Franchise

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

  Monday, 11 April 2011

  The administrators of REDgroup Retail have initiated court proceedings against the 25 Angus Robertson franchisees that have terminated their agreemen... Read More

  Read More: Angus & Robertson , business law , Ferrier Hodgson , franchise , REDGroup Retail
  
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• Harvey Norman enters daily deals domain

  Friday, 08 April 2011

  Gerry Harvey has entered into the competitive world of group-buying, launching a daily deal shopping site just weeks after announcing plans to head on... Read More

  Read More: DealsDirect , eDeal Busters , franchise , growth strategy , Harvey Norman , online retail , Power Retail
  
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• Wave of new franchises unveiled at Sydney expo

  Tuesday, 05 April 2011

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

  Read More: franchise , retail , services sector , Sydney Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo
  
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• Start-ups urged to embrace employee entrepreneurialism

  Tuesday, 05 April 2011

  Start-ups have been urged to encourage career progression among entrepreneurial staff, in the wake of Woolworths' appointment of a CEO who was on... Read More

  Read More: Domino's , franchise , innovation , Martin Nally , small business management , tech industry , training and education , Woolworths
  
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• 25 Angus & Robertson franchisees to go independent after collapse

  Tuesday, 05 April 2011 | by Madeleine Heffernan

  Around half of Angus Roberton's franchised stores have terminated their franchise agreements and plan to operate as independent bookstores, si... Read More

  Read More: administration , Angus & Robertson , franchise , REDGroup Retail
  
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• Angus & Robertson franchisees face uncertain future

  Friday, 01 April 2011

  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... Read More

  Read More: Angus & Robertson , Borders , Ferrier Hodgson , franchise , REDGroup Retail , retail
  
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• Buying a franchise like house hunting: FCA

  Tuesday, 29 March 2011

  Potential franchisees should give as much diligence to investing into a franchise as they would a house, rather than merely attend an event, according... Read More

  Read More: franchise , Franchise Council of Australia , market research
  
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• Are franchisees well protected from rogue franchisors in Australia?

  Thursday, 24 March 2011 | by Graeme McCormack

  I’ve read a lot recently about new laws coming in to protect franchisees. I wondered, are franchisees wellprotected from rogue franchisors in Australi... Read More

  Read More: contracts , due diligence , franchise , Graeme McCormack
  
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• Maintaining brand impact

  Tuesday, 22 March 2011 | by Michelle Hammond

  A gelato business might not sound like a particularly groundbreaking idea, but an emphasis on branding has proven a lifeline for Melbourne-based compa... Read More

  Read More: business branding , business premises , food retail , franchise , market research , My best mistake , starting a business , Trampoline
  
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• Domino’s joins fast food franchisee push

  Tuesday, 15 March 2011 | by Michelle Hammond

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

  Read More: business branding , Domino's , food retail , franchise , growth strategy , products
  
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