Business Advice

Small businesses can now collectively bargain with their suppliers without first needing the consumer watchdog’s approval.

Reforms designed to better protect franchisees from unfair conduct in the $154 billion franchising industry will come into effect next month.

Three South Australian McDonald’s franchisees are facing allegations of workplace breaches in the Federal Court, after the South Australian Branch of the SDA lodged a landmark case.

A group of franchisees of the gym chain Viva Leisure are taking legal action against their franchisor over a change to their agreement.

The federal government has used the budget to announce plans for a new mandatory franchise disclosure registry to help prospective franchisees access the information they need.

A Jim’s Mowing franchisee is filing a compensation claim against the Victorian government, after he was forced to stop working during the COVID-19 lockdown.

The ACCC is renewing calls for prospective franchisees to “do their homework” after a courier company was fined $1.9 million.

Hardware giant Bunnings has acquired the 61-year-old family-run tile and bathroomware business Beaumont Tiles.

Gelato brand Gelatissimo is scheduled to enter the US market this year and will also accelerate its expansion plan in Australia.

Laser hair removal network Laser Clinics Australia has become the subject of legal action, after a group of its franchisees lodged a letter of dispute seeking $80 million in compensation.