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RFG or Jump Swim Schools? What was the headline news of 2019?
It’s almost the end of 2019, and a great time to check back on the hottest stories from a year in franchising. New...

What franchising lessons learned in 2019 can boost the year ahead?
Has 2019 been a good year or a bad year for franchising? Inside Franchise Business asked sector peak body Franchise Coun...

Government seeking feedback on franchising reform
After months of deliberation, the federal government is calling on the franchise community to provide feedback on the fe...

Franchise register offers free enrolment
The Australian Franchise Registry is offering franchise systems cost-free registration on its independent register that ...

Harsher penalties, industry ombudsman floated by franchising taskforce
Harsher penalties and the introduction of an industry-specific ombudsman may be on the cards for Australia’s under-press...

ACCC to crack down on unfair contract terms
Small business is in for a compliance overhaul, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) committin...

Franchising in uncharted territory – Hungry Jacks founder speaks out
Fast-food legend Jack Cowin has questioned the proposed franchising reforms set to impact the sector, revealing the upda...

What a Morrison Government means for franchising
With the dust still settling on an unprecedented Coalition victory in Saturday’s federal election, attention is quickly ...

Labor to tackle wage theft in franchise businesses
Victims of wage theft in franchise businesses could have claims of up to $100,000 resolved in a day under a new proposal...

Government franchising taskforce formed
The franchising sector is in for an overhaul after the federal government revealed it has formed a franchising taskforce...