A new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics has indicated a positive spending trend ahead of the all-important Christmas trading period.

Fast-casual Mexican franchise, Guzman Y Gomez (GYG) has unveiled an all new kid’s menu designed specifically to promote healthy eating.

If you’re waiting for the findings of the parliamentary inquiry into franchising, don’t hold your breath. The Senate will not release its report until early next year.

There’s been a growing sense of unease swirling in the media recently about brands aligning themselves with charities. Some feel that brands are getting carried away, or are being inauthentic or exploitative. Or as an op-ed published recently on the Mumbrella website put it, they are “hitching to a purpose bandwagon”.

Outside of buying a house, entering into a business opportunity is one of the biggest financial decisions any person can make.

From humble beginnings in 2011, Soul Origin has grown its three stores to 106 now trading nationally.

OsteoStrong, the bone health franchise backed by celebrity speaker Tony Robbins has opened the doors to its maiden Australian studio, following successful expansion across the U.S., Sweden and Spain.

Strategic advisory company, Santa Fe Group has this week announced the sale of its Australian home moving and relocation services business, WridgWays in a management buy-out.

Table service in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere positions chain restaurants somewhere between traditional restaurants and fast-food services.

A Red Rooster restaurant in Springvale was closed by management on Friday after the franchisee failed to meet the standards required to operate under the brand.

Godfreys owner John Johnston has died aged 100, just months after he bought back the vacuum cleaner retailer he first joined in 1936.

Thai oil company PTT plans to spin off its Cafe Amazon division and build a coffee chain it says will one day rival Starbucks.