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franchising in AUSTRALIA Franchise Council of Australia
About the Author The Franchise Council of Australia Limited (FCA) is the peak body for the $171 billion franchise sector in Australia, representing franchisees, franchisors and service providers to the sector. Membership of the FCA is voluntary, and open to any organisation or individual involved in the franchise sector, including franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers to the sector. The FCA strives to add value to the businesses of its members by providing advocacy, education, information and networking services and opportunities that support a prosperous and growing franchise sector which represent good value. The FCA recognises that its members have different needs, and that different types of members should co-exist harmoniously. Whether we are offering advice on best practice franchising, contributing to government policies, promoting franchising in the media or providing educational and professional development services to our members, the FCA does its part to make the sector a sustainable place to work.
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