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Exclusive: Just Cuts appoints new CEO
Amber Manning leaves the business after 12 years, eight of those as CEO.
Business
McDonald’s amends delivery promotional campaign found ‘misleading’
The 99c delivery fee was not the only added cost associated with delivery orders.
Anytime Fitness investigates fake signature sign-up complaints
The gym chain is reviewing documentation, systems and processes to establish the facts.
El Jannah launches lunch menu focused on single meal deals
El Jannah's lunch menu includes chicken wraps with chips and a drink for $14.00.
Growth & Innovation
Motto Motto kickstarts 10-store WA expansion
Two franchise partners will lead the expansion in Western Australia.
KX Pilates CEO on leading with heart in a tech-driven world
Customer expectations are driven by general consumer trends, not just fitness operations.
Industry & policy
Franchise Council’s constitution up for change
The constitution change requires 75 per cent of FCA members to vote yes.
World Gym extends reach to Thailand
Taiwan, where World Gym Corporation is based, is the brand's largest market.
The domino effect: wage liability in the franchise sector
Class action against Domino's alleges deceptive conduct for alleged underpayment.
People & HR
LeWrap appoints group general manager
Manal Haydar joined the group in May 2025 from Craveable Brands.
Exclusive: Just Cuts appoints new CEO
Amber Manning leaves the business after 12 years, eight of those as CEO.
Mad Mex promotions boost operations leadership team
Mad Mex strengthens restaurant support with two new leadership roles.
Franchise recruitment
Banjo’s Bakery gives school students a taste of business ownership
The pilot is an adaptation of the business ownership Self Raising Program.
Why most franchisors struggle to sell and how to fix it
Sales training for franchisors needs to be different from generic sales training.
ACCC’s Mick Keogh urges transparency in franchise recruitment
Quick sale tactics in franchise recruitment can rebound, Mick Keogh suggests.
