“No question”: Franchises are more successful than other small businesses, says Boost Juice founder Janine Allis
Shark Tank investor Janine Allis has dismissed concerns around franchising in Australia, revealing Boost Juice franchise inquiries are 'stronger than ever'.
Why education is needed to make franchising more appealing to women
Many female franchisees remain unaware of key benefits of franchising, such as assistance from governments and franchisors.
How Delish Deliveries fixed its business and saved some Aussie Farmers Direct franchisees at the same time
A Sydney-based grocery delivery business has swooped in to help a number of Aussie Farmer Direct franchisees after the company’s collapse earlier this year.
An Aussie in Dallas: Poolwerx founder John O’Brien on what it’s really like doing business in the States
The differences between Australian and American approaches to business might be subtle — but ignore them at your own peril.
Franchise fined nearly $100,000 by watchdog for poor record-keeping
A former Caltex franchisee has been handed nearly $100,000 in penalties by Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman over serious breaches of record-keeping laws.
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 favour of a Deed of Company Arrangement put forward by the company’s director.
Uncertain future for 50 franchisees after chocolate cafe chain Oliver Brown collapses into voluntary administration
Around 50 franchised stores of chocolate cafe Oliver Brown face uncertain futures.
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 Pizza, Pizza Capers and Gloria Jean’s are probably safe.
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 Fairfax and 7:30 investigation into the company's franchise model
Royal commission hears bank crushed Wendy’s franchisees by doubling loan repayments
The banking royal commission has heard the Bank of Queensland doubled the monthly repayments on a business loan without telling a franchisee couple, forcing their business into liquidation.
ACCC calls for million-dollar penalties for dodgy franchisors
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is calling for powers to seek million-dollar penalties for poorly behaved franchisors.
Lord of the Fries is planning to open 100 stores in India as local sales hit $25 million
Lord of the Fries has had its eye on the Indian market for some time, and this week announced plans to open 100 outlets in India over the next 10 years.
