Committee invite you to attend our upcoming Social Networking Night to be held at The Flour Factory in Perth on Tuesday 20 September.
Join us for networking, finger food and drinks in a social setting, with plenty of time to make new connections, share stories and learn from each other within the broader franchising network of WA.
Be inspired by your fellow Western Australians making an outstanding difference in their business, their franchise system and community as we acknowledge and celebrate our Business Essentials WA Regional Excellence in Franchising Awards finalists and announce the State's winners.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Flour Factory (The Sherry)
FCA NSW Afternoon Tea: The Future of Retail
Wednesday 14 September 2022
Join us for an exclusive afternoon tea event on the future of retail, where you will hear from industry experts Brian Walker and Anastasia Lloyd-Wallis from the Retail Doctor Group.
Richard Goodman, Chief Executive Officer of Foodco will also be giving a presentation and Q&A session where he will focus on the changes across the Foodco group as they have dealt with the challenges across all markets they operate in.
The experts will then come together for a panel session, hosted by Richard Thame, Chief Executive Officer of CouriersPlease.
Foodco Head Office
FCA VIC Breakfast: Recruiting the Right People
Tuesday 13 September 2022
In 2022 one of the major challenges currently confronting employers, Franchisors and Franchisees is the attraction, recruitment, and retention of great people.
Who are you looking for, where do you find them, is your recruitment process fit for purpose?
Never before has it been more important to get your processes right.
From understanding where to look, to the recruitment process itself, to onboarding and understanding why people stay and just as important, why they leave, join our industry experts for an interactive workshop on best practice tips on finding, recruiting and retaining the right people for your business.
Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne
VIC/TAS FCA Regional Excellence in Franchising Awards Night
Thursday 8 September 2022
Please join us to celebrate VIC/TAS franchising's highest achievers with a fabulous cocktail party in a sophisticated, design-led function space atop the new AC Hotel by Marriott.
Be inspired by those in your State making an outstanding difference in their business, their franchise system and your community.
Don't miss this great opportunity to socialise with your peers at the regional night-of-nights with toasts, good cheer and all the excitement of the Business Essentials FCA VIC/TAS Excellence in Franchising Awards!
Dress code: formal attire
AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank
SA Sundowner: Franchising Post-Pandemic
Wednesday 31 August 2022
Franchise franchise systems have become more robust, agile and innovative after the last two years. In many cases, they are stronger and more resilient despite a changing community and economy.
Join our panel of industry experts for a discussion on how their franchise brands navigated the COVID-19 marketplace, lessons learned, and plans for the future. Taylor Collison will also be providing a market update and insights for franchising.
Our special guest the Hon Andrea Michaels, MP will be addressing members on her priorities in the Small and Family Business portfolio, as well as outlining the key issues and opportunities for SA small businesses.
Be inspired by your fellow South Australians making an outstanding difference in their business, their franchise system and community as we acknowledge and celebrate our SA Regional Excellence in Franchising Awards finalists and announce the State's winners.
This event is not one to be missed!
Glenelg Golf Club
QLD/NT FCA Regional Excellence in Franchising Awards Night
Tuesday 30 August 2022
Please join us to celebrate QLD/NT franchising's highest achievers with a fabulous cocktail party in a classically boutique Parisian-inspired space.
Be inspired by those in your State making an outstanding difference in their business, their franchise system and your community.
Don't miss this great opportunity to socialise with your peers at the regional night-of-nights with toasts, good cheer and all the excitement of the Business Essentials FCA QLD/NT Excellence in Franchising Awards!
Dress code: formal attire
Ovolo - The Inchcolm
NSW/ACT FCA Regional Excellence in Franchising Awards Night
Tuesday 16 August 2022
Please join us to celebrate NSW/ACT franchising's highest achievers with a fabulous cocktail party in a timeless Parisian-inspired garden parlour.
Be inspired by those in your State making an outstanding difference in their business, their franchise system and your community.
Don't miss this great opportunity to socialise with your peers at the regional night-of-nights with toasts, good cheer and all the excitement of the FCA NSW/ACT Excellence in Franchising Awards!
