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The past three years have been tough for many Australians. COVID lockdowns, natural disasters and global instability have had a significant impact on many small businesses.

Having been through several recessions and challenging business environments in Australia over the years, the one thing I have found is that when the economy begins to emerge from a difficult period, there are enormous opportunities for the franchise sector, especially that part of the franchise sector offering simpler, low-cost service units.

Getting into business for yourself can be daunting, therefore a great option is buying a franchise. The advantages of buying a franchise business, instead of a traditional start-up, are many, such as brand name and awareness, training and support, systems and processes, and ultimately, proven success.

Getting a start in business can be difficult, it may mean putting in long hours and fighting for relevance in a crowded market.

All businesses are affected by seasonality and ebbs and flows, but with the right initiatives you can make sure you’re getting the most out of your franchise all year round and also make it more resilient to change and unexpected hurdles, which are the norm for businesses right now. 

In this post pandemic era, every industry in Australia is experiencing the challenges of not only finding staff but getting staff to work and inevitably keeping them!

2022, 2023 or 2024. These are the three answers to one simple question. When is the government banning plastic plates?   

Management buyout for fitness chain  The CEO and management team of Jetts Fitness Australia has led a management buyout of the brand’s franchise division from parent company Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), according to a media report.  

Well, we all know the restaurant/takeaway/food industry has undergone a transformation with the arrival of COVID. Lockdowns, staff shortages, supply problems, customers changing the way they want to eat – it’s been a minefield out there. But not all is lost – there is in fact, much to crow about. But the same old just… Continue reading What’s happening with food service in 2023

While COVID trading restrictions and rules have been consigned to the rear-view mirror, significant new challenges for small businesses across Australia have emerged.   One set of challenges is well known, and the other less so.