Franchising
Franchising
“Moving deck chairs on the Titanic”: Legal headaches as franchising reforms flounder
A prospective overhaul of the franchising sector risks becoming ineffective if concerns about dispute resolution are not addressed, experts warn.
Franchising, Hospitality
‘Millennials expect more’: Ex-Huxtaburger chief Matt Fickling is on a mission to shake up Australia’s ramen game
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.
Franchising, Legal
Brisbane franchisee taken to court for allegedly paying overseas worker as little as $8 an hour
Two The Ironing Shop franchisees are facing Federal Court for allegedly underpaying a student employee with wages as low as $8 an hour.
Franchising
The Franchising Code of Conduct might be under review, but don’t hold your breath
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.
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
