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Sumo Salad co-founder James Miller dies from suspected drug overdose
1:15PM | Tuesday, 15 January 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralian entrepreneur James Miller, who co-founded food franchise Sumo Salad before turning his attention to the re-launch of old Sydney pubs, has died of a suspected drug overdose.
Growth | Franchising | Business advice and educationPie Face rejects ex-franchisee’s bullying claims
1:00AM | Thursday, 10 January 2013 | Michelle HammondPie Face has hit back at claims that it doesn’t do enough to support franchisees, after another former franchisee of the chain came forward to criticise the business.
| Legal matters | Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | LeadershipStart-ups urged to speak out over franchise code review
1:50PM | Wednesday, 9 January 2013 | Patrick StaffordThe head of the government’s review of the franchising code of conduct has revealed the key areas he'll examine.
| Legal matters | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchisee | Leadership“I’ve suffered $1 million in losses”: Pie Face franchisee tells all
1:01PM | Tuesday, 8 January 2013 | Michelle HammondA group of Pie Face franchisees are preparing to sue the company for millions of dollars, with one franchisee alleging that undisclosed costs were a key factor in the underperformance of his stores.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | Financing a business | CashflowWHSmith unveils child-focused brand Zoodle at Melbourne Airport
12:28PM | Friday, 21 December 2012 | Michelle HammondBritish retailer WHSmith has opened the first store under its new child-focused brand Zoodle, located at Melbourne Airport, with local franchising opportunities believed to be on the horizon.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchiseeHow can I find the right franchisees to expand my business?
12:00AM | Thursday, 20 December 2012 | Graeme McCormackYou need to get the foundations of franchising in place before you start looking for franchisees.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Mentor | Graeme McCormackKiwi franchise SnorePro to roll out Australia-wide
12:22PM | Wednesday, 19 December 2012 | Michelle HammondNew Zealand-based franchise SnorePro has included Australia in its international expansion strategy, revealing plans to roll out up to 55 Australian franchises over the next 12 months.
| Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchiseeJardin Fresh Life to offer franchisees a fresh start
12:23PM | Tuesday, 18 December 2012 | Michelle HammondThe Australian branch of global food retailer Spar has opened its first Jardin Fresh Life store in Queensland, with managing director Lou Jardin revealing there are plans to franchise the brand.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchiseeRetail Zoo adds coffee to its franchise menu with Cibo Espresso
12:26PM | Monday, 17 December 2012 | Michelle HammondThe parent company of Boost Juice has flagged franchising opportunities after acquiring Adelaide-based coffee chain Cibo Espresso, which will now be extended across the country.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Buy a business | Sell a business | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeCollins Booksellers diagnoses healthy returns on hospital-based store strategy
12:22PM | Monday, 17 December 2012 | Michelle HammondCollins Booksellers has opened a store inside a hospital as part of a new strategy, but experts say other retailers looking to follow suit must be willing to customise their store layout and stock.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchisorSumo Salad acquired by one of Australia's richest families
12:44PM | Thursday, 13 December 2012 | Patrick StaffordFast food chain Sumo Salad has been bought out by one of Australia's wealthiest families, with the company now planning to triple its 100 locations and even pursue a float on the ASX as it grows beyond the restaurant category and expands its brand.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Buy a business | Sell a business | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseePizza Capers to ramp up in regional areas with new assistance package
12:39PM | Thursday, 6 December 2012 | Michelle HammondRetail Food Group is offering assistance packages to franchisees who take on a Pizza Capers store in selected areas, as it seeks to ramp up its presence in regional Queensland and NSW.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | Financing a business | Venture CapitalRetail Food Group and Collins Foods franchises look to buck retail gloom
12:17PM | Tuesday, 4 December 2012 | Michelle HammondFood franchise giants Retail Food Group and Collins Foods have painted a positive outlook for their brands, bucking recent industry trends.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | Financing a business | CashflowReal estate group RE/MAX kicks off Aussie franchisee hunt
12:47PM | Monday, 3 December 2012 | Michelle HammondReal estate veteran Michael Davoren intends to double the number of local RE/MAX offices to 120, after being named the first-ever Australian master franchisee of the US company.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchiseeFranchise council launches professional accreditation program
11:42PM | Thursday, 29 November 2012 | Michelle HammondThe Franchise Council of Australia has partnered with a US organisation to launch a professional accreditation program, described as a “must” for franchisors, franchisees and suppliers.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchisee | Leadership | Managing peopleIt’s all about the passion for franchisees as top 10 franchises unveiled
11:40PM | Monday, 26 November 2012 | Oliver MilmanFranchisees are increasingly prioritising the passion they have for a business when deciding whether to stick with it, according to the 2012 Topfranchise.com.au Awards, which placed Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisors in the top spot.
| Planning | Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeThe Cheesecake Shop does away with master franchisors
11:59PM | Tuesday, 20 November 2012 | Michelle HammondThe Cheesecake Shop has finalised the restructure of its franchise group following the expiry of its master franchise agreement in New Zealand, which means all franchisees now deal directly with the franchisor.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchisee | Leadership | Managing peopleStaff training key to rebranding: Zarraffa’s Coffee chief
11:32PM | Monday, 19 November 2012 | Michelle HammondThe head of Zarraffa’s Coffee has highlighted the importance of staff training in the rebranding process, after the Queensland-based coffee franchise unveiled the overhaul of a chain of WA stores it recently acquired.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchisee | Leadership | Managing peopleHome-grown brands dominate as NZ franchising sector grows to $20 billion
11:28PM | Tuesday, 13 November 2012 | Michelle HammondA new report reveals franchises contribute around $20 billion to the New Zealand economy, suggesting the market is ripe with opportunity, but 88% of those franchises are home-grown.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Buy a business | Franchising | Becoming a franchisorUK-based retailer Labels4Kids seeks out Aussie franchisees
11:50PM | Thursday, 8 November 2012 | Michelle HammondUK-based online retailer Labels4Kids is looking to expand into a range of countries including Australia and New Zealand, offering country licenses to approved franchisees to grow the brand.
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