australianfranchises.com.au/ Australian Franchises Articles en 13/12/2007 11:00:00 PM http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/event-apps-and-exhibitor-portal-launched-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/event-apps-and-exhibitor-portal-launched-.html Event technology company, iVvy, is adding more valuable, inclusive features to its eventmanagement system; increasing productivity for managers, and enhancing attendance andparticipation.Leading the way with an integrated event platform, iVvy’s new Event Apps and the new Exhibitor Portal will create efficiencies and streamline... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:53:48 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bedshed-goes-mobile.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bedshed-goes-mobile.html Bedshed is capitalising on Australians’ growing obsession with mobiles and tablets, launching an intuitive new mobile compatible website. Bedshed Chief Operating Officer Gavin Culmsee explained the sophisticated new site houses a wealth of knowledge for consumers and addresses the demand for on the go access. ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:53:02 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/want-a-sea-change-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/want-a-sea-change-.html The Laptop Man is now looking for a franchisee for the fantastic site they secured today in Cannonvale/Airlie Beach. Email us at franchise@thelaptopman.com.au for more details. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:20:33 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bedshed-franchisees-go-global.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bedshed-franchisees-go-global.html International trade shows to witness the latest trends and supplier visits to inspect new products in the pipeline were among the highlights of two recent international business trips for Bedshed delegates. Bedshed Chief Operating Officer, Gavin Culmsee, said a contingent of 15 Bedshed franchisees from around the nation... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:43:04 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/zarraffa-s-founder-celebrates-20-years-in-coffee.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/zarraffa-s-founder-celebrates-20-years-in-coffee.html What started as a love affair in the coffee capital of the world over two decades ago, has evolved into one of Australia’s most successful coffee franchise chains for Zarraffa’s Coffee founder Kenton Campbell. Celebrating a 20 year milestone in one of the world’s most competitive industries this week, the... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:37:53 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/do-you-have-what-it-takes--take-the-entrepreneur-test-now---.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/do-you-have-what-it-takes--take-the-entrepreneur-test-now---.html Everybody knows somebody who has quit the rat race and started their own business; Will This Be You in 2013? It is a certain kind of gutsy person who joins the ranks of ‘Entrepreneur’.  People with strong internal drivers that compel them to create their own business. These folk are known for being innovative and... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:22:43 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/one-in-10-make-bee-line-for-new-retailing-technology.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/one-in-10-make-bee-line-for-new-retailing-technology.html Bedshed is forging ahead with the rollout of its Australian-first retailing technology, installing new IT functionality in stores for the benefit of customers and the business. Bedshed’s new in-store internet touch screen kiosks provide customers with everything from product catalogues to a virtual wish list and the capacity to... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:37:10 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bedshed-franchisees-sleep-soundly.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bedshed-franchisees-sleep-soundly.html Bedshed franchisees are overwhelmingly content with their business’ balance sheets, rating the satisfaction of their financial performance higher than 84 per cent of the franchise sector. Chief Operating Officer, Gavin Culmsee, said the feedback received as part of an independent survey demonstrated Bedshed franchises were... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:35:26 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/stop-press---juice-box.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/stop-press---juice-box.html JUICEBOX – Dynamic New Business Offering -         No License Fee – No Franchise Fee -         Now available as an “Outright Purchase”   Opportunities available Australia wide with Box Corporation the National... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:55:33 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/real-estate-group-re-max-kicks-off-aussie-franchisee-hunt.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/real-estate-group-re-max-kicks-off-aussie-franchisee-hunt.html Real estate veteran Michael Davoren intends to double the number of local RE/MAX offices to 120, after being named the first-ever Australian master franchisee of the US company. Davoren, a former president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia and the Real Estate Institute of Queensland, is now the owner of the RE/MAX... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:02:25 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/zarraffa-s-appoints-new-executive-board-members.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/zarraffa-s-appoints-new-executive-board-members.html The recent appointment of a new Board Chairman and Executive Director will provide strong leadership as the company expands its business operations. Mr Terry Wimberley, who currently sits on the Zarraffa’s Coffee Board as the company’s Director of Leasing, has been appointed the new Chairman of the Board. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:28:35 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/a-seasoned-performer-in-the-sector.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/a-seasoned-performer-in-the-sector.html “Franchising is the perfect equilibrium for those who want to enjoy the benefits of big business on a small scale,” says Bedshed’s Chief Operating Officer Gavin Culmsee. A seasoned retailer with two decades’ experience in franchising, Mr Culmsee says that for many people, the chance to run their own show while... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:38:09 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/zarraffa-s-coffee-opens-in-wa.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/zarraffa-s-coffee-opens-in-wa.html After purchasing the One For the Road coffee chain sites earlier this year, Australian-owned and operated, Zarraffa’s Coffee will commence operations in WA today. A staged rollout of the five drive thru stores over the next month - four located in suburban Perth and one in Kalgoorlie – kicks off today with the opening... Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:46:09 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/social-media-best-practice-training-for-franchises.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/social-media-best-practice-training-for-franchises.html If negative criticism relating to your franchise brand exploded on social media, would you know how to contain the situation? After a number of franchise social media ‘disasters’ this year, Griffith University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence is running a very practical, Intensive One-Day Social Media... Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:30:16 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/which-franchises-made-the-fast-100-list-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/which-franchises-made-the-fast-100-list-.html Solar energy company, Zen Energy Systems, is the highest ranked franchise on BRW's Fast 100 List, which was announced last night. The list ranks small and medium established businesses in terms of the average annual revenue growth in the three years to 2011-12. First place went to telecommunications company Time Telecom, with a... Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:48:29 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australian-web-franchise-donates-eight-free-websites-to-charities.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australian-web-franchise-donates-eight-free-websites-to-charities.html They’re Eight! And celebrating - by dishing out gifts in the tradition of ‘Pay it Forward’ to worthy registered charities that do such great work within the community. “We have had eight successful years where we, our franchisees and our clients have seen constant growth.  We want to celebrate this, and to do... Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:37:54 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising-stars-honoured-at-nab-fca-excellence-in-franchising-awards-gala-dinner.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising-stars-honoured-at-nab-fca-excellence-in-franchising-awards-gala-dinner.html Wednesday 10 October 2012 The Franchise Council of Australia honoured franchising’s best and brightest at the NAB FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards Gala Dinner on Tuesday night. 7-Eleven was awarded the major accolade of the evening – Established Franchisor of the Year. CEO of the convenience retailer, Warren... Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:03:30 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/leading-the-way-in-social-media----bedshedau-does-it-all.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/leading-the-way-in-social-media----bedshedau-does-it-all.html Specialist bedding franchise Bedshed has broadened its social media strategy, adding Twitter to its communications channel mix. Already active on Facebook and LinkedIn, Bedshed has recently entered the Twittersphere and is driving the conversation on all things bedding and franchising. Bedshed continues to focus on... Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:40:12 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/overseas-buying-trips-help-bedshed-set-the-trend.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/overseas-buying-trips-help-bedshed-set-the-trend.html The Bedshed team has just returned from the company’s second buying trip of the year, bringing with them the freshest trends in bedroom furniture and technology advancements. The Merchandise Advisory Council, made up of franchisees and senior staff, travels overseas at least twice each year to visit... Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:07:31 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/stop-press.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/stop-press.html ICEBOX – 25% Price reduction on new machines arriving November 2012 JUICEBOX – Current Summer Promotion of $2,000 discount per machine Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:46:23 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/get-set-for-2013-with-a-new-business-for-the-new-academic-year.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/get-set-for-2013-with-a-new-business-for-the-new-academic-year.html Many people underestimate just how long it can take to establish a new business. Buying into an established franchise network is one way to reduce that time. However, there is still careful planning, preparation and training needed, no matter what the venture. With the demand for private tuition on the rise, parents are looking to more... Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:11:19 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/a-technological-first-in-australian-retailing.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/a-technological-first-in-australian-retailing.html The retail landscape is poised for big change with one bricks and mortar retailer delivering Australian-first web-based capabilities in-store for the ultimate in shopping convenience. Bedshed Chief Operating Officer Gavin Culmsee said no other retailer in Australia was bringing this complete customer service, delivered by the internet,... Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:11:52 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-franchising-veteran.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-franchising-veteran.html Bedshed is a franchise industry veteran, having just clocked up 30 successful years.  It has a long and proven history of partnering with successful franchisees and serving well-satisfied customers. This leading bedding and bedroom furniture retailer is showing no signs of slowing down either. It is currently looking for... Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:11:53 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchisees-to-fuel-mining-town-strategy.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchisees-to-fuel-mining-town-strategy.html Retail Food Group is looking for franchisees prepared to relocate to mining towns in Queensland and WA, with earmarked stores in at least nine locations, as it seeks to carve a slice of the boom. RFG owns and operates multiple food franchises, including Donut King, Brumby’s Bakeries, Michel’s Patisserie, Esquires Coffee... Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:19:19 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/sweet-smell-of-success.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/sweet-smell-of-success.html After taking on the New Zealand master franchise for an Australian brand, Craig Watson opened his first outlet in Wellington’s Westfield Queensgate mall in April 2011. He ordered supplies for the first three months, but ran out after only four weeks. His second store, at the International Airport, was equally... Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:56:45 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/crystal-clear-bases.