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The Coffee Club trials member pricing in loyalty program shake-up
Member benefits include discounted pricing across popular menu items.
Business
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 is shifting from a legal obligation to a brand virtue
There's a growing expectation that businesses operate ethically and within the law.
Fitstop opens Global Games in Singapore
The event emulates the core pillars of Fitstop's training methodology.
Growth & Innovation
US arcade and sports bar Dave & Buster’s opens in Perth
The expansion to Australia is part of a larger global strategy.
Franchised chain Gami steps into supermarket aisles with Coles deal
Gami has an exclusive partnership with Coles to launch products nationally.
Big4 Holiday Parks partners with Ford Australia
The partnership unlocks an exclusive offer for the holiday group's members.
Industry & policy
Guzman y Gomez shares lift on news of US exit
Shares in GYG lifted 9.5 per cent with the news the chain is exiting the US market.
Guzman y Gomez quits US market, faces $42m+ impact
The eight Chicago stores have been closed with immediate effect.
Barbeques Galore heads out of administration
The receivers found the retail investor Gordon Brothers' proposal was best for the company...
People & HR
MBE names its 2025 Australian Franchise of the Year
Vivek Mehra has delivered solid growth over three years in business.
Wendy’s appoints CEO and president
Robert D. Wright has plenty of QSR experience across US brands.
The Coffee Club brings Brooki GM on board to lead franchise operations
Ben Cumming brings franchise and multi-site QSR and retail experience to his new role.
Franchise recruitment
Franchising Expo taps into Brisbane’s spirit of entrepreneurship
Exhibition director Tim Collett said the Brisbane market is growing, and entreprenurial.
Why monthly retainers don’t serve franchisors – and what to do instead
FranRecruit believes the recruitment model should be structured around growth.
Operandio snaps up FranchiseLab
Greg Nathan joins the Operandio advisory board as part of the acquisition.
