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Government pledges $7m to ACCC to help fight franchising bad behaviour
The government aims to boost the ACCC's powers of enforcement with its cash injection.
Business
Visibility and communication: How franchises are streamlining planning
Visibility and communication drive business efficiency and growth.
Kwik Kopy scores 5-star franchise rating
The 5-star rating reflects the team's hard work and dedication.
Instant asset write-off 2024/2025: When will we get confirmation?
The $20,000 cut-off has never been permanently legislated.
Growth & Innovation
Piccolo Me, SolBowl set for Middle East launch
FABE has partnered with a local entrepreneur to kickstart Middle East expansion.
Quest Apartment Hotels signs three-year literary partnership
Quest will provide $50,000 in cash funding annually.
Town & Country kickstarts interstate growth in WA
A low-key launch was deliberate for the regional restaurant chain.
Industry & policy
US brand Duck Donuts signs NZ master franchisee
The NZ master franchisee has Bakers Delight multi-unit experience.
Key fringe benefits tax changes 2025: What to know about this March
Check the changes in FBT due to start in April.
Wendy’s opens 500th AsiaPac, Middle East, Africa restaurant
Further growth for the burger chain which recently opened in Australia.
People & HR
Harcourts Queensland recruits new CEO
This will be Andrew Friebe's third stint with the Harcourts brand.
Barry Plant appoints property management franchise boss
The new appointee has returned to the real estate agency where she was training manager.
Franchise recruitment
Rethink your business approach now: Christmas 2025 presents await
Data from TFM DIgital suggests the holiday period is ideal recruitment time.
Foodco unveils $30K royalty fee credit offer
The limited-time offer is open to new Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue franchisees.
Top tips to win at marketing in 2025
Audiences are engaging with longer form content, says Jim's Group's Joel Kleber.
Cashless Australia: a growing trend in small business
Tyro's Big Time Business Report reveals what's driving the cashless trend.