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FCA board elects Marcel Lal as chair, Callum Mackay as deputy
Both Mackay and Lal have served two years on the FCA board.
Business
Strong Pilates campaign calls out membership overload
The launch includes a short-form and full length feature video, Meta ads, and EDMs.
Why convenience isn’t enough: inside Domino’s bolder brand
Consumers will see a bolder and more confident personality and refreshed graphics.
Domino’s unveils ‘Drop Everything’ brand transformation
Domino’s Australia has launched its new brand platform, ‘Drop Everything* It’s Domin...
Growth & Innovation
How fledgling franchise Fizz Kidz plans to grow and keep the magic
Talia Meltzer began franchising the brand a year ago after opening five studios herself.
Guzman y Gomez beefs up menu
The menu addition has been led by award-winning chef Nate Appleman.
Scaling your franchise network without growing operational complexity
Distributed teams may provide additional capacity for certain functions.
Industry & policy
Australia’s migration changes: What franchise businesses need to know
The Federal Government's migration reforms shift towards a more selective system.
RBA lifts rates to highest level in 15 years at ‘worst time’
The cash rate rise to 4.6 per cent followed a unanimous decision by the RBA's monetary pol...
Trust tax changes reduce impact on SMEs but leave issues unresolved
Restructuring costs and the flexibility of existing trust structures are still concerns.
People & HR
Jax Tyres & Auto appoints marketing boss
Michelle Gamble spent six years with the Frontline Group.
FCA board elects Marcel Lal as chair, Callum Mackay as deputy
Both Mackay and Lal have served two years on the FCA board.
FCA members elect new board
Two franchisee directors have been nominated by FCA members.
Franchise recruitment
How QSR brands are winning the talent battle
When employers make reactive appointments they may find within six months the new recruit ...
Craveable Brands’ single rule that kickstarts franchise recruitment
A good candidate filter is a half-day in-store trial.
Why greenfield deals fall over at the 11th hour
Greenfield sites feel the greatest pressure in standard lending model assessments.