Franchising is the subject of yet another inquiry called by the Federal Parliament. This inquiry is the latest in a series of government reviews that have scrutinised the franchising industry in recent years

To celebrate the official commencement of construction of Melbourne’s most anticipated food precinct, THE MARKET, AsheMorgan and The District Docklands team “cracked the concrete” of the Centre’s East Car Park on Tuesday 15 May, to pave the way for an internationally-inspired marketplace, boasting 25 specialty retailers.

Mortgage Choice is introducing a more competitive remuneration model for its franchisees. The news comes as the loans business is under scrutiny in the media for operating a business model that franchisees claim is failing them.

Former RFG bakery and cafe divisional director Geoff Cockerill has joined Subway as country director for Australia and New Zealand.

Franchisors adopting best practice strategies are able to help boost sales at a franchisee level.

Scott Chapman is a multi-unit franchisee for Mexican quick-service restaurant Zambrero who, along with his wife Shae, has won awards for high achievement. He is also director of Brave Hearts, a child protection charity in Queensland which he supports both with time and money.

There’s a prominence of fast food franchises with some huge household names in retail featured in the list of top 20 brands that are attracting attention on the www.franchisebusiness.com.au website.

Australian-owned jewellery retailer Secrets unveiled its fourth Brisbane store, Westfield North Lakes, last week and has plans to open another four outlets in 2018.

Mosquito Squad, a north American insect control business that has traded since 2005, has its sights set on the Australian marketplace and is looking for a master franchisee.

Australians love chicken and a good burger, but with a rising awareness of healthy eating, takeaway shops need to innovate if the fast-food chicken industry is to maintain its modest growth of the past five years.

The current government inquiry into franchising has been prompted by concerns from current and former franchisees that they have lost their businesses due to wilful or negligent acts by their franchisors.

The franchise disclosure document is one of the most important documents for a prospective franchisee.