Is your business a distribution or licensed model, or a franchise? Here are the top signs that tell you if the business is a franchise or not.

Weight was always a touchy subject for Sarah Broad. But a leaflet in her letterbox changed all that and altered her life forever.

If you are buying a franchise, one of the most important documents you will receive is the franchise agreement.

The fastest growing home-care franchise system in North America is set to hit Australia, following the announcement Vancouver-based, Nurse Next Door has secured a master franchisee down under.

Difficult customers. Longer hours. Extra casual staff. Work stress…yes it’s that time of year again, Christmas.

Australian businesses have long been lauded for their history of global franchise success, from likes of fitness studio F45’s international dominance to the success of smoothie empire, Boost Juice.

Franchises are all about building on the value of ideas, so people buying into a franchise need to be aware of their rights and obligations.

Australian health-focused QSR franchise, SumoSalad has announced a new cross platform menu offering, launching a line of fresh, ready meals.

7-Eleven is Australia’s largest convenience chain with more than 680 stores across Victoria, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and Western Australia. It is Australia’s third largest private company, with more than 40 years’ experience in retail and franchising.

The Australian government has a plan to help the nation’s small and medium-sized businesses – but it’s not a very well-developed one.

Today the marketplace is not only diverse, it’s been upended by a revolution in customer expectation – driven by a demand for convenience, speed and flexibility.

So, you’ve decided to enter into a franchise business, you’ve engaged in an extensive due diligence process and now it’s time to take a look at the dreaded financials.