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Court ruling clears way for Mitre 10 franchisee to sue Bunnings
The dispute centres on plans for a new 15,000sqm Bunnings Warehouse.
Business
Competition drives improved lending conditions for small businesses
New research reveals a reduction in costs for small businesses to acquire finance.
McDonald’s amends delivery promotional campaign found ‘misleading’
The 99c delivery fee was not the only added cost associated with delivery orders.
Anytime Fitness investigates fake signature sign-up complaints
The gym chain is reviewing documentation, systems and processes to establish the facts.
Growth & Innovation
Gelato chain Happy Pops opens up to franchising
Ice-cream retail chain Happy Pops is opening up to franchising, eight years after launchin...
Viva Leisure opens second Zoo Fit gym
The corporate-owned brand combines gym equipment with saunas, Reformer Pilates and recover...
Quest expands Canberra, Adelaide footprint
Construction has started on an Adelaide hotel, Quest Elizabeth.
Industry & policy
Court ruling clears way for Mitre 10 franchisee to sue Bunnings
The dispute centres on plans for a new 15,000sqm Bunnings Warehouse.
Bapcor takes a hit, but says restructure is on track to deliver growth
Trading during the first six weeks of the new fiscal year is slightly ahead.
Domino’s boosts franchisee profitability, but posts $134.2m loss
A shift from price discounting to higher margin pizzas contributed to the results.
People & HR
The people opportunity in franchise
Hiring should be seen as a network consistency issue, suggests Indeed.
Poolwerx celebrates stellar performers in 2026 awards
Poolwerx has recognised its best performers in its annual awards ceremony.
Barry Plant creates chief of staff role
The role of chief of staff is newly created to suit Doyle's experience.
Franchise recruitment
Australia’s best real estate agent joins Ray White
Alexander Phillips and his team settle more than $1 billion in property sales annually.
Banjo’s Bakery gives school students a taste of business ownership
The pilot is an adaptation of the business ownership Self Raising Program.
Why most franchisors struggle to sell and how to fix it
Sales training for franchisors needs to be different from generic sales training.
