Franchisees and husband and wife team Paul and Jodi Brown are going from strength to strength with The Coffee Club,

The Flight Centre group has reported a 57.4 percent drop in profit for the first half of financial period 2008-2009,

Cafe2U Serving up: mobile Belaroma coffee and light refreshments Facts and figures: Franchise fee: between $104,900+ GST and $107,600 +GST

GrillÍd – serving up: healthy burgers Facts and figures: Full investment: initial investment is expected to range from approx. $300,000

The dvd retailer EzyDVD was placed in receivership last month with a buyer being sought for its 58 stores. The

Brumby’s Mackay has been voted the best bakery in North Queensland at the 2008 Queensland Baking Industry Regional Bakery Awards.

Chocolate franchise, The Chocolate Room, has announced the opening of four more franchises, taking the total stores throughout Australia up

National convenience franchise NightOwl expanded its Brisbane market place with a new opening in Wickham Street on 5 December 2008.

Box hiring franchise, Hire a Box, recently announced the addition of seven new franchisees in just five months. Barry Harris

Retailer Gerry Harvey is planning to close two Harvey Norman stores due to economic slowdown, with more closures expected soon.

Allied Brands today said it was saddened to announce the death of Irvine Robbins, co-founder of the Baskin Robbins brand.

The Halls Head CHOOKS fresh & tasty franchise store has won the Kailis Service Stars Award. Franchisees Shane and Lynn