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/crystal-clear-bases.html   CRYSTAL CLEAR!! Sno Cones bases have been a welcome introduction to Snowed Under Sno Cones.  The old bases had seen better days and it was time to upgrade.  The search was on to find the perfect base to compliment our Snow Cone Machine and our Snow Cones... Fri, 06 Jul 2012 09:56:56 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/risk-management-plan.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/risk-management-plan.html In today’s busy world of small business, and franchising, it is vitally important to minimise the risks involved, in what is potentially the largest investment of time and money that you will make of a life time. Risk and reward can often go hand in hand; this of course means that the greater the risk then the greater the... Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:46:37 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fun-time-party-packages.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fun-time-party-packages.html Snowed Under Sno Cones Fun Time Party Packages are proving to be a big hit for Party goers throughout Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast. With our Fun Time Party Packages you can hire 300 sample serves of your choice of Snow Cones, Fairy Floss and/or Popcorn for a total of $495 which includes an operator for 4 hours!!!... Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:59:12 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/what-s-your-number-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/what-s-your-number-.html Potential Franchisees and KPI’s Key performance indicators (KPI’s) are simply the predetermined elements of a business which are regarded as the indicators of whether the business is performing satisfactorily or not. In the franchise environment this issue can have two sides to it. Firstly - what are the... Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/what-do-franchisors-really-want-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/what-do-franchisors-really-want-.html It is a big question to ask, and the answer does not come easily. “What do Franchisor’s want?” The best way to answer this question is to separate two key features of what a franchisor wants - what they want out of business and what they want out of a franchisee. Although the results from each may be considered independent;... Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-bedshed-franchisee-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-bedshed-franchisee-.html Becoming a franchisee is a great opportunity to take control of your lifestyle and enjoy a rewarding career.  While retail experience is not critical, we’ve listed a couple of traits common to our successful franchisee partners. They are team players.  One of the advantages of joining a... Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:46:52 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/it-s-better-to-be-looked-over-than-overlooked.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/it-s-better-to-be-looked-over-than-overlooked.html What are the total costs of buying into a franchise? Are there any hidden costs? What’s in the fine print? How much money do I really need to start a franchise business? Most franchisors charge an Initial Fee to cover some of the costs for setting the franchisee in business. On-going fees are usually charged weekly or monthly,... Thu, 24 May 2012 16:38:59 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/sheds-n-homes-building-an-empire.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/sheds-n-homes-building-an-empire.html Australian owned and operated steel building company, Sheds n Homes is building an empire, with the acquisition of their 40th distributor. Sheds n Homes is part of The SteelX Group and has been operating since November 2010, and recently signed up their latest distributor in Mandurah, Western Australia. Sheds n Homes national channel... Wed, 23 May 2012 16:38:37 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/philip-ciniglio-on--franchise-recruitment-philosophy-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/philip-ciniglio-on--franchise-recruitment-philosophy-.html “Selling franchised businesses is a contradiction in terms and that is why you should not be selling franchises you should be recruiting franchisees. It is better to create an environment where the prospective franchisee can make an informed decision.”   There is much behind this philosophy, let me explain. ... Wed, 23 May 2012 16:30:37 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/exclusive-territories---brilliant-or-bad.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/exclusive-territories---brilliant-or-bad.html Are they necessary or are they destructive? Franchisors make one of the biggest decisions when they choose exclusive territories without considering other options. It is serious because once you have set your franchise model up and it is part of the franchise agreement and you have promised this as a benefit to franchisees, it is very... Wed, 23 May 2012 14:46:52 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/social-media-marketing-unleashing-new-business-successes.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/social-media-marketing-unleashing-new-business-successes.html We have all heard statistics about social media use in Australia increasing, 10.4 million Australians are on Facebook and it is said smart phones will be the primary business tool by the end of 2013. Goodbye laptops. But what does this mean for you as a new business owner and what impact can it have on your marketing results... Fri, 18 May 2012 09:42:36 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/put-your-franchise-into-1st-place---position-yourself-against-your-competition.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/put-your-franchise-into-1st-place---position-yourself-against-your-competition.html “How do you stand out in a crowded Franchise market to get the best Franchisees to consider your Franchise system?” Competitive athletes know that checking out the competition is as important as eating right, training and assessing their own strengths and weaknesses. Franchisors that want to win have to get... Tue, 08 May 2012 16:42:22 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/finally--a-positive-story-in-the-world-of-retailing.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/finally--a-positive-story-in-the-world-of-retailing.html The brutality of Australia’s retail sector is hitting hard and not all are weathering the storm, with some established names disappearing from our retail landscape altogether, both chains and independents. Bedshed is defying the odds and performing well in one of the toughest retail environments its Chief Operating... