Author: Jason Gehrke on
31 January 2012
There are three fundamental differences for potential franchisees investing in new, lesser-known franchise brands compared to larger household names which serve essentially the same market.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
18 January 2012
News of the bankruptcy of former Olympic basketballer and high-profile multi-unit franchisee Shane Heal has generally received more attention in the sporting pages than in the business press.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
10 January 2012
This article first appeared July 19, 2011.
For many people who buy a franchise, it is usually their first time in business.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
3 January 2012
This article first appeared April 5, 2011.
The words "buy" and "sell" are often used in relation to the acquisition and transfer of franchise businesses, but what do franchisees actually buy?
Author: Jason Gehrke on
21 December 2011
The year 2011 has provided many challenges for franchising. Further attempts by state governments to interfere with the legislative framework that applies to the sector nationally, along with a turbulent retail environment and a general shortage of franchise candidates have challenged almost all franchise systems operating in Australia.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
13 December 2011
Conflict can occur in any relationship, and franchising is no different.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
15 November 2011
Forget what you thought about Generation Y being the next big group of potential franchisees, it appears that baby boomers are driving growth in franchisee numbers, according to an analysis of more than a decade of franchising research.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
26 October 2011
The passage of the Small Business Commissioner bill in South Australia's upper house last week heralds a new and dangerous era for franchising in that state.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
11 October 2011
The Federal Government vehemently opposes the introduction of state-based franchise legislation but is largely powerless to prevent its introduction by states such as South Australia or Western Australia, and is unlikely to challenge the constitutional validity of state franchise laws.
Author: Jason Gehrke on
4 October 2011
The future of uniform franchise regulation in Australia is hanging by a thread as a handful of independents and minor parties which control the balance of power in the South Australian upper house decide the fate of SA's Small Business Commissioner Bill.
