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Franchise Council’s annual report scrapes through AGM
Just 39 members attended the FCA AGM, the first after the organisation's turbulent year.
Tommy Gun’s hits 100 store milestone
The Canadian-born business has 13 stores in Australia.
Chatime Australia and MD fined $132K for underpayments
The managing director was involved in underpaying casual loadings and penalty rates.
Franchise Council audit reveals risky financial situation
The Franchise Council of Australia released its independent audit financial report late Friday afternoon, revealing the ...
US sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s acquired by private equity
Blackstone, which has previously invested in Hilton Hotels, has taken a majority stake in the business.
FCA’s stark $1.3m loss revealed in annual report
The Franchise Council of Australia has released its Annual Report for 2023-24, revealing it has racked up a $1.32m loss....
Should franchising be licensed? Have your say
The most recent review of the Franchising Code suggested the sector could embrace a licensing regime. Now the Licensing ...
Miniso opens world’s first IP collection store
Miniso opens global first theme-park-style store in China.
Planet Fitness lifts revenue to US$292.2m
Planet Fitness has reported a revenue rise of 5.3 per cent for its third quarter ending 30 September; revenue increased ...
TGI Fridays in US files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Restaurants are not part of the bankruptcy process and continue to trade.