The International Franchise Association (IFA) has warned lawmakers in Australia that the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 will cripple the Australian franchise industry and lead to fewer jobs and...
Boost Juice, claimed to be Australia’s largest smoothie and juice-bar network, plans to roll out into 12 Caltex service stations around Australia with the first opening last week at Padstow in Sydney.
Boost...
The petrol and convenience company has acquired the intellectual property and retail network of Pie Face, which went into voluntary receivership last October, for an undisclosed sum.
United Petroleum CEO Gary Brinkworth says...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning franchisors about potentially unfair contract terms under a new law offering greater protections to small businesses from November 12, 2016.
ACCC Deputy Chair Dr Michael...
In the wake of its wage underpayment scandal, 7-Eleven is proposing a range of reforms to underpin ethical behaviour across Australia’s franchise sector.
The company is advocating for franchisors to have the right...
Franchisors should take steps to ensure their franchisees are complying with all legal and contractual requirements, says national accounting and advisory firm RSM Australia.
Franchises are currently under the spotlight following breaches by...
7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd says that after several weeks of engagement with franchisees and their representatives, more than 90 per cent of stores are now trading under a new agreement that delivers...
