Staff shortages are the greatest threat to franchisees right now, according to new survey
Staff shortages, supply chain issues, rising interest rates and inflationary pressures are some of the biggest issues facing Australian franchises today according to a recent survey.
An eight-step guide: How franchisors should respond to the COVID-19 crisis
It's important that franchisors formulate a COVID-19 action plan and consider how their franchised operations may be affected by the virus.
ASIC to probe Retail Food Group as $160 million deal emerges
Retail Food Group faces an ASIC probe over concerns it was not transparent enough with shareholders about a forthcoming deal to recapitalise its business.
Retail Food Group denies sell-off rumours as shares soar over 70%
Retail Food Group's shares have shot up like a sprout in recent days.
Retail Food Group admits to extending use-by dates on Michel’s Patisserie cakes, as franchising battering continues
Languishing franchising giant Retail Food Group has been dealt another blow in wake of the government’s scathing franchising inquiry report.
Senate committee confirms franchising inquiry delay with sly website update
The Senate committee overseeing the franchising inquiry has delayed its report by 29 days, alerting the sector to the news with a sly update to its website.
Senate franchising report to be delayed again as industry awaits verdict
The release of a highly anticipated franchising report by the Senate is set to be delayed for a third time as the industry awaits a verdict.
“No question”: Franchises are more successful than other small businesses, says Boost Juice founder Janine Allis
Shark Tank investor Janine Allis has dismissed concerns around franchising in Australia, revealing Boost Juice franchise inquiries are 'stronger than ever'.
Oliver Brown set to emerge from voluntary administration
Belgian-inspired chocolate cafe chain Oliver Brown is set to emerge from voluntary administration, after creditors of the company voted in favour of a Deed of Company Arrangement put forward by the company’s director.
Royal commission hears bank crushed Wendy’s franchisees by doubling loan repayments
The banking royal commission has heard the Bank of Queensland doubled the monthly repayments on a business loan without telling a franchisee couple, forcing their business into liquidation.
Franchising inquiry: Is it time Australia launched a franchise court?
Tensions are running high in the world of franchising and Australia needs a new court to deal with them, according to legal and business experts.
Red Lea Chickens collapses into voluntary administration leaving 22 franchisees to find new suppliers
Twenty-two franchisees face an uncertain future as administrators work to determine the fate of poultry producer and retailer Red Lea Chickens.
