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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.
Aug 24, 2026
Business
Competition drives improved lending conditions for small businesses
New research reveals a reduction in costs for small businesses to acquire finance.
McDonald’s amends delivery promotional campaign found ‘misleading’
The 99c delivery fee was not the only added cost associated with delivery orders.
Aug 19, 2026
Anytime Fitness investigates fake signature sign-up complaints
The gym chain is reviewing documentation, systems and processes to establish the facts.
Aug 5, 2026
Growth & Innovation
Australia’s best real estate agent joins Ray White
Alexander Phillips and his team settle more than $1 billion in property sales annually.
Bricks 4 Kidz master franchisee plans national footprint
Sue Pamboris is taking a measured approach to growth.
Aug 26, 2026
Industry & policy
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 boosts franchisee profitability, but posts $134.2m loss
A shift from price discounting to higher margin pizzas contributed to the results.
Aug 26, 2026
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.
Aug 24, 2026
People & HR
Australia’s best real estate agent joins Ray White
Alexander Phillips and his team settle more than $1 billion in property sales annually.
LeWrap appoints group general manager
Manal Haydar joined the group in May 2025 from Craveable Brands.
Aug 19, 2026
Exclusive: Just Cuts appoints new CEO
Amber Manning leaves the business after 12 years, eight of those as CEO.
Aug 17, 2026
Franchise recruitment
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 Bakery gives school students a taste of business ownership
The pilot is an adaptation of the business ownership Self Raising Program.
Jul 29, 2026
Why most franchisors struggle to sell and how to fix it
Sales training for franchisors needs to be different from generic sales training.
Jun 30, 2026
Music licensing is shifting from a legal obligation to a brand virtue
Franchise Executives & One Music