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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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Anytime Fitness Ability Fest partner

Anytime Fitness supports Dylan Alcott Foundation at Ability Fest

Anytime Fitness will supply secure locker facilities, and provide a Glitter Bar activation.
Lone Star expands Victoria

Lone Star expands Texan-inspired restaurant into Victoria

The move into Victoria is part of a broader national expansion plan.
Zeus Street Greek Whiteoak investment

Zeus Street Greek secures private equity investment

Whiteoak, a mid-market private equity firm, has invested in the QSR chain.
Gelatissimo opens 60th store

Gelatissimo opens 60th store

The newest store showcases the brand's fresh design, incorporating a locally-inspired mural.
OPSM Luxottica fined code breach

OPSM parent Luxottica fined $19,800 for alleged Code breach

Failure to update its Franchise Disclosure Register entry has cost the business.
Kwik Kopy boss Sonia Shwabsky exits (2)

Kwik Kopy, Pack & Send ANZ boss Sonia Shwabsky exits

Shwabsky was previously CEO of Kwik Kopy.
Taco Bell Restaurant Brands deal

Restaurant Brands wins Taco Bell business in Australia-wide deal

The agreement is the first step in a planned transition of the brand from Collins Foods.
zarraffa's coffee 30-years milestone

Zarraffa’s Coffee hits 30-year milestone

The coffee chain started life at Australia Fair on the Gold Coast.
concept eight record year noodle box

Noodle Box, Acai Bros parent Concept Eight reports a record year

Existing franchisees have snapped up more half the new sites.
Fitstop launches global games

Fitstop unveils Global Games comp

Fitstop plans to make the Global Games an annual event.