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Franchise Council AGM

Franchise Council’s annual report scrapes through AGM

Just 39 members attended the FCA AGM, the first after the organisation's turbulent year.
Tommy Guns 100 stores

Tommy Gun’s hits 100 store milestone

The Canadian-born business has 13 stores in Australia.
Chatime fined

Chatime Australia and MD fined $132K for underpayments

The managing director was involved in underpaying casual loadings and penalty rates.
Franchise Council audit

Franchise Council audit reveals risky financial situation

The Franchise Council of Australia released its independent audit financial report late Friday afternoon, revealing the ...
Jersey Mike's acquired (1)

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 annual report loss

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....
Franchising licensing consultation paper

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 IP collection store

Miniso opens world’s first IP collection store

Miniso opens global first theme-park-style store in China.
Planet Fitness lifts revenue

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 Chapter 11 (1)

TGI Fridays in US files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Restaurants are not part of the bankruptcy process and continue to trade.