Becoming a franchisee

News Franchise Fair targets baby boomers

Australia’s newest franchise expo has aligned itself with a baby boomers event as franchisors attempt to ramp up their recruitment efforts with the over-55 demographic.

News Eagle Boys aims to beat franchise struggles with Video Ezy link-up

Pizza chain Eagle Boys is the latest franchise to team up with another operator in a bid to attract new customers, although the peak industry body says franchisees should be wary of “multi-branding”.

News Franchisees’ rights unclear as A&R faces court date

Legal battle between REDgroup Retail administrators and 25 breakaway Angus & Robertson franchisees raise questions about the rights of franchisees in the event of a company collapse.

News Wave of new franchises unveiled at Sydney expo

A host of Australian and US franchises were recently unveiled at a Sydney franchising expo, suggesting the sector is still ripe with opportunity for prospective franchisees.

News Angus & Robertson franchisees face uncertain future

The fate of Angus & Robertson franchisees hangs in the balance after it was announced 12 more stores will close as administrators struggle to bring the bookstore chain’s operator back from the brink.

News Domino’s joins fast food franchisee push

Budding fast food franchisees are set to be in increased demand after Domino’s became the latest retailer to announce expansion plans in Australia.

Features Is it really a good idea to invest in a franchise?

Despite the benefits of buying into a franchise, there are a number of key issues that you need to consider before signing up.

News Retail Food Group reports record growth

Retail food franchisor the Retail Food Group reported a 9% increase in its first-half net profit, to $13.6 million.

News Senior Helpers unveils franchise opportunities

Franchise veteran Paul Wheeler has reentered the industry by setting up an Australian branch of US-based aged care franchise Senior Helpers.

News Franchise Council slams WA Franchising Bill

The Franchise Council of Australia has continued its attack on a WA MP’s proposal to introduce state-based franchising legislation, saying the franchise sector doesn’t need or want the new laws.

News Flood-stricken franchisees face uncertain fate

Flood-stricken franchisees face losing their businesses, with the Retail Food Group admitting that some of its Queensland outlets may not reopen.

News Multi-unit franchising on the rise

New research reveals increasing numbers of franchisees are taking up second franchise outlets, although relationships with franchisors appear to be suffering as a result.

News Positive franchise forecast for 2011

New research reveals seven in 10 franchisors intend to recruit more franchisees in 2011 as their optimism returns to pre-GFC levels.

News WA franchising Bill rejected by Liberals

The Western Australian state government party has rejected a Bill that would’ve placed extra regulations upon the franchise industry.

News US franchises plan Australian invasion

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.

News More than half of Australian franchises face disputes

A new study reveals more than half of Australia’s franchisors have been involved in a formal dispute with a franchisee.

News Rollercoaster ride for franchisees

Franchisees often experience a “rollercoaster” relationship with their franchisor, according to a leading industry commentator.

News Allied Brands’ downfall won’t affect franchisees – yet

Allied Brands franchisees aren’t in any immediate danger following the company’s move into voluntary administration, according to chief executive Sean Corbin.

News Franchises facing recruitment challenge

New research reveals Australia’s franchises are in good shape, although recruiting franchisees remains a major issue.

News WA looks to tighten franchisee rules

The West Australian Parliament has followed South Australia's example by introducing proposals to protect franchisees from “rogue” franchisors.

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