Everything you need to know about franchising can be found in the one location at the Sydney Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour from Friday 14 June to Sunday 16 June. Here, you can scout the many exhibitors from industries such as food and beverage, home services, retail, education and training and financial services.

EXHIBITORS

So who will be there? Expect to find some of the larger names in the industry such as Outback Jacks Bar and Grill, Senior Helpers, Movenpick, Pack & Send, Total Tools and VIP Home Services. Keep your options open though as new and lesser known franchises such as Crave Australia and Paleo Caf_ will present their fresh new concepts to the market.

Here are three more exhibitors showcasing their brands at the Sydney expo:

CHEM-DRY AUSTRALIA

Chem-Dry is a carpet cleaning franchise that offers environmentally safe services by using a cleaning method that consumes little water and has a rapid drying time.

New franchisees will be supported and trained by an experienced team, not just on the cleaning process (which includes carpets, upholstery, tiles and grout, rugs and mattresses) but on business ownership, marketing and operations.

The introduction of the XTS unit, the latest piece of equipment that lowers investment, maintenance and repair costs, enables Chem-Dry to offer more services to commercial customers.

A turnkey cost of $24,990 plus GST will provide new franchisees with equipment, uniform, ongoing training and support, cleaning products, training DVDs, a promotional pack, an online package and business coaching.

Franchisees pay a flat royalty fee and do not have to contribute to a national marketing fund.

DIGITAL CENTRAL DESIGN

Digital Central specialises in hiring signs to the real estate industry and achieves a high turnover from this niche market.The business offers a next day installation service, and an online order and tracking system.

Franchisees are able to work this mobile business in their own hours from a home base. In this business customer service is key and franchisees need to be hard working, ambitious, people-focused and enjoy working outdoors. With plans to expand to South Australia this year, Digital Central currently has opportunities available in New South Wales, Queensland, ACT and Western Australia.

To invest in a franchise will cost between $80,000 and $120,000; the support provided includes a specialised field consultant to assist franchisees with their business.

MENCHIES FROZEN YOGHURT

Menchies’ self-service concept offers a fun and exciting experience for customers and franchisees. Its store design features a ‘bubble’ in the middle and allows franchisees and staff to interact and engage with customers at all times. The excitement of endless yoghurt mixing opportunities is coupled with store giveaways, arts and crafts activities, party room and outdoor seating.

With over 100 rotating yoghurt flavours and more than 70 toppings available in each store, customers can choose from 12 to 20 flavours at any given time.

Menchies has opportunities for experienced business executives looking to grow their portfolio, experienced entrepreneurs seeking to manage and develop a business and individuals to own and operate their own business.

Franchise packages will cost between $320,000 and $375,000 and includes on-site pre-opening support, real estate and development, ongoing training, post-opening support and advisory services.

• Check out here to read about exhibitors Appliance Tagging Services and Auto One Australia and look out for more info next week about other brands and services participating in the Sydney show

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