Business

Cheesecake Shop Canberra rebrand

The Cheesecake Shop completes new look rollout in Canberra

The rollout will continue across Australia and New Zealand.
Anytime Fitness retains 5-stars
Anytime Fitness scores 5-star franchise rating two years in a row
The gym chain is focused on franchisee engagement and network support.
Signarama Gorilla Dash platform
How Signarama transformed its marketing with a custom solution
The initial goal was for franchisees to easily manage their micro-sites.

Growth & Innovation

Car Care sells

Car Care sells to master franchisee

The automotive detailing firm was established in 1987.
Totally Workwear network expansion
Totally Workwear eyes store network expansion after brand revamp
The company will enhance system scalability.
BFT 300th studio
BFT hits 300-studio milestone, launches in Spain
The brand now has a presence in nine countries, including the US.

Industry & policy

Guzman $1.725 billion valuation

Guzman y Gomez hits $1.725 billion valuation with new investors

Four major investment funds are backing the restaurant chain.
McDonald's buys Israel restaurants
McDonald’s buys back 225 restaurants in Israel
The war in Gaza has affected sales in the region.
Hungry Jack's franchisee case
Hungry Jack’s resolves franchisee restraint clause case
The franchisee called for an injunction to block store openings.

People & HR

FCA CEO interim

FCA CEO exits, interim boss announced

Experienced franchise executive and FCA board director takes up the role.
Accor Indigneous traineeship
Accor launches Indigenous Hotel Traineeship
The traineeship is part of its Indigenous Careers Program
Choice Hotels development appointments
Choice Hotels boosts development with new appointments
There will be a focus on corporate development to expand investment-led growth.

Franchise recruitment

Raine Horne brand refresh

Raine & Horne reveals brand refresh

The new look is expected to attract top-tier talent to the business.
Jim's Cleaning offers Godfreys staff free franchises
Jim’s Cleaning Group ready to gift franchises to Godfreys’ staff
The free franchise includes all necessary training.
unique selling point franchises
Why a unique selling point is important in franchising
Defining and communicating your USP will attract motivated franchisees who are enticed by ...