In Episode 51 of Tell Us Your F’ing Story features Damian and Joshua Hopper, brothers and co-owners of Bubba Pizza, sharing their family and franchising journey on the BDC Partners podcast. Growing up just 14 months apart, their childhood was shaped by moving around Australia due to their father’s retail roles and a strong family bond. Their dad’s early retail career and partnerships led to the creation of Bubba Pizza, a brand with roots in family nicknames and community connections.

Damian and Joshua started working in the business from a young age and eventually took over ownership from their parents. Through challenges like store closures, lease disputes, and maintaining brand compliance, they learned the importance of resilience and careful growth. With 23 stores as of early 2023, they continue to navigate the ups and downs of franchising with a focus on protecting the brand and supporting franchisees.

Key themes include the emotional rollercoaster of franchising, the impact of consumer confidence on takeaway food sales, and the significance of strong operational standards.

Learn more about Bubba Pizza here: https://bubbapizza.com.au

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In episode 50 of Tell Us Your F’ing Story, Jamie Keyzer, CEO of Floorworld, shares his journey from growing up in Berwick to leading a successful retail franchise. After working at Barbecues Galore and learning valuable lessons from his time at Masters and Clive Peeters, Jamie became the driving force behind Floorworld’s growth. Despite facing challenges in the past 12–18 months, Jamie is optimistic about the future.

His vision focuses on partnering with high-quality franchisees, enhancing IT systems for expansion, and adapting to the evolving market. Jamie's leadership emphasises the importance of strong partnerships and continued growth.

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In episode 49 of Tell Us Your F’ing Story, Stuart Harley, CEO of ComputerXplorers UK, shares his journey from growing up on the UK coast to owning multiple franchise brands. After exploring careers in sales and law enforcement, Stuart became a ComputerXplorers franchisee in 2019.

Despite COVID-19 disruptions, he adapted the business model and eventually took ownership of the UK brand. Stuart expanded by launching Active Explorers and acquiring UK rights to Quick Copy. His leadership emphasises innovation, hands-on experience, and franchisee collaboration to strengthen and grow the ComputerXplorers brand.

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In episode 48 of Tell Us Your F’ing Story, we speak with Jon Sully, CEO of BDC Investments, shares his journey in franchising, starting as a master franchisee for Michelle’s Patisserie in Victoria. He turned around the struggling brand by improving product quality, operations, and franchisee relationships, eventually expanding it to over 360 stores before selling to RFG. He also reflects on a failed venture in party retail, which collapsed due to supply chain issues and an inability to stay current with trends.

Now, the director of BDC Investments he focuses on supporting emerging franchise brands. He looks for proven business models, profitable franchisees, and ethical, humble founders offering strategic support without taking full control.

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In episode 47 of Tell Us Your F’ing Story, we speak with David Christie, Co CEO of Bakers Delight, one of the great Australian franchise businesses.

David shares his story from growing up on a farm in Zimbabwe to living in South Africa, travelling the world and meeting his future wife to be and Co CEO of Bakers. He spills the beans on some of the great success Bakers Delight has had, what has driven their growth, the importance of placing franchisee profitability at the centre of the business and more.

But it hasn’t all been plain sailing. He shares some of the lessons learned about expanding internationally, particularly in Canada and the US and the challenges of adapting to meet customer needs in those markets. A great listen from a great Australian success story.

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In the latest episode of TUYFS, we sit down with Tracy Cooper, CEO of Dokio, a groundbreaking communications marketing platform designed to streamline operations in the franchise sector. Tracy shares her journey about launching a solution that bridges the gap between sales, marketing, and compliance.We dive into the challenges franchises face in maintaining brand integrity while empowering local operators, and how Dokio's automation tools are transforming the way businesses manage marketing content. Tracy also discusses the platform’s global impact, working with large brands, and the role of AI in the future of marketing.Plus, we hear about the surprising lessons she’s learned along the way, the biggest misconceptions about marketing budgets, and why thinking small can lead to big success.Learn more about Dokio here: https://dokio.com/

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In the latest episode of TUYFS, we sit down with Michelle Price, Chief Commercial Officer at InXpress. Michelle shares her journey in the franchising industry, from her early career to helping entrepreneurs build successful businesses through the InXpress model.With a passion for empowering franchisees, Michelle discusses the key factors behind InXpress’s growth, the importance of strong support systems, and how the brand continues to innovate in the logistics space.We also hear about her hidden talent, her run-in with Keith Urban and a very entertaining flight to India!

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In the latest episode of TUYFS, we speak with Claire Wilson, CEO of The Alternative Board. From an early age, selling fruits from her family farm and negotiating with her siblings to work "in the business", Claire has been an entrepreneur at heart.

Her career has been one of decisions, from choosing an engineering degree at Oxford over a budding tennis career, to emigrating to New Zealand and later Australia to follow her path.

Although highly skilled technically, she always wanted to lean in to her people skills and be a business owner, leading to her taking on the master franchise for The Alternative Board in Australia.

Learn more about the Alternative Board here: https://thealternativeboard.com.au/

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In episode 43 of TUYFS, join hosts Bruce McFarlane and Jon Sully as they chat with Matthew Marshall from Retail Food Group

In episode 41 of TUYFS, join hosts Bruce McFarlane and Jon Sully as they chat with Dean Lightfoot from Nautical Bowls.

Uncover the story behind Nautical Bowls' journey into Australia from America with Dean Lightfoot. A seasoned franchisee who began his journey as a McDonalds manager to eventually owning a number of Subway franchises. Discover his secret to making turning a franchise into a profitable business.

Nautical Bowls combine healthy açai & superfood bowls with an uplifting atmosphere to truly deliver the best meal experience – leaving each guest feeling energized and full of life!

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