Why this family business is sticking with bricks-and-mortar but ditching the checkout
The Party People is preparing to open more bricks-and-mortar stores and is trialling scan-and-go technology to keep up in the retail game.
Ombudsman reports record $7.2 million in penalties amid wage theft crackdown
The fair work ombudsman has reported $7.2 million in penalties for 2017-18, a 49% increase on the prior year as it continues to crack down on wage underpayment.
ACCC calls for tougher penalties for dodgy franchisors, but advocates say it needs to “man up” on improving disclosure
The ACCC wants tougher penalties to tackle dodgy franchisors, but it has rejected calls for it to administer a public database to improve disclosure.
Fair Work Ombudsman finds “systemic issues” within the Domino’s network
Pizza giant found to have underpaid 20 employees.
Husqvarna admits it likely misled franchisees following ACCC action
Outdoor power tools company Husqvarna Australia has admitted it likely misled its franchisees when it told them that the Franchising Code of Conduct did not apply to their dealership agreements.
ACCC considers allowing small businesses and franchisees to collectively bargain with the big end of town
Australian small businesses and franchisees may soon be able to freely collectively bargain with big business and suppliers, with the ACCC considering collective bargaining class exemptions for the sector overall.
Daiso franchises fined $355,000 over thousands of unsafe products
The operator of six Daiso franchise stores in Melbourne has been fined $355,000 by the Federal Court of Australia for selling thousands of unsafe products.
Guzman y Gomez scores $44 million investment to grow to 500 stores in Australia and launch in the US
Mexican fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez has secured a whopping $44 million investment from local investment firm TDM Growth Partners.
Why SumoSalad has placed itself into voluntary administration
Australian food retailer SumoSalad has placed itself into voluntary administration in order to give the company some “breathing space”.
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.
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.
