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Jetts Fitness opens the doors to Indian flagship
Expansion into India will initially focus on the capital region.
Jun 5, 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
Jetts Fitness opens the doors to Indian flagship
Expansion into India will initially focus on the capital region.
Jax Tyres & Auto launches breast cancer campaign
This is the fourth year the auto chain has campaigned on behalf of NBCF.
Jun 3, 2026
Viva Leisure boosts portfolio with Zoo Fit launch
Two sites in Western Australia kickstart the national rollout of the new brand.
May 29, 2026
Industry & policy
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 could affect over 300,000 workers
The SDA Union claims McDonald's is an accessory to breaches of workplace law.
May 29, 2026
Ex-Goodyear Autocare operator faces court
The Fair Work Ombudsman alleges underpayments of wages and entitlements.
May 29, 2026
People & HR
Megasealed appoints Nicholas Woodward as GM
Nicholas Woodward brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience.
The 2026 Top 30 Franchise Executives named
This year's winner is taking out the top spot for the second time.
May 29, 2026
Poolwerx appoints COO to US business
The new COO will enhance operational excellence across the growing US network.
May 29, 2026
Franchise recruitment
Franchising Expo draws the crowds in Sydney
Domino's, The Coffee Club and Sushi Sushi were among the big brands exhibiting.
Franchising Expo taps into Brisbane’s spirit of entrepreneurship
Exhibition director Tim Collett said the Brisbane market is growing, and entreprenurial.
Mar 23, 2026
Why monthly retainers don’t serve franchisors – and what to do instead
FranRecruit believes the recruitment model should be structured around growth.
Mar 11, 2026