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Wendy’s claims world-best opening with first Australian drive-thru
The drive-thru format resonates strongly with Aussie customers.
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.
Fitstop opens Global Games in Singapore
The event emulates the core pillars of Fitstop's training methodology.
Growth & Innovation
McDonald’s meets Australian demand with McCafé menu overhaul
Research found more than half of Australians pick drinks based on their mood or energy lev...
Piccolo Me opens dual-brand flagship with SolBowl
Parent company Fabe Hospitality Group will also use the site for training and development.
Firehouse Subs opens, beats international benchmarks for brand’s openings
Retail Food Group is banking on its newest brand continuing to perform well.
Industry & policy
Collins Foods delivers record sales as KFC growth accelerates
KFC Australia saw a 7.6 per cent rise in revenue.
July 1 compliance checklist: Payday Super, minimum wage, and new SMS rules
The national weekly minimum wage from today is $1004.90m or $26.44 an hour.
ACCC’s Mick Keogh urges transparency in franchise recruitment
Quick sale tactics in franchise recruitment can rebound, Mick Keogh suggests.
People & HR
Bakers Delight appoints chief retail operations officer
Fiona Donnellan brings 14 years of experience with Aldi to her new role.
Harcourts taps banking and property exec for COO role
Adrian Knowles, CEO, said Thompson's experience will be valuable to the business.
Anytime Fitness raises $400K in Fitphoria endurance challenge
Participants could cycle 500km or run 212km in the five-day challenge.
Franchise recruitment
Why most franchisors struggle to sell and how to fix it
Sales training for franchisors needs to be different from generic sales training.
ACCC’s Mick Keogh urges transparency in franchise recruitment
Quick sale tactics in franchise recruitment can rebound, Mick Keogh suggests.
Franchising Expo draws the crowds in Sydney
Domino's, The Coffee Club and Sushi Sushi were among the big brands exhibiting.
