Group buying to slow unless market leaders innovate, new research shows
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
The group buying industry won't grow unless it innovates and starts taking advantage of customer databases in new and interesting ways, according to new research.  ...

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Julia Ross eyes $26 million payday as battle for recruitment firm to drag on
Friday, 26 November 2010
The takeover battle for Ross Human Directions, the recruitment firm owned by leading female entrepreneur Julia Ross, is set to drag on until at least December 16 as the company's board continues negotiations over a takeover bid from listed recruitment company ...

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WA Liberal Party won’t introduce proposed franchising laws into Parliament – but rich list member Jack Cowin isn’t happy
Thursday, 18 November 2010
The Franchise Council of Australia appears to have won the battle to stop a Western Australian private member's bill that would have introduced a new set of franchising regulations to the state.  ...

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Last-minute rival bid halts takeover of Julia Ross’ recruitment company
Friday, 12 November 2010
The takeover battle for Julia Ross's listed recruitment company Ross Human Directions took an unusual turn yesterday, with a shareholder vote on a takeover offer from Malaysian company Peoplebank Holdings adjourned after a last-minute rival bid was launched ...

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Battle for Ross Human Directions heats up as Malaysian firm increases bid in response to Jack Cowin
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
The battle for control of listed recruitment firm Ross Human Directions is heating up, with Malaysian bidder Peoplebank increasing its bid by more than 13% in response to suggestions that Hungry Jack's owner Jack Cowin may launch a rival bid.  ...

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Burger King bought by private equity firm 3G capital in $US4 billion deal
Friday, 03 September 2010
America's second-largest fast food franchise Burger King has agreed to a $US4 billion takeover offer from investment group 3G capital, sending the company's shares up 23% to $US23.25 overnight.  ...

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Jack Cowin buys Mrs Crockett’s Kitchen, plans expansion
Friday, 17 July 2009
ComGroup Supplies, a company owned by Hungry Jack's owner Jack Cowin, has acquired ready-to-eat food company Mrs Crockett's Kitchen and plans to expand the business by merging it with its existing bagged-salad business, Salad Fresh.  ...

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Does franchising need fixing?
Thursday, 16 July 2009
It was an extraordinary attack. In late June, the Opposition's small business spokesman Steven Ciobo dramatically called on Federal Small Business Minister Craig Emerson to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into the franchising sector which recommended major ...

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Westpac set to sell fast food shops as retail downturn bites
Thursday, 07 August 2008
Westpac Banking Corporation is likely to sell off 64 Australian fast food properties worth about $100 million because of tougher refinancing and retail conditions.  ...

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Jack Cowin inspires WA franchise inquiry
Monday, 05 November 2007
The Western Australian Government has announced the terms of reference for the inquiry into franchising in WA. The inquiry, which will be chaired by franchisee Chris Bothams, manager of the South East Metro Small Business Centre, follows cries for help from ...

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