Posts tagged "franchising"

A round of ACCC compliance checks has revealed widespread non-compliance with franchisor regulations in the food services industry.

A proposed overhaul of the $182 billion franchising sector is being hotly debated following the release of an issues paper last week.

The ACCC has reiterated its focus on unfair contract terms, encouraging businesses to get in touch if they believe they're being done a dodgy.

Michel's Patisserie franchisees are having their grievances formalised by lawyers this month ahead of a prospective class action claim.

Red Rooster, Oporto and Chicken Treat have been sold for about $500 million — and the new owner wants to take the businesses global.

Retail Food Group faces an ASIC probe over concerns it was not transparent enough with shareholders about a forthcoming deal to recapitalise its business.

Retail Food Group's shares have shot up like a sprout in recent days.

Domino's has been served with a class action lawsuit alleging it underpaid thousands of workers over more than five years.

Jump! Swim Schools misled franchisees by promising to set their pools up within 12 months, the ACCC has alleged in court documents.

It will be easier for small businesses to band together against rip-off deals under a proposal floated by the ACCC this week.

Languishing franchising giant Retail Food Group has been dealt another blow in wake of the government’s scathing franchising inquiry report.

When John O’Brien launched his pool-servicing business, he was never in it for the small time. Now, Poolwerx is a franchise empire with global ambitions.