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Jayson Westbury, CEO of the Franchise Council of Australia, joins Joel Kleber from Jim’s Group in a must-watch conversation about the future of franchising.

With Australia facing the world’s most overregulated franchise environment, Jay shares his bold vision for industry-led reform, lighter red tape, and a fairer system for both franchisees and franchisors.

They discuss:

Jay’s strategy to shift regulatory power back to the industry

How government red tape is stifling small business growth

A new ratings system to expose good, bad, and ugly operators

What Jim’s Group thinks of the FCA now—and why that’s changing

Whether you're a franchisor, franchisee, or just franchise-curious, this is essential viewing.

Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction: A different kind of episode with the FCA CEO
0:11 – Meet Jay Baikie: Background in lobbying and the travel industry
1:39 – The FCA's turnaround: From rough patch to renewed focus
2:30 – Jim’s major concern: Franchise code is too heavy-handed
4:30 – Why small franchisees are being crushed by compliance
6:10 – A proposed solution: Industry-led reform and smarter regulation
7:00 – How car dealers triggered nationwide code changes
8:54 – Franchises like Jim’s caught in unnecessary red tape
10:00 – Jay’s plan: FAMO — a peer-led mediation and accreditation body
12:50 – The travel industry success story: What franchising can learn
16:00 – Why grassroots support will be key to regulatory change
18:00 – What FCA can offer Jim’s franchisees and franchisors
20:30 – Franchise Industry Awards: Open to all, not just FCA members
23:20 – October Convention & Certified Franchise Executive program
27:15 – Stepping outside the Jim’s bubble: Why it matters
28:50 – What’s next: A tailored FCA membership approach for Jim’s

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