Experts join forces to form Business Development Company
Retail Sales Company (RSC), Retail Property Company (RPC), Franchise Alliance (Victoria & Tasmania) and John Downes & Associates have recently merged to form the Business Development Company (BDC).

Get on board the InXpress freight train
The US and UK network of InXpress freight services has just expanded into Australia.

Healthy sprinkles at Donut King
Donut King recently launched Australia’s only donuts with artificial-free icing and sprinkles.

Souvlakihut dips toes into North Queensland market
Souvlakihut, has branched out into North Queensland with its first regional store opening earlier this year in Townsville, creating over 20 jobs in the local area.

Free seminars for potential franchisees
McLean Delmo Accountants & Business Advisors will be holding free seminars on 24 March, 5 May and 23 June in Melborne. For further information go to www.mcleandelmo.com.au/events.

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• So You Want To Be the Boss?
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Pizza Capers make push into NSW
Queensland based franchise, Pizza Capers, has embarked on an aggressive expansion strategy for 2010 with plans to open 20 stores in the next three months and make its first foray into New South Wales.
Quest chief confident of economic upturn
Quest Serviced Apartments report they are one of the early beneficiaries of increased corporate confidence, as early 2010 sees a resurgence in business travel resulting in solid bookings for the accommodation franchise
Last chance to buy new Mr Rental territories 
The Mr Rental franchise, specialising in the rental of white goods and appliances, has announced that 2010 is likely to be the final year it is able to offer new territories.
Celebrating diversity the Fastway
For the team of Franchisees at Fastway Couriers Sydney, Australia Day was a time to pause and celebrate the beauty of living and working in such a culturally diverse nation.
Bakers delight in an amazing ‘wonder seed’
The partnership between The Chia Company and national bakery network Bakers Delight, will see the supply of chia seeds to 650 Bakers Delight bakeries across Australia and New Zealand.