Thousands of entrepreneurial visitors flocked to the Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre in August, wrapping up a huge year for the event that’s celebrating 30 years as Australia’s showcase for the franchising industry.

“The success of the Franchising Expo celebrates over three decades now clearly shows the appeal of meeting face to face with the people behind the brands,” says exhibition manager Fiona Stacey.

An official event of the Small Business Festival Victoria, the Melbourne Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo featured over 100 exhibitors, who were able to connect with a diverse range of qualified, investment-ready visitors.

On the show floor there was plenty of action including tasty offerings from Pizza Capers’ new mobile food truck concept, Montagu Dried Fruit & Nuts and Twisted Sista gelateria café; fun and games for kids with GeckoSports; and free espresso courtesy of Hudson’s Coffee, Shingle Inn and Jonnee Coffee.

The Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo will return in March 2018:
Sydney: March 17-18 at International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour
Perth: 6 May at Crown Perth
Brisbane: July 21-22 at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank
Melbourne: August 25-26 at Melbourne Exhibition Centre, South Wharf.