Hair care retail franchise Price Attack held its 2010 national conference in Fiji and invited former Prime Minister John Howard to address the delegates.

Howard praised the optimisim of the franchisees. “It brought together numerous men and women who are competitive small business operators. If the spirit I encountered at the conference is reflected throughout the franchise it should be very successful.”

The weekÕs schedule included a supplier trade show, educational presentations and the business awards event that acknowledges the key drivers of the Price Attack brand.

Price Attack multi-unit franchisees Simon and Leanne Finlay took out the Franchisee of the Year award. The Finlay husband and wife team have two South Australian stores at Tea Tree Plaza and Ingle Farm, and a third in Casuarina Square, Northern Territory.

Managing director Barry Jarred said “Simon and Leanne Finlay consistently strive for the highest standards and achieve excellence in all areas of the business. Getting one business system right is a challenge and here we have a family that is operating three stores in a hard retail environment and itÕs simply outstanding.”

Salon basin-partner Matrix will provide the couple with a $1000 marketing solutions voucher to further maximize their business potential.

The franchise chain also used the conference to announce business developments including an exclusive professional hair care label, the biggest investment in a Christmas promotion, and the introduction of a Trade Card for home hairdressers.