Behind the headlines: Why retail, hospitality and franchising businesses are really shutting shop Franchising Doug Downer 24 February 2020 "It’s no wonder so many hospitality businesses are going to the wall. There's just no money left over after everyone has been paid."
“Moving deck chairs on the Titanic”: Legal headaches as franchising reforms flounder Franchising Matthew Elmas 12 November 2019 A prospective overhaul of the franchising sector risks becoming ineffective if concerns about dispute resolution are not addressed, experts warn.
‘Millennials expect more’: Ex-Huxtaburger chief Matt Fickling is on a mission to shake up Australia’s ramen game Franchising, Hospitality Matthew Elmas 8 October 2019 Brisbane-based Motto Motto is looking to shake up the market for Japanese food in Australia by focusing on restauraunt quality in a casual dining setting.
Brisbane franchisee taken to court for allegedly paying overseas worker as little as $8 an hour Franchising, Legal Priscilla Pho 23 September 2019 Two The Ironing Shop franchisees are facing Federal Court for allegedly underpaying a student employee with wages as low as $8 an hour.
The Franchising Code of Conduct might be under review, but don’t hold your breath Franchising Derek Minus 23 September 2019 The government has appointed a taskforce to review the Franchising Code of Conduct. So let's take a closer look at how it's faring.
“Something to hide?”: Franchisors fail ACCC compliance checks Franchising Matthew Elmas 28 August 2019 A round of ACCC compliance checks has revealed widespread non-compliance with franchisor regulations in the food services industry.
Regulation trumps resolution: The franchising taskforce’s initial findings should alarm franchisees and franchisors alike Franchising, Opinion Derek Minus 27 August 2019 Both franchisees and franchisors alike will be alarmed and disappointed at the government’s franchising taskforce’s initial approach.
“Rebuild it from scratch”: Franchising overhaul considers tougher fines and dedicated ombudsman Franchising Matthew Elmas 26 August 2019 A proposed overhaul of the $182 billion franchising sector is being hotly debated following the release of an issues paper last week.
The price of stamps is going up: Here’s why small businesses are happy about it Franchising Matthew Elmas 8 August 2019 Independent post offices have welcomed an increase in the price of stamps, although they're waiting to see what effect it would have on volume.
Jump! Swim Schools faces court over ACCC claim it misled franchisees Franchising, Legal Matthew Elmas 18 June 2019 Jump! Swim Schools misled franchisees by promising to set their pools up within 12 months, the ACCC has alleged in court documents.
