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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
Fastway Couriers is celebrating two major milestones this month, with May marking 30 years since the company was founded in New Zealand and 20 years since the courier franchise began operating in Australia. Richard Thame, CEO at Fastway Couriers Australia (pictured), says Fastway has more than 700 Courier Franchisees servicing 25 regional franchises across Australia,… Continue reading Fastway Couriers celebrates 30 years of courier excellence
Bondi Beach – One of the world’s great beaches, famous for its glistening ocean, pristine sands, reliable surf and seaside spirit, is now home to Sydney’s first Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt store. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is a self-serve, choose-your-own-toppings frozen dessert established in the US in 2010. It is one of the fastest-growing frozen… Continue reading Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt arrives in Bondi
The Franchize Consultants’ April 2013 Franchising Confidence Index has shown improved optimism for most key growth drivers, as reported by responding franchisors and service providers. The Franchising Confidence Index (FCI) represents the views and expectations of franchising, an important domain of business within the New Zealand economy. The FCI reports on franchisor and specialist service… Continue reading Optimism Builds within NZ Franchising sector
Bedshed is capitalising on Australians’ growing obsession with mobiles and tablets, launching an intuitive new mobile compatible website. Bedshed Chief Operating Officer Gavin Culmsee explained the sophisticated new site houses a wealth of knowledge for consumers and addresses the demand for on the go access. “Customer traffic to Bedshed’s website via mobile and tablet devices… Continue reading Bedshed goes mobile
What will be the next best thing since sliced bread? The proverbial sliced bread is an innovation that has stood the test of time, but in coming months Brumby’s bakers, franchisees and managers across Australia will meet to discuss the future of baking and bread. Brumby’s Product Development Team is touring Australia to meet with… Continue reading Brumby’s Bakers Attend Innovation Training
TWO great Queenslanders – rugby league legend, Mal Meninga and iconic Queensland brand, NightOwl Convenience – have united in a partnership that will see NightOwl become exclusive stockists of the Mal Meninga Fresh brand. Recognising NightOwl as a leader in the industry, Mr Meninga looks forward to contributing to the brand’s range through Mal Meninga… Continue reading Mal Meninga and NightOwl – two Queensland icons unite
After 10 years away from the company, Jill McCarthy has returned to Aussie Pooch Mobile Dog Wash and Grooming and says she’s right back where she belongs. And Aussie Pooch Mobile could not be happier to have Jill return to the system. “It is a huge compliment that our franchisees and our customers have remained… Continue reading A testament to the Aussie Pooch Brand
Competition was set aside in the name of gourmet pizza recently as over 150 franchisees representing more than 200 Pizza Capers and Crust Gourmet Pizza outlets across Australia converged on the Gold Coast for the Retail Food Group (“RFG”) inaugural Quick Service Restaurant (“QSR”) Pizza Conference. Australia’s largest multi-food franchise operator, RFG, acquired Pizza Capers… Continue reading RFG Cements QSR Pizza Position
