Franchising on message

17 August 2009 | How are franchisors communicating with franchisees? Some are using online facilities.

Why franchising makes sense

20 January 2009 | Let’s start at the beginning. Franchising as a concept has been around for decades and began, as many ideas do, in the US.

Autobarn's new campaign in time for Christmas

8 December 2008 | Autobarn franchisees have welcomed the group's new marketing campaign in which the lead character of the cheeky SBS national TV series Fat Pizza, Paul Fenech (best known as Pauly from the show), heads up a cast that features other famous characters including Habib, Rocky, Bobo the chef and the infamous, donut munching chick Toula.

Autobarn complies over ACCC packaging complaint

14 November 2008 | The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from the franchised car accessories retailer Autobarn, after concerns about representations made on the packaging of a personal breathalyser.