Franchise

• Smartline wins franchisee award for third year in a row

  Sunday, 08 May 2011

  The 2011 Topfranchise Awards have revealed Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisors as Australia’s top franchise system, as support mechanisms emerge as a... Read More

  Read More: Anytime Fitness , franchise , Kwik Kopy , Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisors , Topfranchise.com.au
  
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• Las Olas latest to eye “fast casual” food trend

  Monday, 02 May 2011

  Mexican food business Las Olas Fresh Mex Grill is to roll out a national franchise network in a bid to cash in on Australia’s increasingly crowded “fa... Read More

  Read More: consumer trends , food retail , franchise , growth strategy , Guzman Y Gomez , Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill
  
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• Pizza Hut, Ben & Jerry’s to add to Australian franchises

  Thursday, 28 April 2011

  US-based brands Pizza Hut and Ben Jerry’s have unveiled plans to expand their franchised operations in Australia, despite the franchise industry’s co... Read More

  Read More: Ben & Jerry's , franchise , growth strategy , Pizza Hut , recruitment
  
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• Collins Booksellers examining options for REDgroup Retail

  Thursday, 28 April 2011 | by Madeleine Heffernan

  The franchisee-owned Collins Booksellers says it's interested in doing a deal with Ferrier Hodgson, the administrator of the collapsed book cha... Read More

  Read More: administration , Angus & Robertson , Collins Booksellers , Ferrier Hodgson , franchise , REDGroup Retail
  
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• The changing face of franchising

  Wednesday, 27 April 2011 | by Michelle Hammond

  Australia’s $130 billion franchising industry managed to haul itself through the GFC without serious damage, but it has emerged the other side a diffe... Read More

  Read More: cashflow management , franchise , growth opportunities , skills
  
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• Breakaway Angus & Robertson franchisees reach truce with REDgroup administrator

  Wednesday, 20 April 2011 | by Madeleine Heffernan

  A ceasefire has been declared between the administrators of collapsed bookstore retailer REDgroup Retail and 25 Angus Robertson franchisees who tried... Read More

  Read More: administration , Angus & Robertson , business law , franchise , REDGroup Retail
  
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• Franchise Fair targets baby boomers

  Monday, 18 April 2011

  Australia’s newest franchise expo has aligned itself with a baby boomers event as franchisors attempt to ramp up their recruitment efforts with the ov... Read More

  Read More: baby boomers , Baby Boomers Expo , business planning , franchise , Franchise Fair
  
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• A&R franchisees in limbo ahead of REDgroup sale

  Friday, 15 April 2011

  The fate of 25 breakaway Angus Robertson franchisees is uncertain ahead of an expected sale of its collapsed parent company REDgroup Retail. Read More

  Read More: Angus & Robertson , business law , Ferrier Hodgson , franchise , Frank Zumbo , Pacific Equity Partners , REDGroup Retail
  
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• Eagle Boys aims to beat franchise struggles with Video Ezy link-up

  Tuesday, 12 April 2011

  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 say... Read More

  Read More: Borders , Eagle Boys Pizza , franchise , Franchise Council of Australia , Gloria Jean's , growth strategy , sales strategy , Video Ezy
  
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• I wonder if I’d feel too constricted being a franchisee?

  Tuesday, 12 April 2011 | by Graeme McCormack

  I’m quite an independent (and sometimes feisty) thinker and person in general. I’ve seen a few franchise opportunities recently that I liked the look ... Read More

  Read More: business planning , due diligence , franchise , Graeme McCormack , starting a business
  
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