Franchise Everything

Franchise Everything

Brendan Brown is the multi-site franchise owner of Poolwerx Shailer Park and Redland Bay in Southeast Queensland.   With over two decades of experience in civil engineering and construction materials including major infrastructure and precast concrete projects, Brendan reached a turning point in his corporate career and decided it was time to pursue something of his own.   Motivated by a desire to return to hands-on, technical work, he explored various industries before the pool industry caught his attention. After months of research, secret shopping, and conversations with the...

Franchise Everything

Greg Prussia is the National Business Development Manager at Bedshed, one of Australia’s longest-standing franchise brands, with over four decades of experience in retail franchising.   With a franchise model built on trust, collaboration, and consistent performance, Bedshed has created a network where many franchisees have stayed for decades, some since the 1980s and even passed their businesses on to the next generation.   Greg shares how the business supports both new and long-term franchise owners through open communication and shared decision-making. From participating in...

Franchise Everything

Speak to JD directly to help you make more sales!    Get JD’s free book:   John Dwyer (JD), founder of The Institute of Wow, joins us live at the Melbourne Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo for a high-energy conversation on one of the most powerful yet underused marketing tactics in business, insured prize promotions.   With decades of experience running successful campaigns for brands big and small, JD shares how businesses can offer customers the chance to win $50,000 or even $1 million in cash without actually paying out that amount themselves.  ...

Franchise Everything

Gabriel Lawyer is the franchise owner of Lounge Repair Guys in ACT, as well as a service coverage to other territories that stretches across key areas in New South Wales including the Mid North Coast, and Wollongong as well.   Originally from California, Gabriel moved to Australia in 2001 and began his career in a family café in Canberra before transitioning into national operations roles in the commercial furniture industry. It was through this experience that he first encountered Lounge Repair Guys as a service provider and eventually saw the business opportunity first hand.   In...

Franchise Everything

Damien Boehm, founder of UrbanClean, and Kirk Simpson, General Manager, shared insights into the key factors that have contributed to the franchise’s success. UrbanClean’s journey began with a focus on direct response marketing, where they built strong business relationships and won cleaning contracts by addressing customer pain points.    The company later transitioned to a regional model, empowering local entrepreneurs to offer more personalized support and grow their businesses. Central to their success was shifting franchisees’ mindsets from being just cleaners to becoming...

Franchise Everything

Varun Ashok, CEO of Mobile Experts, started with a single kiosk and a vision to make phone accessories and repairs more accessible, reliable, and customer-focused. Over 12 years, he has scaled that vision into a national brand with over 65 locations across six Australian states, supported by Stuart Cameron, the brand’s General Manager.   Now entering the franchising space, Mobile Experts is offering a unique opportunity: a low entry cost franchise model, paired with ready-to-operate stores, exclusive products, and strong relationships with major landlords like Westfield.   ...

Franchise Everything

Adam Wright is the Marketing Manager of Snap-on Tools Australia, a global franchise network built on over 100 years of history and a deep culture of trust, quality, and customer relationships.   In this episode, Adam shares how Snap-on’s globally recognised mobile tool stores operate across Australia and New Zealand, bringing premium, American-made tools directly to workshops and dealerships.    With over 4,500 franchisees worldwide, the brand continues to grow through a hands-on, solution-focused approach that goes beyond selling tools.   From structured call routes and...

Franchise Everything

What makes a franchise worth investing in? How can you tell if a brand will support your long-term success? In this episode, Darryn McAuliffe, CEO of FRANdata Australia, returns to share the seven signs that this franchise is a good fit for you. Drawing on real data and frontline insights, Darren outlines what quality looks like inside a franchise system.   Darren discusses:   Units: Why slow, steady expansion signals long-term health and why explosive growth can be a red flag. Financial performance: How to validate income expectations by speaking with franchisees at different...

Franchise Everything

Kyle Wallwork is a five-year franchise owner of Kwik Kopy Kawana Waters on the Sunshine Coast. With a 25-year background in hospitality sales across major hotel groups in Australia and New Zealand, Kyle transitioned out of the corporate world after a company merger led him to reassess his future.   Ready for a lifestyle shift and inspired to build something of his own, he explored different businesses before a conversation with Kwik Kopy led to an unexpected opportunity. The fit was right, from culture to values and he took over an established center with a long-standing team.   Kyle...

Franchise Everything

Kuresh Khan came to Australia from Nepal in 2007 as an international student, determined to build a better life. After completing his Master’s in Professional Accounting, he followed the conventional career path—four years in accounting roles. But with a child on the way and a growing desire for flexibility and financial freedom, he knew something had to change.   With no set plan, Kuresh stumbled upon a Houseproud Cleaning franchise listing on Gumtree. A few conversations later with the outgoing owner and HouseProud founder Paul Mitchell—Kuresh decided to take the leap.   Ten...