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Asian grocery franchise launches

Asian grocery chain set to franchise

A Melbourne-based Asian grocery franchise is set to launch this year. Stephen Lim set up the Yahweh Asian grocery busine...
Romeo's settles class actions

Metcash faces competition from new grocery co-op

A group of Australia’s independent supermarkets and convenience stores have come together to form a new co-operative tha...
Service at service stations in New Zealand

Could service return to service stations?

A point of distinction in the market is valuable for any business.  So could service be the game changer in the service ...
Cardless and cashless 7-Eleven concept store unveiled

Cardless and cashless 7-Eleven concept store unveiled

In an Australian-first, franchise giant 7-Eleven has launched a cashless and cardless concept store. The innovative 7-El...
7-Eleven has started trialling catering

7-Eleven trials catering platters

7-Eleven is trialling a catering service for a range of platters including sandwiches, wraps and sushi. Customers order ...
Australian convenience stores boom to $8.6bn valuation

Australian convenience stores boom to $8.6bn valuation

Australian convenience stores have blossomed amidst difficult retail conditions, achieving a 2.4 per cent growth in 2018...
Westside Petroleum facing court action

Service station chain, Westside Petroleum facing court action

Independent service station chain, Westside Petroleum is facing legal action following allegations of underpayment. The ...
Inside Franchise Business: Caltex invests in technoloy

Caltex invests in seamless technology

Caltex Australia is investing heavily in new technology to make transactions at its petrol stations and convenience stor...