Dress code: formal attire
The Grounds of Alexandria - The Atrium
FY2022-23 Summit - Doing Business
Thursday 28 July 2022
What’s in store for business in 2022-23? Hear how to prepare for the challenges and leverage the opportunities from the experts such as leading economist David Plank from ANZ Bank.
Gain valuable insights on topics ranging from the culture of adopting change and recruiting new franchisees to adapting your customer offer to incorporate sustainability and single-use plastics.
Waterview in Bicentennial Park
FCA Franchisee Forum
Wednesday 13 July 2022
The Franchise Council of Australia is pleased to announce the Franchisee Forum - a new interactive online event series specifically designed for franchisees.
In 2022, the Franchisee Forum will focus on one of the major challenges currently confronting employers - the recruitment, attraction, and retention of great people.
VIC WIF Breakfast: Creating Happier and Healthier Workplaces
Thursday 16 June 2022
The FCA Women In Franchising Committee invites you to a special breakfast event on ‘Creating Happier and Healthier Workplaces’.
Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne
NSW WIF High Tea: Burnout, confidence and finding balance
Friday 3 June 2022
With all the turbulent ups and downs of the last few years, the pandemic brought to the forefront what many have been avoiding for years, burnout. Confidence plummeted, stress levels rose and on one hand we lost clarity and focus but on the other discovered things that we never knew about ourselves - better relationships, stronger connections, a work life balance that had been desired for too long and greater transparency on what was really important.
Rydges Norwest Sydney - Rebellion Bar & Grill
FCA VIC Breakfast: Creating a Culture of Innovation
Wednesday 25 May 2022
Join our industry experts for an interactive workshop on best practice industry tips on innovation and technology adoption.
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
WA State Chapter May Coffee Catch-Up
Thursday 5 May 2022
Local Area Marketing in the COVID recovery world – new ideas and insights
Dome Cafe
NSW/ACT State Chapter Christmas Function
Wednesday 15 December 2021
The FCA NSW/ACT State Chapter Committee invite you to join your friends and associates from the franchise sector to network and share some Christmas and end of 2021 cheer.
Aerial UTS Function Centre
VIC State Chapter Christmas Function
Thursday 9 December 2021
The FCA VIC State Chapter Committee invite you to join your friends and associates from the franchise sector to network and share some Christmas and end of 2021 cheer.
Niche on Bridge
QLD/NT State Chapter Christmas Function
Thursday 2 December 2021
Join the QLD/NT State Chapter Committee for a night of celebration and festive cheer.
Come and join your fellow members as we discuss a million reasons why we are looking forward to 2022.
The Ship Inn
WA State Chapter Christmas Sundowner (CANCELLED)
Thursday 18 November 2021
The FCA WA State Chapter Committee invite you to join your friends and associates from the franchise sector to network and share some Christmas and end of 2021 cheer.
Swan River Hotel
FCA Webinar with Bernard Salt AM
Thursday 11 November 2021
FCA Webinar with Bernard Salt AM
FCA Legal Symposium 2021
11am - 3:30pm AEDT 19 & 20 October 2021
The franchise sector's essential guide to legal information and developments, the FCA's annual Legal Symposium returns online for 2021 on 19-20 October.
New Franchising Code of Conduct – Compliance Essentials
11am - 3pm AEST 22 & 23 September
This workshop is designed to provide practical information for franchise systems to help implement the changes within their own business, including advice from specialist franchise lawyers, in-house legal counsel and leading franchise systems.
FCA VIC Breakfast: Creating a Culture of Innovation (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 15 September 2021
Join our industry experts for an interactive workshop on best practice industry tips on innovation and technology adoption.
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
WA FCA Regional Franchising Awards & Social Networking Night
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Please join us to celebrate WA franchising's highest achievers and mix and mingle at a fabulous cocktail party in a creatively charged urban oasis.
Be inspired by those in your state making an outstanding difference in their business, their franchise system and your community.
Don't miss this great opportunity to socialise with your peers at the regional night-of-nights with toasts, good cheer and all the excitement of the FCA WA Excellence in Franchising Awards!
