Franchise

Franchisees divided over Abetz bill

6:43PM | Monday, 27 June 2011 |  Franchisees are divided over a decision by Liberal MP Peter Abetz to push ahead with his WA franchise bill despite an investigative committee advising against it.

Abetz to push ahead with franchising bill despite committee rebuffal

6:26PM | Friday, 24 June 2011 |  Liberal MP Peter Abetz is to push ahead with his controversial WA franchise bill despite a parliamentary investigative committee advising against it.

Should I choose to buy an Australian or overseas-owned franchise?

6:56PM | Friday, 24 June 2011 |  The most important thing to consider when assessing a franchise from overseas is whether the franchise is being operated from Australia or not.

MOS Burger trials Brisbane store as Japanese food groups eye Australia

6:03PM | Tuesday, 21 June 2011 |  Competition in the fast food sector is set to be ratcheted up, with Japanese gourmet burger MOS Burger unveiling plans to open multiple Australian outlets.

ATO emphasises tax debt management following Jim’s Plumbing wind-up notice

6:21PM | Monday, 20 June 2011 |  The tax office is urging businesses to properly manage their tax debt, following its application to wind up SA franchise Jim’s Plumbing after it failed to comply with a taxation-related demand.

Angus & Robertson franchisees’ future uncertain amid more closures

6:46PM | Thursday, 16 June 2011 |  Angus & Robertson administrator Ferrier Hodgson says it expects to close a deal on the chain’s 19 remaining company-owned stores within a fortnight, while negotiations continue in relation to the 48 franchisee-owned stores.

Archer Capital acquisition of chicken franchises to fuel expansion

6:58PM | Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |  Private equity group Archer Capital says it plans to double the number of Red Rooster stores in both NSW and Victoria, following its $450 million acquisition of Quick Service Restaurant Holdings.

Being an industry outsider

6:52PM | Friday, 10 June 2011 |  Frozen yoghurt business Wowcow recorded revenue in excess of $700,000 last financial year and just recently announced plans to become a nationwide franchise.

Warning to SMEs as Harvey Norman franchisees fined for bait advertising

6:13PM | Wednesday, 8 June 2011 |  Small businesses are warned to pay attention to their catalogue advertising after six Harvey Norman franchisees were fined for advertising items they could not supply.