Tag: Franchise

The Pie Face franchise has entered the US market, and co-founders Wayne Homschek and Betty Fong report demand and sales have blown away all expectations.

With over 1,000 franchise systems in Australia, it can be tricky to figure out which will be a winner. Kristy Sheppard has some advice for choosing the franchise that’s right for you.

Pie Face has launched a new program inviting young entrepreneurs to qualify to franchise one of its stores. The Young Entrepreneurs Program aims to finance 21-30 year olds into Pie Face stores with successful candidates offered ownership of a franchise after only a $5,000 deposit and the full $300,000 to $400,000 repaid over an extended […]

According to Gerry Harvey local consumers should be “as happy as pigs in sh**” and spending their cash, given low unemployment and the resources boom.

Three Cold Rock Ice Creamery stores in Queensland have been placed into administration after being taken to court for breaking their franchise agreements.

Something akin to a dating site for business, the Snap printing franchise has fused dating and business to create ‘snapmeup.com.au’; a destination for businesses seeking relationship advice.

While buying a franchise can sometimes seem like the safest, easiest route into small business ownership, as with anything, there are always risks. Make sure you weigh it all up before you sign on the line.

Gloria Jeans has collected two honours in the 2011 Australian Business Awards, being named alongside a number of big businesses recognised for being progressive and innovative.

Pretzel World is on a path to franchise world domination (in Australia) with the company looking to expand its footprint across the country following a rise in enquires and a tripling in sales in some stores.

Oporto, the Bondi chicken burger institution and franchise continues to spread its wings, rapidly adding a second store and confirming construction is underway on their third restaurant in the world’s most populous nation, China.