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Optus faces legal action for alleged inappropriate sales tactics
The ACCC is taking Optus to court and is seeking penalties and consumer redress.
BoQ franchisees question buyout price in bank’s buy-back plan
The buy back plan is a reversal of plans announced earlier to increase the branch numbers.
Harvey Norman loses ASIC case over misleading finance claims
ASIC is seeking financial penalties for Harvey Norman and Latitude Finance Australia.
United Petroleum ex-operator faces court
The FWO has already filed three legal actions alleging workplace breaches at other United Petroleum outlets.
Draft Franchising Code unveiled for consultation
Not all the 23 Schaper Review recommendations are included.
ACCC seeks feedback on controversial pharmacy merger deal
Sigma Healthcare has offered concessions to franchisees as it plans a merger with Chemist Warehouse.
Jim’s Dog Wash rejects media claims
Jim's Group founder Jim Penman said only 10 per cent of franchisees reported poor income.
Ex-Cash Converters stores operator fined for underpaying staff
A former operator of two Cash Converters stores in Melbourne has been fined $16,000 over the underpayment of a...
Domino’s faces shareholder class action
Domino's denies any liability, it told the ASX.
Be your own advocate, franchise sector advised
Franchising must look after its own interests, franchisors told.