Business

small business loans competition

Competition drives improved lending conditions for small businesses

New research reveals a reduction in costs for small businesses to acquire finance.
McDonald's amends misleading campaign
McDonald’s amends delivery promotional campaign found ‘misleading’
The 99c delivery fee was not the only added cost associated with delivery orders.
Anytime Fitness fake sign-up
Anytime Fitness investigates fake signature sign-up complaints
The gym chain is reviewing documentation, systems and processes to establish the facts.

Growth & Innovation

Ray White Phillips agency Dan White Alexander Phillips

Australia’s best real estate agent joins Ray White

Alexander Phillips and his team settle more than $1 billion in property sales annually.
Bricks Kidz national goal
Bricks 4 Kidz master franchisee plans national footprint
Sue Pamboris is taking a measured approach to growth.
World Gym launch Canberra
World Gym lands in Canberra
The club will operate 24 hours a day for members.

Industry & policy

Autobarn Bapcor restructure growth

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 2026 results loss
Domino’s boosts franchisee profitability, but posts $134.2m loss
A shift from price discounting to higher margin pizzas contributed to the results.
Guzman Australia sales increase
Guzman y Gomez’s American nightmare shaded by strong Australian growth
Sales in Australia of $1.4 billion rose 17.9 per cent on the previous year.

People & HR

Indeed people hiring franchise

The people opportunity in franchise 

Hiring should be seen as a network consistency issue, suggests Indeed.
Poolwerx awards 2026
Poolwerx celebrates stellar performers in 2026 awards
Poolwerx has recognised its best performers in its annual awards ceremony.
Barry Plant chief appointment (1)
Barry Plant creates chief of staff role
The role of chief of staff is newly created to suit Doyle's experience.

Franchise recruitment

Ray White Phillips agency Dan White Alexander Phillips

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 school students program
Banjo’s Bakery gives school students a taste of business ownership
The pilot is an adaptation of the business ownership Self Raising Program.
Susana Hands selling franchises
Why most franchisors struggle to sell and how to fix it
Sales training for franchisors needs to be different from generic sales training.