Franchising
Franchise fined nearly $100,000 by watchdog for poor record-keeping
A former Caltex franchisee has today been handed nearly $100,000 in penalties by Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman over serious breaches of …
Oliver Brown set to emerge from voluntary administration
Belgian-inspired chocolate cafe chain Oliver Brown is set to emerge from voluntary administration, after creditors of the company voted in f…
Uncertain future for 50 franchisees after chocolate cafe chain Oliver Brown collapses into voluntary administration
Around 50 Oliver Brown franchise stores face uncertain futures after the company collapsed into voluntary administration, reportedly owing $…
Donut King’s days may be numbered, but Crust and Gloria Jean’s are safe
The dramatic fall in fortunes of Aussie franchise giant Retail Food Group may spell doom for Donut King and Michel’s Patisserie, but Crust…
Mortgage Choice to review structures as franchisees claim distress: Is momentum building for change?
Mortgage Choice has told the Australian Securities Exchange it will review its remuneration structures for franchisees in the wake of a Fair…
Royal commission hears bank crushed Wendy’s franchisees by doubling loan repayments
Bank of Queensland doubled the monthly repayments on a business loan without telling a franchisee couple, forcing their business into liquid…
ACCC calls for million-dollar penalties for dodgy franchisors
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has used its submission to the Senate’s inquiry on the effectiveness of the franchising c…
Lord of the Fries is planning to open 100 stores in India as local sales hit $25 million
Vegetarian fast food business Lord of the Fries has had its eye on the Indian market for some time, but as the brand unveils plans for a 100…
Why Melbourne grocery startup YourGrocer has bought the last pieces of Aussie Farmers Direct
Melbourne food delivery business YourGrocer has bought the intellectual property and customer database of collapsed grocery franchisor Aussi…
Franchising inquiry: Is it time Australia launched a franchise court?
Tensions are running high in the world of franchising and Australia needs a new court to deal with them, according to legal and business exp…
