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Sarah Stowe

Sarah is Editor of Franchise Executives and Inside Franchise Business and has been in the franchising sector for 15+ years. Based in Sydney, she has more than 30 years' experience writing, interviewing and editing for business and consumer publications in the UK and Australia. While she will always hold magazines close to her heart (they were her first love) Sarah loves a chat and podcasts are her latest passion.

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Gill'd mega store Melbourne

Grill’d opens mega restaurant in Melbourne

The basement level was once a World War 11 club.
Cheesecake Shop Bridgerton desserts

Bridgerton inspires The Cheesecake Shop’s latest desserts

The sweet treat chain has found Aussies turn big TV moments into occasions.
Piccolo Me Bean Bar acquisition

Piccolo Me parent acquires SA chain Bean Bar

Bean Bar will transition to the Piccolo Me network.
Operandio FranchiseLab Greg Nathan

Operandio snaps up FranchiseLab

Greg Nathan joins the Operandio advisory board as part of the acquisition.
Frontline Recruitment CEO Adam Hislop-Reynolds

Frontline Recruitment, Express Employment reveal new group CEO

Adam Hislop-Reynolds brings more than 25 years of experience to the role.
Jax Tyres 97th store

Jax Tyres & Auto opens 97th store

The new store is the third location in South Australia.
Hog's Breath CEO Tom Elliott exits

Hog’s Breath Cafe boss exits after eight months in the role

Prior to his CEO role, Elliott spent 14 years with Retail Food Group.
Poolwerx 150th store milestone

Poolwerx reaches mega milestone, opens 150th store

The newest store is the fifth in a multi-unit franchisee group.
Stepz Fitness sustainable growth

Stepz Fitness targets sustainable growth in 2026

The gym chain operates a hybrid model: 24/7 access and functional group training.
KX Pilates training expansion

KX Pilates’ unveils new training program as it ramps up expansion

KX Pilates aims to open a further 10 studios across Australia this year.