Business

F45 flexible workout passport

F45 launches flexible workout ‘passport’

F45 listened to member feedback for its latest initiative.
Carl’s Jr’s Australian licensee collapses into administration
Carl’s Jr’s Aussie master franchisee CJ’s Group has placed its 24 restaurants in administr...
Pizza Hut hot honey
Pizza Hut follows TikTok trend with hot honey drizzle
The Hot Honey Drizzle brings chilli and honey together.

Growth & Innovation

X Commercial master franchise

X Commercial real estate grants master franchise

A Sydney commercial real estate group has partnered with a Melbourne industrial agency to ...
Coffee Club store formats
The Coffee Club CEO reveals new store formats to reposition brand
What's next for this iconic Aussie business?
7-Eleven double footprint
7-Eleven to double its footprint in 10 years
The convenience chain will broaden its merchandise offer.

Industry & policy

Vegan burger Flave closes

Sydney’s vegan burger chain Flave closes

Plant-based burger chain Flave, launched by ex-Zambrero CEO Stuart Cook, has closed down. ...
franchise sector advocate
Be your own advocate, franchise sector advised
Franchising must look after its own interests, franchisors told.
Domino's net profit decline
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises books lower net profit
Domino's reported a rise in average franchised store profitability in FY24.

People & HR

Belle Property new CEO

Belle Property appoints new CEO

Belle Property has appointed its head of network growth, Nick Boyd, as CEO to lead the Bel...
Poolwerx franchise awards 2024
Poolwerx’s Franchise of the Year scoops multiple awards
This is the second time the franchisee pair has won the top award.
F45 appoints GM APAC
F45 appoints new GM APAC
Adrian Furminger moves to F45 from his COO role at Snap Fitness ANZ.

Franchise recruitment

Melbourne franchising expo 2024 record

Melbourne franchising expo draws record crowds

Exhibitors included international groups from Malaysia, Taiwan and the Philippines.
Clark Rubber franchise costs
Clark Rubber lowers franchise establishment costs
Two new measures are designed to lower financial barriers to franchise ownership.
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Melbourne expo introduces overseas brands
The expo includes a Start Your Own Business Workshop.