Franchising

Global cookie and coffee franchise Mrs. Fields has continued its strong growth during 2010 with four new stores opening across three Australian states in just 50 days.

Retail Food Group, the retail food brand manager and franchisor behind such brands as Donut King, Michel’s Patisserie and Brumby’s Bakeries today posted a record profit for the group.

Heinz, who already possessed a strong retail distribution channel, found itself able to leverage the Golden Circle franchise distribution network after purchasing Golden Circle in December 2008.

Domino’s Pizza’s iPhone app orders will be delivered by Akamai with Domino’s selecting the company to power its online e-commerce platform.

The Athlete’s Foot customers are far and away more satisfied with purchases made with the footwear retailer than competitors Spendless, Mathers, Payless and Williams.

Harvey Norman has finalised a deal to buy Clive Peeters stores and wholesale operations across Australia after Clive Peeters called in receivers PPB.

In the purchase of ITA Software, Google is able to control the whole vertical for Travel and threatens both traditional travel agents as well as online ticket and booking companies.

Franchisor Seal-A-Fridge Pty Ltd has been found to have engaged in unconscionable conduct towards its franchisees the Federal Court, Brisbane has found.

With the local coffee market recently valued at over $3 billion a year, the morning blend has become an engrained ritual for workers across Australia.

Cold Rock Ice Creamery is fast becoming a textbook case study in how to embrace social media by using Facebook and Twitter to communicate with its customers.

These are changing times for franchisees and franchisors in terms of regulations. This expert advice will help you understand the potential changes.

Just Better Care (JBC), a premier home and nursing agency, has announced that the Just Better Care Office on the Gold Coast has taken out the JBC award for Franchise of the Year.

Potential franchisees need to embrace the free pre-entry education run by Griffith University, rather than make decisions on “gut feeling” when choosing to buy a franchise the ACCC has said.

Australian gelato franchise, Trampoline Gelato, has made its way up north with the opening of not one, but two new stores in Darwin.

Free online courses for potential franchisees will soon be available from Griffith University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence in conjunction with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Six months after Mortgage Choice acquired its assets, loan aggregator LoanKit has achieved an impressive milestone, more than doubling its number of broker members to 106.

Franchised Food Company (FFCo) has acquired Nutshack, the leading Australian retailer of nuts, confectionery and dried fruits.

Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd has successfully completed a deal with 7-Eleven’s Australian owners to transfer ownership of 295 Mobil branded service stations across to 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd.

Harvey World Travel is experiencing increased interest from young entrepreneurs who are keen to run their own business and making their mark on the world.

Leading bakery franchise Bakers Delight understands the importance of a decent company website.