Archive - September 2010

7-Eleven celebrates finalists in industry award

26 August 2010 | Franchise convenience chain, 7-Eleven has announced Paul Wallace, assistance brand manager and Shane Byrne, category manager, as finalists in the Peter Jowett Industry Award.


A byte of Crust

26 August 2010 | Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars is a nine year old, fast-growing franchise serving high quality, healthier pizzas through more than 50 stores across the Eastern Seaboard.


Where's best for fast food?

26 August 2010 | It's difficult for consumers to decide which fast food outlet in the food court should get their dollar. It could be said, however, that it's even more difficult for the company itself.


Eagle Boys expands in Victoria

25 August 2010 | Pizza franchise, Eagle Boys, has almost doubled its Victorian presence with the conversion of four Encore Pizza stores, taking the company's total store count to 322.


A new Quest in Campbelltown

25 August 2010 | Quest Serviced Apartments is preparing for the opening of a new property in Campbelltown on 13 September, which it says will employ 18 locals and contribute approximately $4 million to the local economy.


Home Timber and Hardware wins catalogue award

24 August 2010 | Home Timber and Hardware has been awarded for its catalogue design and effectiveness. Home and its agency, CHE, entered the 19th annual Australian Catalogue Awards, with the 2009 Get Set for a Proper Summer dogalogue and won gold in the Hardware’ Catalogue category, ahead of finalists Mitre 10 and Stihl.


MYO expands franchise opportunities

24 August 2010 | The DIY sandwich and salad retail franchise MYO has this week officially launched two new franchise models, giving prospective franchisees three levels of entry into the business.


Get on the right foot

24 August 2010 | The Athlete's Foot Australia Pty Ltd purchased the license as a master franchisor for Australia in 1979. The first store was opened in Adelaide. Today, there are over 130 franchise and company stores in Australia and New Zealand.


Melbourne Expo gets thumbs up

23 August 2010 | The Melbourne Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo had a steady attendance at the weekend with regulars and franchise newbies reporting plenty of interest from visitors.


The Athlete's Foot steps up sales

23 August 2010 | Retail franchise chain The Athlete's Foot reached total sales of $186.1 million for the last financial year, an increase of 11.6 percent, with an 8.3 percent like-for-like sales growth.


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