9 March 2010 | Global telecommunications reseller and franchisor Telcoinabox has appointed an Australian to head its UK operations and take the business into its next phase of expansion.
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.
1 March 2010 | Improve your chance of success as a franchisee by checking the numbers before you buy.
23 February 2010 | Gourmet coffee business Xpresso Delight has named Christchurch mum Catherine Illingworth its overall franchisee of the year. Illingworth has owned her franchise for just 16 months but edged out stiff competition from across Australia and New Zealand.
17 February 2010 | Retail food brand manager and franchisor Retail Food Group has announced a first half yearly net profit after tax result of $12.5 million, an increase of $1.9 million from the corresponding 2009 figures, equating to an 18.3 percent increase.
1 February 2010 | Tammy Weir, Cartridge World franchisee at Browns Plains, Queensland tells us why she loves her business
18 January 2010 | Go Sushi is starting the year by introducing the First Year $100,000 Profit Guarantee for all new franchisees.
15 January 2010 | Take-away juice and smoothie franchise, Boost Juice, is this year celebrating its 10th birthday with celebrations kicking off in March.
13 January 2010 | Jani-King Australasia is celebrating its return to the Top 10 list of franchised companies as ranked by Entrepreneur magazine's "Franchise 500".
11 January 2010 | Retail food brand manager and franchisor, Retail Food Group, has recorded a 120 per cent spike in inquiries from potential franchisees during the past fortnight.
1 January 2010 | Bakers Delight is expecting an influx of franchise enquiries in the new year, believing that the effects of the global financial crisis will encourage people to start their own business.
30 December 2009 | A good location sets up takeaway franchisees for success but getting the right site at the right price can be a challenge. As the financial landscape changes, some franchisors are creating their own opportunities.
21 December 2009 | Locating a prime site is just part of the turnkey operation at Eagle Boys Pizza.
16 December 2009 | Australian football expert and coaching great John Cahill has joined the EFM Health Clubs franchise as a franchisee and fitness coach.
11 December 2009 | Celebrating two years of franchising, Crust Pizza Bars has confirmed plans for its first franchise in Western Australia and rewarded its franchisees with a three day conference on Hamilton Island.
9 December 2009 | Personalised Chocolates 4U has misled franchisees and breached the Franchising Code of Conduct, the Federal Court has found following legal action by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
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.
7 December 2009 | The Quick Colourprint franchise has two models: a home-based print broking option and a full service sign and print shop.
4 December 2009 | The Cafe2U mobile coffee franchise has been named best value franchise system by Australian Financial Review Smart Investor Magazine in the December 2009 issue.
3 December 2009 | After a successful year, coffee franchise Zarraffa's Coffee is opening its 40th outlet at Arana Hills on 7 December.
30 November 2009 | Retail food brand manager and franchisor, Retail Food Group, has announced that it will acquire the Donuts Coffee and Muffins (DCM) franchise system and will be reacquiring the Brumby's Bakeries master franchise territories for North Queensland and New Zealand.
30 November 2009 | Quest Serviced Apartments' Castle Hill franchise has been awarded the National Franchise of the Year Award at the 2009 Gala Awards Dinner, held on 28 November.
30 November 2009 | It's been a big year for cookie and coffee franchise, Mrs Fields, opening six new stores and planning to open another 10 in 2010.
30 November 2009 | Legal advice is considered to be so important that the Franchising Code of Conduct requires a franchisor not just to advise each franchisee to seek independent legal advice but get a statement from each franchisee that they have taken legal advice or, was advised to do so but decided against it.
30 November 2009 | When Tom Potter first opened his pizza business the overwhelming customer reaction astounded him. The Albury Beagle Boys store was the beginnings of the successful Eagle Boys Pizza chain and was the initial step in Tom Potter's quest to become a business owner by the age of 27.