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Recovery Lab liquidation

Recovery Lab in liquidation

The wellness concept was founded by former sporting stars.
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Consumers, franchise buyers view franchising as a chance for independence

Income potential was listed by more than half surveyed consumers.
Yum Pizza Hut strategy

Yum Brands mulls sale of Pizza Hut 

The pizza business is undergoing a formal strategic review.
Hooters founders retake control

Hooters founders retake full control of business, promise return to its roots

Restaurant upgrades are rolling out across the US as the brand returns to its roots.
small business under strain (1)

Small-business sector ‘under strain’ but not standing still, Cosboa report finds

64 per cent of small businesses reported lower profits than last year.
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Chemist Warehouse’s sales growth momentum continues in first quarter 

Sigma Healthcare has reported double-digit sales growth at Chemist Warehouse for the first fiscal quarter, reflecting th...
FWO United Petroleum underpayment

Sixth United Petroleum ex-operator faces legal action

The former operator faces penalties of up to $13,320 for each contravention.
Celebrity Ink unhappy franchisees (1)

Celebrity Ink hits headlines over alleged franchisee discontent

Celebrity Ink founder and CEO Johnny Cohen denies the allegations.
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‘Reasonable opportunity’: ACCC issues guidance on upcoming Code changes

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released guidance on the changes to the Franchising Code due to c...
Australian Franchise Outlook launch

FCA and Octomedia launch Australian Franchise Outlook to champion industry 

Octomedia and the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) today launch a major new annual publication, the Australian Franc...