How do I become a franchisee
Get qualified to work as a franchisee with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
As a Franchisee you’ll pay yourself a salary from the business profits. Salaries vary according to industry and business profitability, but $1,800 per week ($93,600 annual salary) before tax is a realistic wage for Franchisees at this time.
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There are approximately 1,160 Australian franchise systems, and 79,000 business units are operating right now. Franchisees operate in many industries and employment sectors — but fast foods are some of the most well known.
Source: Business Franchise Australia and New Zealand
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Get started as a Franchisee with the Certificate IV in Small Business Management or the Certificate IV in Franchising. These courses take 6-12 months to complete and will help you develop a business, finance, and marketing plan for your business. Apart from skills and training, you’ll also need working capital and finance to buy the franchising rights and business premises. Franchisees can start their franchised business in three ways; Convert their existing business to a franchise (eg, your independent real estate becomes an LJ Hooker), buy an existing franchised business that has already been operating (eg, you buy your local LJ Hooker that has been operating for 10 years) and then setup a new franchise outlet (eg, you buy commercial premises and trade as an LJ Hooker).
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Further reading
How your idea could change your life…and the lives of others
27th July 2018
What can you do with a Diploma of Business?
3rd March 2021All franchisee courses
- BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business
- BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
- BSBESB402 Establish Legal and Risk Management Requirements of New Business Ventures
- BSBESB403 Plan Finances for New Business Ventures
- BSBESB407 Manage Finances for New Business Ventures
Franchisee careers
Franchisees operate their business under the established brand of a franchisor — strictly complying with their operating procedures, uniforms, stock, suppliers, and branding. McDonald’s, Subway, and LJ Hooker are some famous examples of franchises in Australia.
Most Franchisees have a heavy workload (at least in the first 5-8 years of business), managing daily operations, marketing, sales and production output. At the same time overseeing administration, HR and recruitment, safety, and compliance. Franchisees usually have to attend meetings and training with the franchisor.
