19 February 2010 | NAB Franchise Banking has appointed industry veteran Frank Sassin as the state business franchise development manager in NSW/ACT.
15 February 2010 | Former US President, George W Bush, headlined the recent International Franchise Association convention in Texas and roused the audience in his home state, declaring his support for small business as the backbone of the American economy.
30 December 2009 | Franchising works because of the unique value drivers it enshrines - the power of brands, proven business models, networks, training and ongoing support, writes Andrew Terry.
14 December 2009 | Computer service and repair company, Australia Wide IT is making the switch to the franchising business model.
10 December 2009 | Stan Gordon, managing director of Franchised Food Company (FFCo), has warned that plans to launch American food brands in Australia could be doomed to fail.
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.
30 November 2009 | Investing in a franchise was almost an accident for a couple from northern Queensland - now Jim and Monica Mackail are Outback Jack's aficionados.
27 November 2009 | Minister for Small Business, Craig Emerson, has announced the establishment of an expert panel on franchising and unconscionable conduct.
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.
2 November 2009 | A manufacturing, retail and franchising company, Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses, has been rewarded for its fiscal management and strategies for protecting the environment.
26 October 2009 | Franchise-experienced Tony Melhem shares his top three tips for successful franchising.
19 October 2009 | Just what are the personal qualities that make a successful multi-unit franchisee? Sergio Alderuccio, a director at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, asks the question.
11:00 AM | Fitness franchise EFM Health clubs has awarded its Franchisee of the Year and annual award winners for 2009.
12 October 2009 | 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.
5 October 2009 | Can franchising work if everyone is not making money? Not really, writes Andrew Terry.
30 September 2009 | Mortgage lending and loan broking franchise Club Financial Services has walked away from the recent Australian Mortgage Awards with three wins.
21 September 2009 | Diners enjoying the current taste for Mexican food can look forward to a brace of new restaurants as the Mad Mex chain of three stores turns to franchising.
14 September 2009 | The business of franchising continued apace in Queensland over the weekend with the two-day Brisbane Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo attracting big name brands and new entries into the franchising arena.
7 September 2009 | Franchised accommodation network Quest Serviced Apartments opened its doors to its latest venture on August 29 with Russell Spurrell teaming up with wife Elise to run the new apartments in Mackay.
3 September 2009 | Mr Rental is the Franchise Council of Australia's current Emerging Franchise System of the Year.
3 September 2009 | A business model that has developed over decades, Snap-on offers a franchise opportunity that has won many accolades around the world.
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.
25 August 2009 | Just a couple of months after launching Lollypotz, a chocolate bouquet franchise, franchisor Louise Curtis has nine franchisees and a further six upcoming in exclusive territories spanning the country.
24 August 2009 | Franchising chain Theobroma Chocolate Lounge is set to open its first New South Wales franchise in November and add two more to its Melbourne line up.
5 August 2009 | Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has announced plans to develop a franchise network throughout Australia. The American retailer will open its first Australian store at Manly in Sydney in September and expand to Melbourne before opening up franchising opportunities.