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ACCC accuses Ultra Tune of contempt of court over marketing funds
The ACCC has instituted contempt of court proceedings against Ultra Tune, a car servicing franchisor with over 270 centr...
ASBFEO names 20Volts fitness chain for failing to mediate
Fitness business 20Volts is in the spotlight after being named for failing to mediate with another small business. Bruce...
Ex-Core9 Fitness franchisee faces court
A former Core9 Fitness franchise operator is facing legal action brought by the Fair Work Ombudsman. Facing court is the...
7-Eleven to pay $595,000 after chain misled franchisee about lease terms
Convenience chain 7-Eleven must pay $595,000 to a franchisee after the Victoria Supreme Court found the franchisor had m...
Former Cash Converters business faces court and penalty of $33,000
A company that formerly operated two Cash Converters stores in Melbourne is facing court and a possible penalty of $33,3...
Sandwich Chef’s $182,596 in unpaid wages recovered by FWO
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $182,596 in unpaid wages for 214 workers after it investigated 39 outlets of the S...
Priceline, Hog’s Breath class actions stumble over costs
Two separate class actions against Priceline and Hog’s Breath appear to be stumbling over costs. Class action lawy...
F45 loses battle over computerised training patents in legal stoush with BFT
Functional fitness F45 has lost two patents for a computerised training system after a legal battle with rival franchise...
McDonald’s faces massive court claim over ‘shameful’ worker treatment
Trade union SDA has lodged a multimillion claim in the Federal Court against McDonald’s Australia seeking compensation f...
Disgraced McDonald’s ex-CEO pays back US$105m in settlement
Steve Easterbrook, the disgraced former McDonald’s president and CEO sacked for sexual misconduct, has paid back more th...