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Donut King appoints Tom Elliott as executive GM
Tom Elliott returned to RFG five months ago; now he's heading up the doughnut business.
Jun 24, 2026
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.
Franchise Executives & One Music
Fitstop opens Global Games in Singapore
The event emulates the core pillars of Fitstop's training methodology.
May 6, 2026
Growth & Innovation
Viva Leisure’s Zoo Fit signs partnership with Fremantle Dockers
The partnership coincides with Zoo Fit's arrival in WA.
Zeus Street Greek opens 50th store, plans 130 in four years
The chain plans to add about 20 stores each year for four years.
Jun 24, 2026
Growing franchise network growth in an ever-changing economic environment
Franchisors need to use data-driven decisions making to re-evaluate location strategies.
Jun 24, 2026
Industry & policy
ACCC’s Mick Keogh urges transparency in franchise recruitment
Quick sale tactics in franchise recruitment can rebound, Mick Keogh suggests.
Yum Brands to sell Pizza Hut for US$2.7 billion
The divestment will be made through two separate transactions.
Jun 22, 2026
7-Eleven hits media headlines with franchisee store takeovers
The convenience chain says it takes seriously its responsibilities under industry Codes.
Jun 22, 2026
People & HR
Harcourts taps banking and property exec for COO role
Adrian Knowles, CEO, said Thompson's experience will be valuable to the business.
Anytime Fitness raises $400K in Fitphoria endurance challenge
Participants could cycle 500km or run 212km in the five-day challenge.
Jun 25, 2026
Donut King appoints Tom Elliott as executive GM
Tom Elliott returned to RFG five months ago; now he's heading up the doughnut business.
Jun 24, 2026
Franchise recruitment
ACCC’s Mick Keogh urges transparency in franchise recruitment
Quick sale tactics in franchise recruitment can rebound, Mick Keogh suggests.
Franchising Expo draws the crowds in Sydney
Domino's, The Coffee Club and Sushi Sushi were among the big brands exhibiting.
Jun 3, 2026
Franchising Expo taps into Brisbane’s spirit of entrepreneurship
Exhibition director Tim Collett said the Brisbane market is growing, and entreprenurial.
Mar 23, 2026