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Sponsor profileThe Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) is the industry bodyrepresenting, and working for the benefit of, the Australianfranchise sector. A sector worth over $131 billion is worthsupporting.Whether we are offering advice on best practice franchising,scrutinising government policies affecting the sector,promoting franchising in the media or providing professionaldevelopment services to our members, the FCA does its part tomake the Australian franchise sector a positive, sustainableplace to earn a living.The FCA is here to help all members of the Australian franchisesector – franchisors, franchisees and suppliers – in a variety ofdifferent ways, to make sure the sector is a vibrant place to dobusiness.Mr Steve Wright, Executive DirectorThe FCA is a nationally incorporated not-for-profit association with its national head office inMelbourne, Victoria.The FCA is closely affiliated with franchising associations around the world, and is a foundingmember of the Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation (APFC). It is also a member of the WorldFranchise Council (WFC).MembershipMembership of the FCA is voluntary, and is open to any organisation or individual involved in thefranchise sector, including franchisees, franchisors, lawyers, accountants, banks, consultants,academics, publishers and others.Membership means solidarity. FCA members belong to an association where their peers worktogether for the betterment of the sector. FCA members share a common method of doing business– not a common business. For this reason, franchisors, franchisees and suppliers can freely exchangeideas without fear of losing a competitive edge.Phone: 1300 669 030Web: www.franchise.org.auEmail: info@franchise.org.au6 | P age