Health club chain Viva Leisure faces legal action from 53 Fitness Plus franchisees
A group of franchisees of the gym chain Viva Leisure are taking legal action against their franchisor over a change to their agreement.
ACCC urges franchisees to “do their homework” after court fines nation-wide courier franchise $1.9 million
The ACCC is renewing calls for prospective franchisees to “do their homework” after a courier company was fined $1.9 million.
“Levelling the playing field”: New ombudsman backs bigger fines for large automotive companies breaching the franchise code at the expense of small business
Multinational car companies found to seriously breach the franchising code could soon face up to $10 million fines.
Bruce Billson’s plan to ‘energise enterprise’ as Small Business Ombudsman
Bruce Billson says he still has a passion for "energising enterprise", as he plans to elevate the profile of SMEs across the Commonwealth.
Franchisees stand to win more rights, as Labor Senator Deborah O’Neill’s bill passes Senate
Franchisees could gain more rights under a private senator’s bill, which passed the Senate with a three-vote majority on Monday.
ACCC launches legal action against Retail Food Group over “false, misleading and deceptive conduct”
Disgraced franchising giant Retail Food Group is facing legal action for allegedly misleading its franchisees when selling them loss-making stores.
Meet the 21-year-old entrepreneur franchising his tutoring business in anticipation of a one-on-one learning boom
The pandemic may have disrupted life for students, but this 21-year-old entrepreneur sees opportunity in the tutoring market.
Physio franchisor Back in Motion caught with allegedly unfair contract terms
Physio chain Back in Motion has removed allegedly unfair contract terms from its franchise agreements after an ACCC investigation.
Brendan O’Connor: Why Labor wants $10 million penalties for dodgy franchisors
Today Labor's Brendan O'Connor and Deborah O’Neill will introduce a Private Senator’s Bill to further reform the franchising sector, increasing penalties for franchisors that do the wrong thing.
Morrison government disregards calls for a franchising overhaul, opting for minor changes to regulations instead
The Morrison government has balked at calls for an overhaul of franchising, and will instead pursue minor changes to existing regulations.
American burger chain Five Guys seeks 20 stores in Australia as family business signs on as master franchisee
Five Guys has signed on an Aussie master franchisee, with plans for 20 stores, as yet another American fast-food giant sets down roots Down Under.
Miniso Australia in financial turmoil after master franchisee collapses, owing $14.6 million
The Australian master franchisee for multinational discount retailer Miniso has collapsed into voluntary administration after the COVID-19 pandemic saw sales plummet.
