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Boost Juice opens 200th Aussie store – three tips from founder Janine Allis
11:49PM | Wednesday, 7 November 2012 | Michelle HammondBoost Juice Bars has opened its 200th store in Australia as it continues to grow its network nationally and internationally, highlighting some key tips for start-ups to take note of.
Growth | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | How I did itThe Chocolate Room to open 200 Chinese stores
11:57PM | Friday, 2 November 2012 | Michelle HammondAustralian café franchise The Chocolate Room has announced an ambitious plan to open 200 outlets in China, along with stores in Europe and the Middle East, despite having just seven stores here.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeDrive-thru chain Muzz Buzz couples coffee with car washing
10:20PM | Tuesday, 30 October 2012 | Michelle HammondThe founder of drive-through coffee franchise Muzz Buzz insists there’s no difference between coffee and car washing, after announcing plans to grow the brand by way of a car wash service.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeTwo-thirds of would-be franchisees rely on external finance: Report
10:29PM | Monday, 29 October 2012 | Michelle HammondAlmost 70% of prospective franchisees rely on external finance, according to a new report, which shows franchisees continue to gravitate towards stable sectors such as food and beverage.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | Financing a business | Venture CapitalVending franchises won’t help you get rich quick, entrepreneurs warned
10:49PM | Thursday, 25 October 2012 | Michelle HammondAspiring entrepreneurs have been warned about the deceptive ease of running a vending machine franchise, after a major vending company announced its plan to offer vendor financing and a DIY package.
| Planning | Business planning | Franchising | Becoming a franchiseeAussie chocolatier Theobroma expands to UK, Singapore and Saudi Arabia
10:39PM | Tuesday, 23 October 2012 | Michelle HammondChocolatier Theobroma is expanding to the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Singapore, having already launched in five other markets, bucking the trend of struggling chocolate chains.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchisee | How I did itFive advantages to becoming a franchisee
10:44PM | Wednesday, 17 October 2012 | Marc PeskettWhen you decide to start-up, a key decision is whether you should go it alone or buy a franchise. Here are five major advantages to becoming a franchisee. BY MARC PESKETT.
| Planning | Business planning | Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | Blogs | Marc PeskettGrout Pro saved after liquidation as 11 franchisees sign on
10:43PM | Monday, 15 October 2012 | Cara WatersThe new owners of the Grout Pro Australia business have signed contracts with 11 existing franchisees after taking over the business in June 2012 following its liquidation.
| Planning | Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeBattery World takes out innovation gong at the Excellence in Franchise Awards
10:30PM | Wednesday, 10 October 2012 | Cara WatersBattery World has scooped the pool to win the Innovation and Franchise Executive of the Year awards at last night's Excellence in Franchise Awards.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeACCC flags financial penalties for Franchising Code breaches
10:31PM | Monday, 8 October 2012 | Cara WatersThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has called for stronger sanctions for breaches of the Franchising Code as the sector continues to boom.
| Legal matters | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchisee | LeadershipPublic service lay-offs fuel surge in franchise enquiries: Report
10:00AM | Thursday, 4 October 2012 | Michelle HammondRetrenched Queensland public servants have contributed to a renewed interest in franchising, according to Retail Food Group, which saw a 64% spike in inquiries between June and August.
| Planning | Business planning | Franchising | Becoming a franchiseeBucking Bull the latest franchise to shun shopping centres
10:13PM | Wednesday, 3 October 2012 | Michelle HammondRoast and grill chain Bucking Bull is the latest franchise to shun major shopping centres, opening a store outside a local supermarket in Queensland in a bid to reduce operating costs.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeTaxes grind Bean Bar into liquidation as franchisees continue brewing
9:52PM | Friday, 28 September 2012 | Cara WatersA liquidator has been appointed to the company behind the Bean Bar coffee shop franchise.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Buy a business | Sell a business | Franchising | Financing a business | Venture Capital | Cashflow | TaxOutback Jacks’ expansion highlights rise of all-Australian offerings
9:33PM | Wednesday, 26 September 2012 | Michelle HammondRestaurant chain Outback Jacks Bar & Grill will expand its network in NSW and the ACT after appointing a master franchisee, who is also looking at opportunities in the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeNew female fitness franchise aims to become the EnVie of all others
9:03PM | Wednesday, 19 September 2012 | Michelle HammondNewly launched female-only fitness franchise EnVie Fitness is confident it can take on industry incumbents Curves and Fernwood Fitness, after opening its first venue to almost 600 members.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchiseeBoQ franchisee court case serves as due diligence reminder
9:56PM | Monday, 17 September 2012 | Michelle HammondFranchisees and franchisors have been urged to do as much as “humanly possible” to scope each other out before entering into an agreement, as a court battle kicks off involving 10 former Bank of Queensland franchisees.
| Legal matters | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchisee | LeadershipPie Face strikes deal to open more than 60 NZ stores
9:39PM | Thursday, 13 September 2012 | Michelle HammondAustralian food franchise Pie Face plans to open more than 60 stores in New Zealand after granting an exclusive license to two local businessmen.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeNon-retail franchisors lead the charge in revenue growth: Report
9:07PM | Monday, 10 September 2012 | Michelle HammondFirst-time franchisees are being encouraged to consider non-retail franchises such as home and personal services, after a report revealed retail operations are lagging behind other sorts of franchises.
| Planning | Business planning | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeAnother Mexican food franchise arrives – but this one’s aimed at uni students
9:58PM | Friday, 7 September 2012 | Michelle HammondAnother Mexican food franchise will attempt to carve a slice of an increasingly crowded market, but has created a point of difference for itself by opening some of its stores in universities.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeDog grooming franchise HydroDog rebrands, taps into mobile concept
9:51PM | Tuesday, 4 September 2012 | Michelle HammondThe success of mobile franchises often depends on the season, an expert says, after mobile dog grooming service HydroDog Australia underwent a rebrand and launched two new businesses.
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