Mike Fuller

Mike Fuller is an Adelaide, South Australia based franchise specialist with over 20 years’ experience building, scaling, and restructuring franchise systems across Australia and international markets.

He played a central role in the global expansion of Cartridge World, relocating to San Francisco to establish the US franchise infrastructure and award Master Franchise rights across the United States and Canada. He later returned to Australia to design and lead Master Franchise training programs, appointing and training approximately 20 international Master Franchisees.

Following the private equity acquisition of Cartridge World, Mike became Managing Director for Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, and later Global Master Franchise Development Director. His role included appointing, training, restructuring, and exiting Master Franchisees, and developing global operational frameworks to support scalable growth.

Mike works with franchisors to:
> Develop scalable franchise and Master Franchise models
> Grow and restructure franchise networks
> Appoint, support, and exit franchise partners
> Prepare franchise systems for resale or exit

Snapshot of Brands Mike has developed:
Cartridge World, Ford Motor Company Australia (Quick Lane), Fernwood Fitness, CEX, Funk Coffee, Information Planet, Maria Anita’s Bakery, Auscare Home and Community, Messy Bubs, & XAS

At Clinch Group
Mike supports franchisors seeking structured growth, stronger network performance, and clear exit pathways.