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TodayMonday, 20 May 2013

Franchise review to introduce “good faith provision” in franchising

The long awaited publication on Friday of the government’s review of the Franchising Code of Conduct has been welcomed by the franchising sector. by Cara Waters
 

Wednesday, 08 May 2013

Retail Food Group’s social media hub set to up the ante for franchisors

Franchisors look set to face increasing pressure from franchisees to implement social media polices, after Retail Food Group established a “social media command centre”. by Michelle Hammond
 

Thursday, 18 April 2013

Bakers Delight property head demands a “rebalance” in rental negotiations

Australia’s most successful bakery franchise Bakers Delight has joined a push by retailers to “rebalance” the power between landlords and store owners in setting rent prices. by Yolanda Redrup
 

Thursday, 28 March 2013

Royalty holidays a no-go after legal battle over gym franchise

A High Court case between two New Zealand gym owners has been settled after a franchisor renamed and re-branded three gyms. by Cara Waters
 

Tuesday, 12 March 2013

We scream for ice-cream: Baskin-Robbins and Ben & Jerry's plan another 230 stores

Competition in the Australian ice-cream market is heating up, with two major players announcing expansion plans. by Cara Waters
 

Wednesday, 06 March 2013

Sherpa Kids scout for up to 100 franchisees with big Oz expansion plans

NZ childcare franchise Sherpa Kids is growing in the UK and has its sights set on the Australian market too. by Michelle Hammond
 

Monday, 11 February 2013

Franchisees call for action on "churning" and "good faith" in government's franchise review

The National Franchisee Coalition says the current franchise code offers little protection to franchisees from rogue operators. by Michelle Hammond
 

Friday, 08 February 2013

Secret Recipe franchise collapses after investors spent $7 million in start-up costs

An ambitious food franchise chain has come unstuck after start-up costs doused its flames. by Cara Waters
 

How well do you need to speak English to run a business in Australia?: Franchise report

A new report shows many more people with English as a second language are taking up franchise opportunities, but some in the sector are wary of the trend. by Michelle Hammond
 
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