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The Cheesecake Shop flags shift from shopping centres to reduce rents
5:50PM | Tuesday, 29 May 2012 | Michelle HammondThe Cheesecake Shop says its avoidance of major shopping centres is enabling it to improve rental agreements for franchisees, who typically operate in regional areas or on suburban strips.
Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | Financing a business | CashflowCanadian coffee chain Esquires looks to Australia following NZ success
5:09PM | Monday, 28 May 2012 | Michelle HammondCanadian coffee chain Esquires Coffee House is expanding into Australia following an entry to the New Zealand market, spearheaded by a high-tech store concept.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeChatime’s Australian expansion highlights growth of Asian franchises
5:16PM | Friday, 25 May 2012 | Michelle HammondTaiwanese tea specialist Chatime has launched in Australia, adding to the growing Asian influence within the Australian franchising sector.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | FranchisingJust Cuts kiosk highlights shrinking franchise operations
5:59PM | Thursday, 17 May 2012 | Michelle HammondProspective franchisees could be set for a rise in smaller retail units, after hairdressing franchise chain Just Cuts unveiled a kiosk concept at a Melbourne shopping centre.
| Planning | Business planning | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchiseeBilly Baxter’s franchisees win $1.22 million in damages
5:48PM | Tuesday, 15 May 2012 | Michelle HammondA franchisee couple has been awarded $1.22 million in damages after a successful appeal against franchisor Billy Baxter’s, prompting an expert to highlight the importance of site selection.
| Legal matters | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchisee | LeadershipFastway Couriers targets retrenched transport workers
5:27PM | Thursday, 10 May 2012 | Michelle HammondCourier delivery franchise Fastway Couriers is looking to ramp up its recruitment efforts by targeting retrenched workers in the transport industry.
| Planning | Business planning | Franchising | Becoming a franchiseeJim’s Cleaning franchisee triggers warning over exclusivity rights
5:13PM | Thursday, 3 May 2012 | Michelle HammondA franchising expert has issued a warning to prospective franchisees about exclusivity rights, after a former Jim’s Cleaning franchisee claimed he lost exclusivity in his assigned territory.
| Legal matters | Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | LeadershipKleenit swoops for Graffiti Gone as franchise acquisitions heat up
5:44PM | Wednesday, 2 May 2012 | Michelle HammondThe franchising sector can expect to see more mergers and acquisitions as smaller franchises struggle to remain profitable, an expert says, after Kleenit acquired competitor Graffiti Gone.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Buy a business | Sell a business | Franchising | Becoming a franchisorHairhouse Warehouse flags global expansion to Asia, US
4:56PM | Friday, 27 April 2012 | Michelle HammondAustralian franchise Hairhouse Warehouse has set its sights on a number of overseas markets as part of its next growth phase, including Asia, the United States and the Middle East.
| Growth | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchisee | How I did itWeb portal Oswill.com.au aims to develop 1,000 franchises across Australia
4:50PM | Friday, 27 April 2012 | Michelle HammondA newly-launched online portal is offering businesses the opportunity to offer products, trades and services as franchisees, with the aim of developing more than 1,000 franchises nationally.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Technology | WebsitesJim’s Group founder seeks pre-IPO backer to finance new franchisees
4:35PM | Thursday, 26 April 2012 | Michelle HammondProspective franchisees looking to join the Jim’s Group network could receive start-up loans as part of the company’s growth strategy, with founder Jim Penman seeking a pre-IPO backer.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | Financing a business | Venture CapitalCrust pizza franchise flags expansion into US and Asia
4:18PM | Monday, 23 April 2012 | Michelle HammondAustralian franchise Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars will open its first store in the United States next month as part of an expansion strategy that encapsulates Asia, New Zealand and the Middle East.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchisor | Becoming a franchisee50 new franchises planned for mini motocross brand Braaap
4:23PM | Tuesday, 17 April 2012 | Michelle HammondThe 25-year-old founder of mini motocross franchise Braaap has outlined an ambitious plan to open 50 new retail outlets in the next five years.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | Business advice and educationGo Sushi extends its manage-to-own program
4:58PM | Wednesday, 11 April 2012 | Michelle HammondSushi chain Go Sushi has followed in the footsteps of Bakers Delight, extending its Manage to Own program, which allows more than 75% of start-up costs to be paid over three to five years.
| Franchising | Financing a business | Venture CapitalTasty Trucks shows “vanchising” goes the distance
3:14PM | Wednesday, 28 March 2012 | Michelle HammondMobile food franchise Tasty Trucks plans to invest $2 million into the business this year and increase its fleet of vans, following the acquisition of Newcastle-based business Lunch Express.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Franchising | Becoming a franchiseeThree key franchising trends in 2012
3:09PM | Tuesday, 27 March 2012 | Michelle HammondProspective franchisees were spoilt for choice at the Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo, recently held in Sydney, which highlighted several key trends in the franchising sector.
| Planning | Business planning | Franchising | Becoming a franchiseeBaskin-Robbins puts woes on ice
3:48PM | Friday, 23 March 2012 | Michelle HammondBaskin-Robbins’ Australian operation says it is on track for a revival under Dunkin’ Brands, after a new training centre was opened in Brisbane.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | Leadership | Managing peopleSnap-on Tools franchisees bypass traditional lenders
3:47PM | Wednesday, 14 March 2012 | Michelle HammondTool franchise Snap-on Tools Australia has established a private funding offering in a bid to attract franchisees, effectively cutting out traditional lenders.
| Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | Financing a business | Venture CapitalGelatissimo outsources franchise recruitment in global expansion
3:33PM | Wednesday, 14 March 2012 | Michelle HammondGelato franchise Gelatissimo plans to expand overseas, but says it will outsource all its franchisee recruitment.
| Franchising | Leadership | How to hire staffWarning over Domino’s app success
3:56PM | Tuesday, 13 March 2012 | Michelle HammondFranchisors may face workforce pressures if they repeat the success of Domino Pizza’s mobile app, which has been credited with boosting sales, an industry expert has warned.
| Franchising | Leadership | How to hire staff