Beleagured franchisor Retail Food Group believes the level of disclosure it provides to franchise buyers is adequate, despite former franchisees claiming they were misled about the profitability of RFG-owned outlets.
Mobile services franchisor Leather Doctor has just dropped its franchise fee to help individuals get into their own business.
Specialty chocolate stores have aimed to make a visit to their stores an experience rather than simply a shopping trip, positioning themselves as places to consume high-quality food and beverage products.
Has the budget delivered for small business?
The Franchising Expo took place in Perth last Sunday on the 6th of May at The Astral, Crown.
Franchising success has been in the spotlight as the Franchise Council of Australia recognised top performers at the FCA 2018 WA Excellence in Franchising Awards.
A US robotic frozen yogurt brand is launching in Australia with plans for 500 vending machines across the country in the next five years to bring in US$18 million in sales.
The 570 Australian franchisee owners of Red Rooster, Oporto and Chicken Treat stores earn an estimated $135,000 each per year, according to franchisor Craveable Brands, which is fighting back against claims of struggling franchisees.
TGI Fridays has a rich history since trading began in new York in 1965. Founded by perfume salesman Alan Stillman, the world-famous chain started life as a bar where women could relax and feel comfortable ordering a drink.
Many disputes and court proceedings in franchising involve allegations of misrepresentation or misleading or deceptive conduct on the part of a franchisor during the recruitment phase.
Australia’s Donut King has targeted its first monthly customer satisfaction victory for coffee/doughnut stores since July 2015, according to Roy Morgan’s latest research.
A tried-and tested fitness concept is now available as a franchise. The new franchise offering allows the franchisee to run the Coaching Zone as a stand-alone studio with the backing of one of the longest standing names in the fitness industry, Genesis (and its parent company Belgravia Group)