Business

El Jannah launches lunch

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.
Music licensing brand legal
Music licensing is shifting from a legal obligation to a brand virtue
There's a growing expectation that businesses operate ethically and within the law.
Fitstop Global Games launch
Fitstop opens Global Games in Singapore
The event emulates the core pillars of Fitstop's training methodology.

Growth & Innovation

Jetts Fitness opens India

Jetts Fitness opens the doors to Indian flagship

Expansion into India will initially focus on the capital region.
Jax Tyres cancer campaign
Jax Tyres & Auto launches breast cancer campaign
This is the fourth year the auto chain has campaigned on behalf of NBCF.
Viva portfolio Zoo Fit
Viva Leisure boosts portfolio with Zoo Fit launch
Two sites in Western Australia kickstart the national rollout of the new brand.

Industry & policy

Retail Food sales strategy

Declining sales reflect ‘difficult’ conditions at Retail Food Group

Sales have already fallen 4.8 per cent in the second half of FY26.
Landmark McDonald's lawsuit
Landmark McDonald’s lawsuit could affect over 300,000 workers
The SDA Union claims McDonald's is an accessory to breaches of workplace law.
Goodyear operator Fair Work (1)
Ex-Goodyear Autocare operator faces court
The Fair Work Ombudsman alleges underpayments of wages and entitlements.

People & HR

Megasealed GM Nicholas Woodward

Megasealed appoints Nicholas Woodward as GM

Nicholas Woodward brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience.
Top 30 Executives 2026 (1)
The 2026 Top 30 Franchise Executives named
This year's winner is taking out the top spot for the second time.
Poolwerx US COO Marla Mock
Poolwerx appoints COO to US business
The new COO will enhance operational excellence across the growing US network.

Franchise recruitment

Sydney franchising expo Sushi

Franchising Expo draws the crowds in Sydney

Domino's, The Coffee Club and Sushi Sushi were among the big brands exhibiting.
Franchising expo Brisbane Kumon
Franchising Expo taps into Brisbane’s spirit of entrepreneurship
Exhibition director Tim Collett said the Brisbane market is growing, and entreprenurial.
FranRecruit franchisee champion recruitment
Why monthly retainers don’t serve franchisors – and what to do instead
FranRecruit believes the recruitment model should be structured around growth.