Tereza Murray

Tereza Murray is a leading Australian Franchise and Business Consultant with more than 21 years of experience in franchising, both as a consultant and a franchisor. Backed by a long-standing track record growing some of Australia and New Zealand’s most recognised brands, Tereza brings practical expertise and proven strategies to business owners ready to scale.

Based in Queensland, Tereza works across both countries, supporting clients throughout Australia and operating actively in the New Zealand market, where she originally began her career. Her experience spans more than 30 years in business development across B2B and B2C sectors, working with start-ups, emerging brands, and established companies focused on serious growth.

Known for her honest and direct approach, Tereza and her small, highly skilled team assist around 50 business leaders each year from a wide range of industries. Together, they design robust growth models, implement streamlined systems, and provide practical support to help businesses expand with confidence.

Tereza Murray, a leading franchise consultant, in a professional setting.

Knowledgeable, qualified and down-to-earth

We have assembled a team of industry professionals who are knowledgeable, qualified and down to earth. We have many years of practical experience starting and running franchises and growing successful independent businesses. We don’t drag out the process to justify higher fees. We work quickly and prioritise focus areas to deliver the outcomes our clients need. On budget. We understand every business is as unique as its owner and don’t take a generic cookie-cutter approach. Whichever growth model our clients choose, our focus is to provide realistic strategies and advice to ensure you establish a structure that delivers the desired outcomes. Whether a franchise model, license model, CorAlliance® model or direct expansion, we focus on sustainable, scalable solutions to ensure you can continue to grow long after our work is complete.

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Steve Murray

Systems & Compliance

Steve Murray

Steve Murray

Co-Founder & CFO

With firsthand experience as a successful franchisor, Steve Murray brings practical, real-world insight to every stage of the franchise development journey. He works closely with our clients to provide expert guidance across financial modelling, territory design, Disclosure Document preparation, and franchisor compliance. Steve’s strength lies in translating complex requirements into clear, workable solutions that set our clients up for long-term success. His approachable style and deep understanding of the franchising landscape make him a trusted advisor for businesses looking to scale with confidence.

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Olivia Hitchens

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Founder at Artemide Law

Olivia Hitchens

Olivia Hitchens

Principal - Artemide Law

Olivia Hitchens advises Australia’s largest retailers, franchised networks, property owners and high-net-worth families. Olivia is a renowned Retail Law expert and the exclusive legal advisor to the Australian Retailers Association and its members.
Olivia and her team prepare our client's franchise agreements assist with a broad range of commercial legal needs, and support onboarding franchise partners.

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Nicole Newman

Marketing Manager

Caressa Mason - Tereza Murray Franchising

Nicole Newman

Marketing Manager
As our Marketing Manager, Nicole plays a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the brand presence of our clients. She leads the development of strategic marketing direction across digital, content, brand identity, and customer engagement to ensure every touchpoint is cohesive and commercially aligned. Nicole brings a strong blend of creativity and analytical thinking, applying data-driven insights to strengthen brand visibility and generate meaningful traction. Her experience across diversified industries enables her to translate complex ideas into clear, purposeful campaigns. Nicole’s approach ensures that all marketing activity, from content and collateral through to digital channels and partner integration, reflects the professionalism, growth ambitions, and unique value of each brand she supports.


Diana Ruiz - Tereza Murray Franchising

Diana Ruiz

Graphic Designer + Marketing

Diana Ruiz - Tereza Murray Franchising

Diana Ruiz

Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist

With degrees in Graphic Design and Multimedia and currently pursuing her Master’s in IT, Diana brings a rare combination of artistic vision and tech-savvy execution. Originally from Colombia, she has been calling Australia home for the past five years, working across branding, web development, digital marketing, and content creation. Whether it’s crafting stunning visuals, optimising social media campaigns, or diving into the latest tech trends, Diana does it all with passion and precision.