Business

Strong Pilates innovation

Strong Pilates innovation enhances member benefits

The Pilates chain now operates across 11 countries.
Mortgage Choice lead boosts
Mortgage Choice spring campaign boosts broker lead gen
The campaign aimed to support brokers in their drive to boost business.
Foodco $30K royalty credit
Foodco unveils $30K royalty fee credit offer
The limited-time offer is open to new Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue franchisees.

Growth & Innovation

Strong Pilates innovation

Strong Pilates innovation enhances member benefits

The Pilates chain now operates across 11 countries.
Snap Fitness 350th club
Snap Fitness opens doors to 350th APAC club
As well as opening new sites, the gym chain is modernising existing clubs.
Planet Fitness boosts business
Planet Fitness boosts business to 19.7m members, adds 150 clubs
In 2025 the gym chain plans to accelerate club openings.

Industry & policy

BOQ-TN_1

BOQ sanctioned for charging deceased customers

The Bank of Queensland has been sanctioned for charging a total of $158,834 in fees and in...
Franchising Code April 2025
New Franchising Code ready for 1 April
There are some changes to the draft version, including new sections.
An unspecified number of retailers have been asked to justify their advertising.
ACCC taking action against multiple retailers for dodgy Black Friday claims
Some Black Friday sales advertisements made by Australian businesses may have misled ...

People & HR

Schnitz CEO resigns

Schnitz CEO resigns

Brenton Howie joined the schnitzel restaurant business in 2019.
Hip Pocket CEO appointment
Hip Pocket Workwear appoints first CEO
Peter Fiasco takes on the new CEO role at the retail chain.
Choice Hotels appoints development
Choice Hotels appoints development exec
Choice Hotels has appointed a senior manager, development for Australia and New Zealand. K...

Franchise recruitment

Foodco $30K royalty credit

Foodco unveils $30K royalty fee credit offer

The limited-time offer is open to new Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue franchisees.
tips marketing 2025
Top tips to win at marketing in 2025
Audiences are engaging with longer form content, says Jim's Group's Joel Kleber.
franchising agency launches franchise
Tereza Murray Franchising agency launches franchise model
TMF franchise partners don't need licensing or franchising experience.