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Franchisors’ quick-fix actions keep brands top of mind

As social distancing becomes the new norm, what can you do to keep your brand top of mind for your customers? What are f...
How is franchising adjusting to coronavirus measures?

COVID-19 impacts on business; KFC store shut; franchisors adapt

As Victoria declares a state of emergency for four weeks, and the ACT announces a public health emergency, how are franc...
Boost your work-from-home policy

7 ways to polish your work-from-home policy

The team at the Franchise Relationships Institute have been productively working from our homes for nearly 10 years. Giv...
Hygiene is one measure to stave off coronavirus

How to avoid a coronavirus crisis in your franchise

As if drought and bushfires hadn’t been enough for our economy to suffer with over the past few months. Now we have the ...
Minimising occupancy costs

15 clues to minimising occupancy costs

Minimising occupancy costs before you get to negotiations is crucial. Here retail expert and CEO of the Retail Doctor Gr...
Franchisors need to protect information in the sales process

7 crucial questions on privacy rules

The sale and purchase of a small business or franchise often includes the vendor’s client list and client personal infor...
Know your lease, a golden rule for cutting occupancy costs

A golden rule for cutting rental costs

Retail expert Brian Walker shares his thoughts on rental costs. Walker revealed his first Golden Rule of reducing your o...
Do you have a chief fun officer?

Why a chief fun officer could boost productivity

It has long been recognised that all work and no play is likely to lead to less productive, dissatisfied workers. As far...
Employers' obligations to staff in smokey air

Can employers ask staff to work in smoky air?

Amid thick bushfire smoke in cities including Canberra and Melbourne, employers need to consider their legal obligations...
Bootcamp at InXpress instills business confidence

InXpress: why bootcamp is just the beginning

Initial training is crucial for every franchisee and for this business-to-business freight and logistics service there i...