(M) 0419 129 275
david@bizsalesready.com.au

Managing Partner / Co-founder
David has a wealth of business and commercial experience, having worked with some of our the most loved and common brands in various senior management roles. He has been a business broker since 2005 and has assisted many business owners with their exit strategies and finding a suitable buyer. David heads up the national sales team and manages the Biz Sales Ready operations. He is well versed in mergers and acquisitions, business sales, and buyer agent requirements.

(M) 0413 284 824
doug@franchiseready.com.au

Executive Director
Doug is an experienced Business Developer and Coach with an impressive 30+ year senior management history in developing and leading businesses within the Franchising sector. Specialising in SME Business Development and Growth, Coaching and Facilitating, Operations, Recruitment, Training, Supply Chain, Marketing, and all aspects of Franchising. He is a franchising expert. Doug has been recognised in the Top 30 Franchise Executives in 2019 and 2020. He knows what it is like working in start-ups and established networks. Doug has been responsible for the establishment of three start-up franchise systems including all aspects from strategy through to market entry. Doug has operated at CEO and Director level in 8 franchise systems. He also started, owns, and operates five successful SME Businesses of his own. Doug and his team at Franchise Ready have helped launch and support over 50 Australian brands grow through franchising by creating everything they need to scale and grow through franchising

(M) 0410 454 762
peter@franchiseready.com.au

Executive Director
Peter has a professional career spanning over 35 years in various industries. Peter was previously a franchise executive with McDonald’s Australia, and then moved to become the first franchisee for Amber Tiles, where he ran a successful business. Peter was also the owner of the popular Cookie Man franchise and grew the chain to over 60 stores. More recently, Peter has also been a CEO for a food franchise and continues to work with businesses to assist them to grow and maximise their potential. Peter brings a wealth of experience in exit strategies and acquisitions, and has had experience with growing brands in both China and India. In April 2022, Peter was also recognised as a Top 30 Franchise Executive in Australia.

(M) 0412 479 1323
carla@franchiseready.com.au

Operations Director
Carla Andrews works with clients to document and build upon their businesses’ procedures, articulating the key foundational building blocks of successful franchise brands. Carla has experience in all areas of e-learning, operations, recruitment, and people management in retail, QSR, hospitality and more. Carla specialises in project and change management of Learning Management Systems and Communications platforms, working with clients to enhance their training and engagement strategy in the franchising space.

Assistant Business Broker

Pradeep has been involved in networking and Business development for well over 15 years mainly in Australia and India across various domains. During the last 4 years Pradeep has been involved in Franchise Sales with Aramex Sydney mainly recruiting Franchisees and introducing new Franchise models within Aramex Sydney. During his tenure with Aramex, he recruited well over 150 Franchisees in both Green Field areas and assisting existing Franchisees in exiting the business. Pradeep is based in Sydney and has a passion to assist people with various business opportunities. He is also completing his Real Estate course to become fully licenced, and working under the guidance of our licensee.

(m) 0407 444 774

Business Broker (Melbourne)

Theo has had an impressive & successful track record in managing and owning a variety of businesses in hospitality for many years. His solid business background, communications skills & personal network has led to his extensive knowledge and experience in a wide range of business sales and acquisitions. Theo delivers great value to his clients with transparency & honesty, whether they are buyers, sellers or investors. This has allowed Theo to build strong long-time rapport with vendors and buyers.

Specialising in sales from small to large businesses, Theo has successfully sold many businesses across a wide variety of industries in Victoria & NSW.

He has a no-nonsense approach, an honest & open demeaner with the ability to work closely with vendors and buyers.

He is also a Licenced Estate Agent, member of the REIV & AIBB.

(m) 0401 688 650 Ozzie@bizsalesready.com.au

Exit Strategy Specialist - NSW

Ozzie is a knowledgeable business professional with 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. From working in franchises to helping to build them, Ozzie has mastered the craft of small business success and helping other entrepreneurs find financial freedom. With an MBA from UNSW, Ozzie specialises in assisting Buyers through Due Diligence, assisting sellers prepare their business Exit Strategy in preparation to list, and then facilitating the sale process through successful exchange. He takes pride in being able to provide valuable advice and assistance to those looking for answers when they need it most. His passion and dedication will certainly shine through.