Global franchise chain Pizza Hut has penned a five-year agreement with Coca-Cola Amatil to be the sole beverage supplier for its 285 restaurants in Australia.

Former naval officer Jason Dolan moved on from his military life with a mission, to help people get fit and healthy.

Franchising will be in the spotlight in a brand new TV series showcasing success.

If you consider yourself an entrepreneur and you think you have what it takes to start a business, you may be asking yourself this question; should I go it alone or enter a franchise?

Tyre and mechanical servicing brand JAX Tyres has bolstered its national footprint this week, with the unveiling of a new outlet in Kwinana.

Starting any business is fraught with financial risk, but as many systems will tell you, that risk is greatly reduced with a franchise model.

As Aussies continue to seek healthy options for their midday munchies there is no shortage of independent cafes and chains to offer menu options that feed their demands.

Iconic American bakery-franchise, Cinnabon is on its way down under following an announcement Carl’s Jr. Australian franchisor, the Bansal Group has secured the rights.

In a true David vs Goliath battle, the largest fast-food chain in the world has lost the trademark rights to its signature dish, following a challenge by a relatively unknown Irish rival.

The Brisbane skyline is set to transform following the announcement of a new $250m shopping precinct in the city’s outer suburbs.

Franchise systems are about more than just food and fitness. Over the past decade, a rising number of business and professional service models have entered the sector, buoyed by a desire for white-collar workers to leverage their previous business experience while working for themselves.

How can you best recruit from within? At Quest Apartment Hotels 30 per cent of the current network is home grown and 11 people from within the organisation have been recruited as franchisees in the past two years.