QT Perth
QLD/NT FCA Regional Excellence in Franchising Awards Night (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 21 July 2021
Please join us to celebrate QLD/NT franchising's highest achievers with a fabulous cocktail party in a unique art deco hotel.
Be inspired by those in your State making an outstanding difference in their business, their franchise system and your community.
Don't miss this great opportunity to socialise with your peers at the regional night-of-nights with toasts, good cheer, and all the excitement of the FCA QLD/NT Excellence in Franchising Awards!
Dress code: formal attire
Ovolo Fortitude Valley
WIF High Tea: Managing Burnout and Balance (CANCELLED)
Friday 16 July 2021
The Pandemic - what it taught us about burnout, confidence and finding balance.
Rydges Norwest Sydney - Rebellion Bar & Grill Restaurant
VIC/TAS FCA Regional Excellence in Franchising Awards Night
Wednesday 14 July 2021
Please join us to celebrate VIC/TAS franchising's highest achievers with a fabulous cocktail party whilst you enjoy stunning views of the Yarra River.
Be inspired by those in your State making an outstanding difference in their business, their franchise system and your community.
Don't miss this great opportunity to socialise with your peers at the regional night-of-nights with toasts, good cheer, and all the excitement of the FCA VIC/TAS Excellence in Franchising Awards!
Crowne Plaza - Pearl Riverfront
NSW/ACT FCA Regional Excellence in Franchising Awards Night (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 13 July 2021
Please join us to celebrate NSW/ACT franchising's highest achievers with a fabulous cocktail party in a timeless Parisian-inspired garden parlour.
Be inspired by those in your State making an outstanding difference in their business, their franchise system and your community.
Don't miss this great opportunity to socialise with your peers at the regional night-of-nights with toasts, good cheer and all the excitement of the FCA NSW/ACT Excellence in Franchising Awards!
Dress code: formal attire
The Grounds of Alexandria - The Atrium
FCA QLD Breakfast Event: Looking & Getting Ahead
Thursday 13 May 2021
After a COVID gap year, we can’t wait to get back together again over breakfast with each of you to hear from guest speakers and provide an opportunity for you to share ideas with your franchising peers.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear from a hand selected panel, sharing their insights as well as an opportunity to discuss hot topics with your peers in franchising.
Queensland Cricketers’ Club
April WA State Chapter Monthly Coffee Catch-Up
Thursday 22 April 2021
Join us for a discussion about the many financial considerations associated with the current economic environment.
This will be an audience-led session, facilitated by Graham Downs - Downs Accounting, whereby the topics most relevant to you and other attendees will determine the agenda, so bring along your burning question or discussion topic you would like canvassed on the day.
This session is suited to Franchisors, franchisees and suppliers.
Cost: Free for members, $20 for non-members
Dome Cafe
FCA's VIC Economic Breakfast
Tuesday 20 April 2021
After an unprecedented year, what does 2021 hold for Australia and the franchising sector?
The VIC-TAS Chapter invites you to hear NAB's Group Chief Economist Alan Oster share what he sees unfolding on a global, national, and local scale in a keynote presentation at the FCA's VIC-TAS 2021 Economic Breakfast.
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
WA State Chapter Coffee Catch-Up
Thursday 4 March 2021
The changing legal landscape - proposed changes ahead and what that means for you
Join us for an informal discussion on what legal changes are ahead for businesses in the franchise sector including:
-Franchising Code of Conduct
-COVID recovery
-Unfair contracts
-Employment law
Cost: Free for members, $20 for non-members
Dome Cafe
VIC State Chapter Networking Event
Thursday 25 February 2021
2021 promises to be one of change and possibilities and we have shown that as a community we are stronger together.
• FCA CEO Mary Aldred will outline key priorities for the sector in 2021
• Make new connections and catch up with fellow franchisors/franchisees/suppliers and our key partners.
• Take this opportunity to network and share success stories amongst your peers.
Cost:
Members - $60
Non-Members - $99
*Please note, all pricing is inclusive of GST.
Niche on Bridge
