Franchising

A study by Griffith University into franchise conflict has revealed the need for better communication between franchisors and their franchisees.

The ACCC has won a case for 55 current and former Allphones franchisees for $3 million in damages from Allphones and its executives for their involvement in ‘unconscionable conduct’ as well as bullying their franchisees.

The Federal Court Tuesday declared that Mailpost founder Peter Kritas and NSW master franchisor, Mailpost Postie Network Pty Ltd (MPNS), engaged in conduct that contravened the Trade Practices Act 1974.

Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics has announced today the company is growing their cosmetic empire in Australia by adopting a franchise business model. The company aims to add an additional 60 concept stores over the next 3 years to its existing 57 successful stores.

Retailers will continue to face challenges over the next year as consumers return to saving their money, a franchising expert says. Stan Gordon, managing director of Franchised Food Company (FFCo) which owns Cold Rock Ice Creamery, Mr Whippy and Pretzel World, said shoppers had become frugal as a result of the global financial crisis. His […]

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today announced further agreements with major supermarket operators to phase out restrictive provisions in supermarket leases. The ACCC has reached agreement with ALDI Foods, Franklins, SPAR Australia, Australian United Retailers Limited (trading as Foodworks) and Metcash Limited that they will not enter into any new leasing agreement which includes […]

Australian fashion stationery label kikki.K has been nominated for the Retail Innovation award in the World Retail Awards, to be held in Germany in April. Nominated by the Worth Global Style Network (WGSN), the fashion and style industry’s leading resource for trend analysis and forecasting, kikki.K has the personal backing of WGSN’s managing director Asia […]

How does a franchiser pick a good franchisee and is franchising for you? We take a closer look at Quest Serviced Apartments, whose chairman recently won an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Award for Services.

In the midst of the GFC, franchising is one sector still very much growing. We look at how it’s coping and the challenges ahead for both franchisees and franchisors. Here is the latest in the Australian franchise sector.

Buying a franchise can be tricky, which is why is is important to do your homework. There are many factors to consider before diving in. If you are serious about buying a franchise, make sure you arm yourself with all the facts before making your decision.

With our economy on the upswing, it’s a great time to get into franchising, as this is when small businesses thrive and consumer spend is back on track. Franchising has proven to be a secure option in an uncertain economy, but it is important to invest in the right franchise system. It is not a decision to be taken lightly by any means. Prospective franchisees should do their homework and take time to find a system that suits their skills and needs as well as ensuring the business is robust and can stand the test of time.

There has been an increasing demand expressed by Australian franchisers in recent months for more effective online communications within franchise networks. Many are now looking to develop their own internal website but don’t know where to start. So what does it take to build a successful intranet?

The franchising industry has been getting some good press recently as it’s been holding up relatively well in the current climate. It’s fair to say that franchising can be a safer business option when times are tough, but success is never guaranteed, and prospective franchisees shouldn’t expect to pick a system off the shelf and […]

Franchising may be a safe bet in the current economic climate but there are still plenty of things to consider before banking on easy success. Here are some ways to recession-proof your franchise for success. Recently I’ve read a plethora of articles promoting the virtues of franchising in a recessed and perhaps worrying economy. The […]

In tough times, it’s rare to hear business success stories. For fast moving franchises Café2U and ecowash mobile, a good business model is the key to growth. Having recently being awarded a coveted spot on the BRW Fast Franchises list for 2009, Café2U founder Andy Simpkin and ecowash mobile managing director Jim Cornish spoke candidly […]

Australians excel at the franchise model, whether its franchisees buying up international brands for our own backyard or Australian franchises going global. Adeline Teoh looks at successful franchise Café 2U and how it has conquered both domestic and international markets. With more than 1,000 franchise outlets, Australia boasts the highest number, per capita, in the […]

For the first time in Australia, independent business reports on the best franchise opportunities in the country have been made available to the public. Adrian McFedries of DC Strategy talks about why he and his team have spent the last 18 months compiling them. The region’s leading franchise specialist is about to roll out a […]

Franchisors recognise the rise of the ‘international’ market as the world is getting smaller and the need for products and services is getting larger. Rod Young assesses the emerging global franchise trends and the significant opportunities they create Over time, experienced franchisors have learned that a focus on establishing profitable businesses that create greater value […]

More businesses than ever before are embracing franchising. So what exactly has prompted these organisations to deviate from the traditional business development path, and adopt franchising as a growth strategy? Rod Young provides some crucial direction for those considering franchising. The Franchising Australia 2006 survey identified that approximately 1000 Australian businesses operate within the definition […]

Want to own your own business, but are unsure whether to go out on your own or buy into a franchise? Kristy Sheppard weighs up the options. New business owners are increasingly going down the franchise path, which is reflected in the growth of Australia’s franchising industry (on a per capita basis, the most heavily […]