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The Franchise Council of Australia has welcomed the outcomes and recommendations of the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct, conducted by franchising expert Alan Wein. “This is the most comprehensive review undertaken of the Code since its introduction in 1998. Pleasingly, but not surprisingly, the Wein Report has found that the Australian franchise sector… Continue reading Franchise Council of Australia welcomes expert report on franchising
THE Jim’s Group latest national franchise division, Jim’s Glass, has ambitious plans to recruit independent glaziers across Australia to join forces and transform the fragmented domestic glazing market. Divisional manager Phillip Mauviel, has done his homework, and believes domestic glazing is the ideal market to apply the Jim’s Group successful franchise formula. According to a… Continue reading Jim’s Glass Set To Crack Domestic Glazing Market
New trend data from market research house 10 THOUSAND FEET into the Australian franchise sector shows the best performing franchises are implementing franchisee communication strategies with a focus on online platforms. In a study of over 1000 Australian franchisees, the top three companies in 10 THOUSAND FEET’s latest Topfranchise Awards, Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers, Kwik… Continue reading 2013 Topfranchise Awards winners announced
Retail Doctor Group are supporting the next generation of retail leaders through the development of the 2013 Retail Doctor Group (RDG) Scholarship program. RDG will be offering one year of coaching and development for one young retailer who they recognise as being an up and coming star in the retail industry. The RDG Scholarship will… Continue reading Retail Doctor Group mentors the next generation of retail leaders
Anytime Fitness Australia, part of the world’s largest 24 hour co-ed fitness franchise, have reached yet another milestone with their 250th club opening on Monday 6th May 2013. The club belongs to 29 year old franchisee Chris Bennett and is located in Mount Isa, QLD. This will be Chris Bennett’s first Anytime Fitness franchise, though… Continue reading Anytime Fitness Opens 250th Club in Australia!
The mining industry isn’t the only success story to come out of Western Australia in 2013, with Brumby’s GO! announcing their WA stores are some of the top performers in the country, particularly those in regional towns. The Brand System recently opened outlets in South Hedland, Margaret River and Exmouth and these stores have reported… Continue reading Brumby’s Bakes Success in Regional WA
Approximately 10.4 million Australians (56 per cent of the population aged 14+) consume coffee in an average week, suggesting that Australia almost more than any other is a nation full of coffee-drinkers. However, recent studies have shown that the landscape of coffee consumption in Australia is changing, with consumers becoming more discerning about the type… Continue reading Instant coffee in decline as mobile baristas prevail
New Zealand’s most successful mobile coffee franchise is coming to Australia. Recently acquired by Retail Food Group (RFG) The Coffee Guy was founded in 2006 in New Zealand and is now the largest mobile coffee franchise in that country, running over 50 mobile coffee vans, two drive thrus and one stand-alone kiosk. RFG will be… Continue reading ‘The Coffee Guy’ Cruises into Oz
Amber is adding some blush and turning pink this May, hosting a number of fundraising activities throughout the month in support of the McGrath Foundation and Australian families experiencing breast cancer. Pink-inspired activities throughout May include local store and supplier events, Amber’s first ‘Pink Sale’, weekly gold movie pass giveaways to the highest donors, infusing… Continue reading Amber goes pink!
Townsville will play host to the North Queensland Business and Franchise Expo, offering an opportunity for franchisors and investors to meet. The Expo will be held on held 17 and 18 May at the Riverway Arts Centre. Visitors to the Expo will have an unprecedented opportunity to gain insight into the world of franchising via… Continue reading Franchisors to visit Townsville
