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Education not a barrier to franchise success: Report
9:36PM | Tuesday, 20 September 2011 | Oliver MilmanTypical Australian franchisees are getting older and no longer require a university degree in order to be profitable, according to new research.
Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeWendy’s franchisees hit out at disgruntled store owner
9:00AM | Wednesday, 14 September 2011 | Oliver MilmanA group of Wendy’s franchisees has lashed out at dissident Trevor Banks over his criticism of the ice cream retailer, claiming that his attacks damage their brand image.
| Legal matters | Franchising | LeadershipSix key ways to improve your customer service
9:41PM | Tuesday, 6 September 2011 | Nina HendyAustralian businesses are failing to live up to customer service expectations. Why is this and how can you make sure your start-up survives the customer service test?
| Leadership | Managing people | Growing | Retail | FranchiseeFranchisors target revenue growth of 12% for 2012: PwC report
8:20PM | Tuesday, 30 August 2011 | Patrick StaffordPwC report reveals franchisors are specifically focused on recruiting more Gen Y franchisees and are moving into online retailing without cannabilising the sales of their existing networks.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchiseeFitness First’s shrinking figures a warning for franchisees
8:44PM | Monday, 29 August 2011 | Michelle HammondFitness franchises are starting to feel the effects of slow consumer spending, new reports claim, suggesting prospective franchisees should do their research before investing in the sector.
| Growth | Buy a business | Franchising | Becoming a franchiseeCold Rock franchisees in hot water over rebranding move
8:31PM | Wednesday, 24 August 2011 | Michelle HammondThree Cold Rock Ice Creamery stores have been placed in administration after their two franchisees attempted to rebrand the stores within weeks of ending their franchise agreement.
| Legal matters | Franchising | Leadership | Intellectual propertyJob losses tipped to trigger surge in franchising
8:27PM | Thursday, 18 August 2011 | Michelle HammondThe franchising industry is tipped to undergo a surge in enquiries as job losses ripple through the economy, but a small business lobbyist has issued a warning to prospective franchisees.
| Legal matters | Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | Leadership“Indulgent” food franchises tipped to benefit from tough times
8:14PM | Wednesday, 17 August 2011 | Michelle HammondFood franchises with “indulgent” menus are more likely to resonate with consumers in the current economic climate, an industry expert says, in light of Retail Food Group’s record profit.
| Planning | Business planning | Growth | Buy a business | Franchising | Becoming a franchisorWA franchise bill hinges on Labor support
8:35PM | Thursday, 11 August 2011 | Michelle HammondWA Liberal MP Peter Abetz is relying on the Labor party to see his franchise bill become a reality, after it passed the second reading in State Parliament’s Lower House last night.
| Legal matters | Franchising | LeadershipThe Cheesecake Shop strikes deal with rogue franchisee
8:00AM | Thursday, 11 August 2011 | Michelle HammondThe Cheesecake Shop has reached a settlement with disgruntled franchisee Brad Skuse following mediation, but an industry expert says the situation should serve as a warning for other small businesses.
| Legal matters | Franchising | LeadershipTasti D-Lite set to launch franchise operation in Australia
8:27PM | Friday, 5 August 2011 | Michelle HammondUS frozen yoghurt franchise Tasti D-Lite will open its first Australian store at the end of the month, calling for expressions of interest from potential franchisees to help build up its network.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Buy a business | FranchisingSA Government tacks on franchise measures to commissioner bill
8:20PM | Friday, 5 August 2011 | Michelle HammondThe South Australian Government has introduced a new combined bill into Parliament that would establish a small business commissioner as well as take measures to regulate the franchise industry.
| Legal matters | Franchising | LeadershipFranchisee clashes with The Cheesecake Shop over website
7:33PM | Friday, 29 July 2011 | Michelle HammondAn Australian franchisee has set up a scathing website called cheesecakeshoplies.com, which accuses food retailer The Cheesecake Shop of badly treating franchisees.
| Planning | Business planning | Legal matters | Franchising | LeadershipFranchise Council to push for retail tenancy code of conduct
7:45PM | Wednesday, 27 July 2011 | Madeleine HeffernanThe Franchising Council of Australia is looking for franchisees, franchisors and leading retailers to lend their support to a voluntary Retail Tenancy Code of Conduct.
| FranchisingSolomon Lew’s retail empire to close 50 stores, flags online expansion
7:36PM | Monday, 25 July 2011 | Madeleine HeffernanPremier Investments says it will close 50 stores in its Just Group retail division and expand its online business to combat challenging retail conditions.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | FranchisingGo Gecko property franchise in administration
7:00PM | Thursday, 21 July 2011 | Michelle HammondQueensland property franchise Go Gecko has been placed into voluntary administration, but the company says its franchisees will be unaffected by the move.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | Financing a business | CashflowBranson’s Virgin Active flags Aussie expansion
7:09PM | Monday, 18 July 2011 | Michelle HammondRichard Branson’s Virgin Group will dramatically expand its chain of Virgin Active health clubs in Australia, in a $40 million move that will see the brand grow beyond its Sydney and Melbourne foothold.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | FranchisingKFC operator Collins Foods set to float
7:58PM | Friday, 15 July 2011 | Michelle HammondFranchise operator Collins Foods, operator of KFC outlets in Queensland, will join the Australian Securities Exchange next month with a capitalisation of about $235 million.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Financing a business | CashflowHard Rock Cafe set for Australian expansion drive
7:45PM | Thursday, 14 July 2011 | Michelle HammondHard Rock Australia has outlined franchise expansion plans for Australian cities but an industry expert warns that the revived chain will struggle to resonate with cost conscious consumers.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | FranchisingCollins Booksellers acquires A&R franchisees
7:55PM | Tuesday, 12 July 2011 | Michelle HammondCollins Booksellers has acquired a group of Angus & Robertson franchisees that will trade under the Collins brand, with negotiations continuing for a “significant number” of other A&R franchisees.
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