Retail Food Group faces new class action lawsuit from Michel’s Patisserie franchisees, alleging loss and damages
Retail Food Group faces another possible class action as disgruntled franchisees take aim at the franchisor, claiming they could "take down" the giant.
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.
‘Captive to franchisors’: Franchise Council slammed for role in failed system
The Franchise Council is facing the possible creation of a new body which will represent franchisee, amid allegations it has failed the sector.
Systemic failure: Franchising report advises massive overhaul of $180 billion industry
A long-awaited Senate report into francishing has identified systemic abuse and has advised a major overhaul of the industry.
“Lives destroyed”: Retail Food Group faces investigation for insider trading, tax avoidance and consumer law breaches after franchising inquiry report
A Senate committee has skewered Retail Food Group and has advised the ATO, ACCC and ASIC to probe allegations of insider trading and tax avoidance.
Mortgage brokers rejoice as coalition backflips on trail commission ban
Mortgage brokers say they are encouraged by a coalition backflip on trail commissions and are urging Labor to follow suit.
Retail Food Group breached consumer law in $400,000-plus franchise bungle, Court finds
RFG has lost a legal battle against two former franchisees, with the Court finding the franchisor breached Australian Consumer Law.
Decision pending: Mental health concern as mortgage brokers face uncertain future
NAB has set up a mental health hotline for stressed brokers, but not everyone is a fan, with one broker rubbishing the move.
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.
Morrison pledges support for mortgage brokers in face of “industry-destroying changes”
Mortgage brokers have turned to political advocacy in an attempt to pressure politicians to temper their view on royal commission recommendations.
Car wash franchise found to have acted ‘unconscionably’ towards franchisees, as ACCC cracks whip
The ACCC has warned franchisors not complying with the franchising code that it will pursue enforcement action amid a crackdown.
