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Behind the Headlines – Jason Gehrke – 10 August 2026

Behind the Headlines

Australian chain immediately closes all US outlets; Faces class action Listed Australian-based Mexican food chain Guzman y Gomez (GYG) has announced the immediate closure of all its outlets in the…

What to expect in the first year of Payday Super

As of 1 July 2026, super must be paid for each payday – in line with salary and wages. Payday Super doesn’t change the amount of super you’re paying your employees, just how often you pay it.…

Becoming a Franchisee: What You Should Expect

By Doug Downer For many people, becoming a franchisee represents the fulfilment of a lifelong ambition. The opportunity to be your own boss, build wealth, create a legacy for your family and take…

The enquiry gap quietly costing franchise growth

For franchisors, growth conversations often gravitate towards the visible levers. More territories. More leads. More marketing. More local area activity. However, one of the most expensive barriers…

Buying a Franchise with Confidence: The Legal Process Explained

Buying a franchise is one of the biggest decisions a person will make, both financially and personally. It is also one of the best paths into business ownership, because you are buying into a proven…

Business Confidence Is Down, But Conditions Are Holding: What Franchise Owners Should Make of the Mixed Signals

Business confidence has softened in 2026, even while many of the hard indicators still suggest businesses are trading reasonably well. If that sounds like a contradiction, it is a little. For…

Home Services in the franchise sector

Despite the current economic unrest in the world in 2026 at global and local level, and with the Federal and State governments’ budgets all squeezing every cent out of taxpayers, investors and small…

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN YOU PURCHASE A HOME SERVICES FRANCHISE

Home services can mean various services like (1) care provided to customers within the customer’s home environment; (2) services for home projects such as maintenance, remodelling, construction,…