Charlie Hachem
Founder, FABE (Food And Beverage Enterprises) | Co-Founder, Piccolo Me
Charlie Hachem is the Founder of FABE (Food And Beverage Enterprises) and Co-Founder of the nationally recognised café chain, Piccolo Me. Starting with a single espresso bar in Sydney’s CBD in 2012, Charlie—alongside his brother Roy—has grown the business into a multi-brand powerhouse with over 50 locations across Australia and internationally.
Under the FABE umbrella, Charlie oversees a diverse portfolio of brands including Piccolo Me, Sol Bowl, and the newly acquired South Australian institution, Bean Bar. Known for his "hands-on, heart-led" approach to franchising, Charlie has successfully scaled Australian coffee culture into new markets, recently launching Piccolo Me’s first international flagship in Lebanon.
2:15pm - 3:00pm
Friday 27th March 2026 Day 2
How to Scale Smart
Want to expand your business but don't know where to start? Questioning if it's the 'right time' despite economic challengs? Thinking a second, third or fourth venue could be a great growth opportunity? This session is designed to provide you with practical advice on scaling up, with insight on the key mistakes people make, the non-negotiables, and representation on those who have done it right, and have seen it pay off.
