Franchising
Franchising
“Something to hide?”: Franchisors fail ACCC compliance checks
A round of ACCC compliance checks has revealed widespread non-compliance with franchisor regulations in the food services industry.
Franchising, Opinion
Regulation trumps resolution: The franchising taskforce’s initial findings should alarm franchisees and franchisors alike
Both franchisees and franchisors alike will be alarmed and disappointed at the government’s franchising taskforce’s initial approach.
Franchising
“Rebuild it from scratch”: Franchising overhaul considers tougher fines and dedicated ombudsman
A proposed overhaul of the $182 billion franchising sector is being hotly debated following the release of an issues paper last week.
Franchising
The price of stamps is going up: Here’s why small businesses are happy about it
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.
Franchising, Legal
Jump! Swim Schools faces court over ACCC claim it misled franchisees
Jump! Swim Schools misled franchisees by promising to set their pools up within 12 months, the ACCC has alleged in court documents.
Franchising
Retail Food Group faces new class action lawsuit from Michel’s Patisserie franchisees, alleging loss and damages
Retail Food Group faces another possible class action as disgruntled franchisees take aim at the franchisor, claiming they could "take down" the giant.
Franchising, Retail
Retail Food Group admits to extending use-by dates on Michel’s Patisserie cakes, as franchising battering continues
Languishing franchising giant Retail Food Group has been dealt another blow in wake of the government’s scathing franchising inquiry report.
Franchising
Choose carefully: Why buying a franchise could be a doorway to your dreams or the gateway to hell
Thinking about buying a franchise? For every story of franchise success and happiness, tales of woe and despair abound with lives and savings left in ruin.
Franchising
Muffin Break general manager slams millennials for not wanting to do unpaid work
Muffin Break's general manager has suggested millennial workers aren't interested in unpaid work due to their "inflated" sense of self-importance.
Franchising
