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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...
AI people vetting brands

In spite of AI, people still look to trusted people when vetting brands

New LinkedIn research shows people turn to trusted voices in their networks for advice on brands.
franchise survey june 2025

Franchise growth modest, but recruitment a key concern: survey

The June quarter saw weekly revenue growth and a generally positive outlook.
Tech giants small business

ACCC warns tech giants are harming small businesses and competition

The ACCC's report suggests Australia needs to regulate the tech firms.
SME worry NAB survey

What SME owners worry about the most: New NAB survey reveals the list

Fifty per cent of small business owners are cutting costs.
fast food store growth
small business economic decline

Australian small businesses losing economic share, warns Ombudsman

Payroll jobs in small businesses declined by 8.1 per cent in FY2023-24.
Subway 2025 trends

Subway’s top five trends for 2025

One key trend is a laser focus on ease and value.
SMEs rising costs prices

SMEs face rising costs but don’t want to raise prices. What can be done?

The BIG survey highlighted technology as a cost-control option.
small business predictions 2025

Five small-business predictions for 2025

It’s that time when we look to the year ahead and wonder what’s in store for 2025. No-one knows for sure what’s to come ...