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Celebrating Excellence: 2026 Franchise Industry Award Winners
The Franchise Industry Awards (FIA) returned this year as the flagship celebration of excellence within the Australian franchise sector. Across an impressive field of finalists, this year’s winners were recognised for outstanding achievement, innovation, and leadership across the franchising community.
Proudly Supported By: Our FIA 2026 Sponsors
Meet the Sponsors Powering the 2026 Franchise Industry Awards We are proud to introduce the valued Sponsors of the Franchise Industry Awards 2026. Their support is instrumental in delivering a premier event that recognises excellence, innovation, and leadership across the franchising sector. Please join us in thanking our FIA Sponsors: Diamond ANZ Hitch Minke Tyro Ruby Access Offshoring […]
Meet the 2026 FIA Finalists: Celebrating the Best in Franchising
Meet the 2026 FIA Finalists: Celebrating the Best in Franchising The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Franchise Industry Awards (FIAs), recognising excellence, innovation, and leadership across Australia’s franchising sector. This year, an impressive 104 finalists have been selected across 23 categories, showcasing the depth of talent, resilience, and outstanding […]
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Inside Town & Country’s new support strategy for franchise buyers
WRITTEN BY SARAH STOWE Casual dining chain Town & Country Pizza & Pasta is doing things a little differently when it comes to signing up and nurturing franchisees. From the first phone call through to grand opening, the franchisor is invested in the relationship: determining if the franchise buyer is right for the brand; matching the potential […]
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Payday Super is here. Is your network dealing with it?
As of 1 July, super must be paid every pay cycle and received by employees’ funds within 7 business days. For networks without clean payroll processes, the exposure started this week.
Stacey Gilbert
The FCA provides important support to Snap-on as a franchisor and its’ franchisee network. The FCA’s advocacy for the industry is second to none and importantly, is always done in consultation with its’ membership.
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National Franchise Manager
Carlos Antonius
It’s a privilege to contribute and participate in Australia’s franchising sector for over 20 years, developing scalable and sustainable businesses whereby Australian franchise investors participate and contribute to our Australian economy.
Franchising like many businesses contributes and supports the local communities in which they serve, from employment opportunities through to a vast array of initiatives to improve the wellbeing of their local communities.
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