The leisure business Jumping J-Jays is in a rebuilding phase after the recession, with banks starting to look favourably at new business again.

There are more than 50 franchise territories in the network with plans to add five more to the system this year. Another goal is to have all franchisees focused on achieving their best.

ItÕs a system that is partnered with the newer kids party concept, Stufflers. Stufflers — Made by you: have you heard of the brand? If not, this expo will serve to show prospective franchisees what a Stuffler is and what the Stufflers franchise system all about.

There are two franchisees and a company location servicing Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast and the bear-building franchise has plans to grow the network with five more franchisees, and expand into Victoria.

“Stufflers has been trading in Australia for six months, and the concept and the attraction of the concept is really ramping up,” says franchisor John Newton. “With our first busy season completed we can truly understand why building your own bear is a $600 million industry in America and Australia is pitched for a big year.”