Brendan Kingwill is a Business operator in Regional Victoria. Brendan established the BK’s Takeaway Franchise System and opened stores in Trafalgar, Korumburra, Heathcote, Geelong and Warragul. He also operated a store in Yarragon. Brendan’s 25 + years of business development has seen him become a recourse to the Business community as well as Local Government. Brendan has been a strong advocate for Small Business and Regional issues. Between he and his wife they currently run 6 small businesses simultaneously. He is actively involved in the Business community and has done this through the Media and via the following groups.

Victorian Small Business council- 4 years

Regional Business Council- 8 years

Trafalgar Chamber of Commerce- 20+ years

Baw Baw Business Advisory Board- Inaugural Chairman

Baw Baw Independent Business Council-Founding Member

Committee for Gippsland advisory group on Coal Future

International Involvement

Brendan was invited to be a speaker by Australian Investment Cambodia (AIC) in 2017. Brendan has been back many times presenting the benefits of small business and the wonders of the Gippsland Region to 100s of people. Brendan has also made a lot of contacts that wish to invest in Australia He has established contacts in this country as well as work in Vietnam. Brendan hosted several Business tours in Victoria, Queensland and South Australia with clients looking to invest and/or Migrate. He enjoys the relationships that have been established.

Community Involvement

Brendan Has been involved in many community and business groups over the years. Brendan’s love of cricket saw him serve on the local cricket committee for over 20 years predominantly in executive roles and was awarded a life membership. Brendan also coached both the senior and junior sides and is a duel Premiership player. He is a dedicated Golfer with skills that don’t quite match his ambition but enjoys a hit with friends. He is a dedicated fishman and gets out whenever time permits. Brendan is also a one-eyed Swans supporter in the AFL. (Australian Football League)

Family Involvement

Brendan is a strong believer in Family value and credits most of his success to the support and guidance he received from his parents when starting out. Brendan has 2 Daughters that both work with him and between he and his wife they have 10 Grandchildren. Brendan looks forward to them growing up and joining him in business. Brendan values the Children growing up and spending time in his business life. His Step Children have 4 children between them and also regularly visit him in the office. Although this can be very tiring at times, but always enjoyable