Tag: franchising

Registry a win for potential franchisees

Plans to establish a new mandatory Franchise Disclosure Registry have been welcomed by Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson The national registry, to be released next year, will require...

Australia’s official lotteries awarded 5-star ratings for franchising

Australia’s official lotteries by NSW Lotteries, Tatts, Golden Casket and SA Lotteries have been awarded 5-star ratings by FRANdata. The recognition puts the Lott among the nation’s top-rated franchise systems. The Lott offers Australia’s...

Taskforce to address franchising reforms

The government has established a Franchising Taskforce to advise on reforms to the sector and build a framework that supports franchisees and franchisors. The taskforce will examine the recommendations of the Fairness in...

Can wage theft be criminalised? These legal experts doubt it

The Labor party wants to criminalise wage theft in Victoria and NSW. But some are warning it could be unconstitutional. According to MSN, two legal experts from the University of Melbourne suggest a...

Franchising on ‘life support’, says AAF

Unethical franchisors have led franchising to the point where it may no longer be a viable business model, says the AAF. The AAF is the Australian Association of Franchisees, the successor to the...

A bright future for franchising?

The outlook for the future of franchising is not as bleak as many claim, with growth projected for service-based franchises, according to IBISWorld. The market-research company says the franchising industry has changed dramatically...

Calls for strong leadership in franchising sector

Brumby’s Bakeries co-founder Michael Sherlock says he believes the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) needs strong leadership and experienced franchise operators on its board to help steer the franchising sector from troubled...

Franchising inquiry announced

The business relationship between franchisees and franchisors is to be investigated by a federal parliamentary committee, which has been welcomed by 7-Eleven. A notice of motion successfully moved by Nationals Senator for NSW...
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