Franchise Lending Summit

AUSTRALIAN FRANCHISE SUMMIT. (800 x 200 mm) (3)

The Franchise Lending Summit is a premier event designed for lenders and franchisors to enhance access to finance for quality franchise systems. It offers a day of professional development, with insights into the latest franchise sector trends, financing opportunities, and key legal and financial considerations. The program includes expert panel discussions, breakout sessions, and opportunities aimed at improving franchise lending decisions and fostering stronger franchise-lender partnerships.

The Franchise Lending Summit is an exclusive event for Franchise Systems and direct Franchise Lenders

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Registration Fee $450 plus GST per delegate

Venue: Norton Rose Fulbright – Level 5, 60 Martin Place, Sydney

PROGRAM – Thursday 7th November

8:30am

Registrations Open

9:00am – 9:30am

PULSECHECK ON THE AUSTRALIAN FRANCHISE SECTOR

Darryn McAuliffe, CEO FRANdata Australia, will deliver insights on the latest market activity, the current lending landscape and information extracted from FRANdata’s research activities and data warehouses.

9:30am – 9:45am

REPRESENTATION UPDATE

Jay Westbury, recently appointed CEO of the Franchise Council of Australia, will deliver his first impressions of the franchise sector and outline some of the key priorities of the association.

9:45am – 10:15am

WHO GETS ACCESS TO FRANCHISE FINANCE IN 2025?

Peter White, General Manager – Client Solution (Australia and New Zealand) will facilitate an open discussion with the most active franchise lenders around the current state of “lending programs” and the key actions that quality franchise systems can take to enhance their chances of being invited onto lending programs.

10:15am – 10:45am

MORNING TEA

10:45am – 11:15am

FIRST THINGS FIRST

A mixed panel of franchisors will discuss what they are looking for in new franchisees with a focus on equity contribution, recruitment disciplines, effective network planning and positioning franchisees for success from day one.

11:15am – 12:15pm

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS

Franchise lenders will have the opportunity to join a series of break-out sessions (facilitated by franchisors) of their choice to gain insights into key trends, risks and opportunities across selected categories

12:15pm – 12:45pm

LEGAL SPOTLIGHT

Maija Kerry, Partner Norton Rose Fulbright, will provide an overview of significant legal themes and documentation issues impacting Australian franchising today and the potential consequences for lenders and franchisors.

12:45pm – 1:45pm

LUNCH

1:15pm – 2:15pm

MEASURING AND MONTORING FRANCHISEE PERFORMANCE

A mixed panel of franchisors will discuss the common and custom metrics they capture and act on to protect and improve performance across their network.

2:15pm – 2:45pm

INSOLVENCY INSIGHTS: ADMINISTRATION TYPES AND KEY ISSUES FOR FRANCHISE SYSTEMS

Morgan Kelly, Partner EY will provide a refresher on the types of insolvency administrations, including the Safe Harbour provisions and special considerations for franchise systems.

2:45pm – 3:15pm

BEST PRACTICE SUPPORT

A mixed panel of franchisors and lenders will discuss the role of Early Warning Signs, what effective support programs look like and the tangible results they deliver.

3:15pm – 4:00pm

GETTING TO “YES”

Franchisors will have the opportunity to attend a series of breakout sessions where representatives of active franchise lenders will provide tips to help franchisors increase the number of positive credit decisions (and reduce the turnaround time) on the finance applications of their franchisees.

4:00pm – 5:00pm

SUMMIT CLOSE AND REFRESHMENTS

Please note program is subject to change.