Franchising
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Franchising advice, news and tips from Australia's best business start-up mentors and journalists. StartupSmart's franchising section features information and advice for business start-ups and people looking to start a business. |
Friday, 10 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
Baker’s Delight has launched an ambitious program titled Fresh Franchisee, which will see the bakery franchisor attempt to secure more than 100 franchisees in the next six months.
Friday, 03 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
Franchise operator Mrs. Fields has acquired its former rival Cookie Man in an unexpected deal, saving the Cookie Man brand from liquidation.
Friday, 03 December 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
Fast food franchise Souvlaki Hut has been placed into voluntary administration, despite being named as one of the fastest growing franchises in Australia just 10 months ago.
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
New research reveals increasing numbers of franchisees are taking up second franchise outlets, although relationships with franchisors appear to be suffering as a result.
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
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By
Oliver Milman
Rod Young and Simon McNamara launch Inkuberra, a business incubator for fast-growth start-ups.
Monday, 29 November 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
New research reveals seven in 10 franchisors intend to recruit more franchisees in 2011 as their optimism returns to pre-GFC levels.
Thursday, 18 November 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
The Western Australian state government party has rejected a Bill that would’ve placed extra regulations upon the franchise industry.
Friday, 12 November 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
The Franchise Council of Australia hits back at claims that it has been “scaremongering” over the controversial WA Franchising Bill.
Friday, 12 November 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
Australia is set to host two further American franchised food businesses, with both Tasti D-Lite and Slush Puppie announcing plans to expand across the country.
Thursday, 11 November 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
A new study reveals more than half of Australia’s franchisors have been involved in a formal dispute with a franchisee.
Friday, 29 October 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
Franchisees often experience a “rollercoaster” relationship with their franchisor, according to a leading industry commentator.
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
Allied Brands franchisees aren’t in any immediate danger following the company’s move into voluntary administration, according to chief executive Sean Corbin.
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
Lobbyist warns of cost to small business, trades people and consumers
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
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By
Oliver Milman
New research reveals Australia’s franchises are in good shape, although recruiting franchisees remains a major issue.
Thursday, 14 October 2010
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By
Michelle Hammond
The West Australian Parliament has followed South Australia's example by introducing proposals to protect franchisees from “rogue” franchisors.
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
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By
Oliver Milman
A new report reveals Australia’s $128 billion franchise industry is in good shape, despite suffering its first decline in franchisor numbers in a decade during the economic downturn.
Monday, 11 October 2010
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By
Oliver Milman
A franchise research firm claims franchisors need to look beyond the traditional ‘mum and dad’ franchisees and recognise the changing age and ethnicity of potential business owners.
Wednesday, 06 October 2010
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By
Oliver Milman
Franchising industry body claims prospective franchisees will find it harder to secure franchises in SA due to tough new dispute rules set to be introduced by the state government.
Monday, 04 October 2010
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By
Oliver Milman
Cookie Man is continuing to advertise franchisee positions, despite the company being placed in liquidation following a winding up order.
Monday, 27 September 2010
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By
Oliver Milman
New research finds wannabe franchisees now look for lifestyle, rather than financial, benefits when considering a franchise purchase.
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