Tag: Franchising

The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has revealed it’s focusing heavily on its future, as competition from supermarkets hots up and new challenges arise.

The way has been cleared for Metcash to acquire Franklins, after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) lost its case against the country’s biggest independent retail wholesaler and distribution company.

The first Jas My Waffles franchise location has been decided, with residents in the Macarthur region welcoming the franchise’s arrival at the Narellan Town Centre food court.

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.

7-Eleven is celebrating the achievement of two important milestones this week, having just opened its 500th branded store and converted its 100th Mobil retail fuel sites since acquiring the business in October 2010.

The Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar franchise has expanded to South Australia, with three stores now open in the Adelaide region.

With small businesses often facing issues obtaining financial support from major financial institutions, Snap-on Tools has implemented a new credit program aimed at assisting prospective franchisees by allowing it to finance the start-up costs of a new franchise for an initial investment by a prospective franchisee of a minimum of $37,000.

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.

Allphones Retail Pty Ltd has been fined $45,000 for contempt of court orders, following action by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Nanotek, the Australian-owner car cleaning franchise, has made history by becoming the first Australian mobile franchise to arrive in Russia.