Doug Downer

Australia & New Zealand (Sydney Based)

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.

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, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
• He knows what it is like working in start-up and established networks.
• He has a track record of delivering significant comparable and new business growth with outstanding improvements in profitability and operational standards.
• Doug currently owns 4 franchises as a franchisee, so he knows all aspects of franchising.

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.