The team at www.franchisebusiness.com.au and Franchising magazine wish you all the best for the festive season and the year ahead.
The Australian operations of the GNC Livewell franchise have been placed into voluntary administration by its Singapore based parent company Osim International.
An old boss of mine at Caltex used to say “If you have a dog and have to bark yourself…..you may as well shoot the dog!” Whilst he was considered a real autocrat, as I now look back, I think I agree with what he would say to us.
It’s the last day before you finish up for your break. Insert equal parts joy [I’m outta here!] and horror [I still have stuff to do!].
Tobacco Station Group, the 340-outlet chain of tobacco and gift retail outlets, is up for sale.
The Franchising Code of Conduct provides for a seven day cooling off period with a franchise agreement.
Once you have purchased your franchise and got the business up and running, the franchisor may seem a little remote – you don’t need their support in the same way as you did in the early days.
Gerry Roelofsz has been the Snap-on Tools franchisee for South Auckland for two years. Before that, he ran a Snap-on company store, so he’s seen both sides of a franchised business.
Danika Heslop is executive chef at Jamaica Blue. Before heading up the food development for the café franchise she worked at the Michelin starred Norwegian restaurant Bagatelle and top Sydney restaurant, Quay.
Merry Christmas from the Franchising magazine and www.franchisebusiness.com.au team.
Asia’s homegrown fast food giant Jollibee is set to open its first Australian outlet in 2017.
Life doesn’t stand still and now is a great time to consider which path you will take to realise your dreams. It’s time for a fresh start so why not consider a business opportunity that will not only fulfil your goals but inspire the nation’s next generation?