Articles tagged with 'Franchise-Council-of-Australia'

Franchising Code to include franchisee rights and risks in plain English

4 March 2010 | Franchisors will be asked to provide prospective franchisees with a short, simple plain English document which sets out their rights and responsibilities. That's the promise in reforms to the Franchising Code of Conduct announced by Small Business Minister Craig Emerson.


Crunch the numbers to get the profit

1 March 2010 | Improve your chance of success as a franchisee by checking the numbers before you buy.


FCA slams MP's move to state franchise law in South Australia

7 December 2009 | The Franchise Council of Australia has slammed South Australian Labor backbencher Tony Piccolo's introduction of a private member's Bill into the State Parliament as a retrograde step. The Bill proposes state-specific franchising regulation.


Buying a franchise

7 December 2009 | Thinking of investing your hard earned cash and the bank loan in a franchise? Purchasing a franchise can be a straightforward process but one that is best not rushed. Potential franchisees can take months in the search for the right franchise. Taking time to follow all the steps should help your decision to sign up to a franchise and make the commitment right for you.


Family economics help Mr Rental's growth

10 November 2009 | National white goods rental franchise Mr Rental has reported sales for the group across Australia and New Zealand grew by 19.3 percent, while enquiries grew by 14 percent.


Franchising sector reforms inadequate say critics

9 November 2009 | The Federal Government’s long-awaited announcement on possible changes to franchising law has met with a mixed reception and criticism of unfinished business. Shadow Small Business Minister Steven Ciobo is just one critic who believes the franchising sector has been let down by the Government's inadequate response to the inquiries into the sector and its appointment of another panel to undertake further research.


FCA merit award for Hotondo Homes' executive

9 November 2009 | National building franchise group, Hotondo Homes, took home an award for the second year in a row at the Franchise Council of Australia’s Excellence in Franchising Awards recently.


Government to amend Franchising Code

6 November 2009 | Rogue franchisors beware. That's the message coming from the Federal Government with its long-awaited announcement on possible changes to franchising law.


Franchising study seeks sustainability answer

28 October 2009 | Griffith University's Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence has won funding to explore whether or not franchising is more sustainable than independent business.


Price Attack franchisor wins Woman of the Year award

27 October 2009 | Price Attack Franchising director, Carol Jarred, has been declared the 2009 Franchise Woman of the Year at the Franchise Council of Australia’s (FCA) Awards sponsored by MYOB.


Bakers Delight a joint winner for social responsibility

27 October 2009 | Bakers Delight has been named as the national joint winner of the Franchisor Social Responsibility Award, alongside the Back in Motion Health Group, at the Franchise Council of Australia MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards.


7-Eleven scoops top franchise award

22 October 2009 | Convenience store chain 7-Eleven has been named Established Franchisor of the Year in the MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards 2009, scooping the top award for the second consecutive year.


Legal issues launch Franchise Council's convention in 25th year

20 October 2009 | More than 450 delegates have flocked to the Franchise Council of Australia's national convention in Perth as the sector body celebrates its 25th year. The event launched with a legal symposium on Monday 19 and closes with the gala awards night on Wednesday 21.


FCA launches mentoring initiative

15 October 2009 | The Franchise Council of Australia will launch its first official mentoring program at the annual National Franchise Convention on Wednesday, 21 October in an effort to meet a demand for more mentoring from business people at all levels within the industry.


National Franchise Convention 2009 next week

09:00 AM | The National Franchise Convention 2009 is just one week away but there is still time to register for the sector's main event of the year.


New blood in Franchise Council's board elections

24 September 2009 | Jim Cornish, CEO of mobile car wash franchise Ecowash Mobile International, and Michael Paul, founder and CEO of Pack & Send, a one-stop-shop custom packing and freighting service franchise, have been elected to the National Board of the Franchise Council of Australia.


Chooks recognised at regional FCA awards

22 September 2009 | Franchise fast food chain Chooks fresh & tasty is celebrating four award recognitions at the recent Franchise Council of Australia’s (FCA) WA Awards evening.


Franchising outperforming says latest industry report

8 September 2009 | The Australian franchise sector has outperformed the economy and continues to be optimistic about the short and medium term outlooks despite funding concerns, according to the first PricewaterhouseCoopers Franchise Sector Indicator released today.


Hotondo Homes franchisee takes South Australian award

8 September 2009 | Franchisee Andy Coombs from Hotondo Homes in Bordertown has won the 2009 Franchise Council of Australia’s South Australian Franchisee of the Year award, beating off competition in the two or more staff category from franchises including Wendy’s and Bakers Delight.


FCA initiative and Westpac boosting business learning for women

31 August 2009 | Women in Franchising (WIF), an initiative of the Franchise Council of Australia, and Westpac have partnered together to provide more education on business matters for women in the franchising industry.


MYOB awards in WA

31 August 2009 | Regional winners in the Western Australia franchise sector were awarded for their success in the MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards at the weekend.


Last call for franchising convention early bird registration

4 August 2009 | There is still time to take advantage of the Franchise Council of Australia’s early bird registration offer for the National Franchise Convention 2009, which takes place for the first time in Perth, in October.


Former franchise frontman leaves retail association

9 July 2009 | Former CEO of the Franchise Council of Australia, Richard Evans, has resigned from his position as executive director of the Australian Retailers Association. Evans took on the role 18 months ago.


FCA in Code discussions

29 June 2009 | The Franchise Council of Australia has had discussions with members of Dr Emerson’s department conducting a review of the recommendations of the Joint parliamentary committee review into the Franchising Code of conduct.


Government announces consultation on franchise reforms

4 June 2009 | Franchising is on the whole a successful working arrangement, the Federal Small Business Minister Craig Emerson has said, and should not be put at risk by changes to legislation. The Minister's comments come as he announces the Government is set to respond to the Parliamentary Joint Committee


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