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:29:10 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-million-dollar-question---should-i-borrow-more-money-to-invest-in-a-more-expensive-franchise-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-million-dollar-question---should-i-borrow-more-money-to-invest-in-a-more-expensive-franchise-.html One of the many questions that I am asked is whether or not someone should borrow more money and buy into a more expensive franchise system or just to buy a franchise with their existing cash reserves? This is the million dollar question! It really comes down to a few key areas and it may not always be that the more money you invest the... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising---does-it-hold-the-answers-for-you-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising---does-it-hold-the-answers-for-you-.html Most people who inquire about franchise business opportunities are in a state of flux about their working life, career direction or business investment options. There are many that people consider, such as: Lack of satisfaction or opportunity for growth in their current job versus security of employment Is my current... Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:06:18 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/due-diligence-questions-for-prospective-franchisees.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/due-diligence-questions-for-prospective-franchisees.html As a key part of your franchise due diligence to better understand what being a franchisee will be like it’s important to speak to the franchisor, franchisees and former franchisees, and ask lots of questions. As you investigate franchise opportunities you’re likely to have questions of your own, however to... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:04:50 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/business-planning-for-success.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/business-planning-for-success.html What a Business Plan can do for you and how to use it… Running a business without a business plan is like rock climbing blindfolded. Your chances of making it successfully to the top are slim. And the process will surely be a death-defying one. Contrary to popular practice, a business plan is not a means to securing... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:23:05 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/time-to-leave-the-nest-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/time-to-leave-the-nest-.html In discussions with Franchisors about Franchisees selling their business we often hear the following: "Who have you sold your franchise to?" "What information did you get before you bought?" What do you mean they have already taken over?" "We should have met before now." ... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:12:14 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/ready-steady-go-kids-in-ballarat.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/ready-steady-go-kids-in-ballarat.html Preschoolers in Ballarat will soon get to experience the fun and excitement of Australia’s largest multi-sport and exercise program, Ready Steady Go Kids. The highly regarded, physio-designed program will commence in Ballarat in term 2, 2012, giving children a chance to learn new skills and be active. Ready Steady Go Kids, for... Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:24:12 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bakers-put-the--bun--into-fundraising.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bakers-put-the--bun--into-fundraising.html Bakers Delight bakers across Australia are set to bake over 432,000 hot cross buns on Saturday 24 March, to raise money for sick kids at the children’s hospitals across the country. On ‘Bundraiser Day’ 615 Bakers Delight bakeries nationwide will donate $1 from every six-pack of hot cross buns sold to raise over $128,000... Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/our-mascot-has-a-name--.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/our-mascot-has-a-name--.html Snowed Under Sno Cones is pleased to announce that our BBoy Kangaroo Mascot has a name..... SNOWY JOEY!! As part of our ongoing marketing strategy and our motto "doin' it for the kids" Snowed Under Sno Cones ran a competition for school kids to name our company mascot. After sorting through piles and piles of entries we... Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/michel-s-patisserie-named-australia-s-best-coffee-shop.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/michel-s-patisserie-named-australia-s-best-coffee-shop.html   In the competitive world of coffee franchises, Michel’s Patisserie has proven it’s a sip above the rest by being awarded Coffee Shop of the Year by Roy Morgan Research. The award is part of the inaugural Roy Morgan Research Customer Satisfaction Awards, where an independent customer satisfaction survey found that... Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/asic-announces-new-national-business-name-register.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/asic-announces-new-national-business-name-register.html Today ASIC (The Australian Securities & Investments Commission) announced that commencing on 28th May 2012 the existing state based business names registries will be merged into one national register. The aim is to simplify the whole process by cutting through the red tape each states existing registry imposes and slashing the cost... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchise-marketing-support-fails-to-move-with-times.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchise-marketing-support-fails-to-move-with-times.html Experienced franchisors are discovering a greater need for robust franchise support as businesses around the country struggle. Recent job losses and national franchise closures are forcing franchisors to react quickly. Experienced franchisor Max Collins has been on the receiving end of feedback from new, and veteran franchisees.... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/rfg-acquires-pizza-capers-franchise.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/rfg-acquires-pizza-capers-franchise.html Hot Off The Press!! Retail Food Group Limited - RFG , today announced that it had entered into a conditional Share Sale & Purchase Agreement, subject to the usual and customary terms, to acquire the Pizza Capers Gourmet Kitchen franchise system. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/join-us-for-a-heartkids-family-day-at-bb-s-cafe-robina-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/join-us-for-a-heartkids-family-day-at-bb-s-cafe-robina-.html Have a heart this Saturday bb’s cafe Robina Town Centre is supporting the HeartKids Charity this February with a free family day!  HeartKids is a charity supporting kids born with Congenital Heart Disease. – The Number 1 Cause of Infant Death in Australia An astonishing six children each day and more than 2,000... Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:02:27 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/open-your-heart-for-heartkids-this-february.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/open-your-heart-for-heartkids-this-february.html Write a message on the ‘Wall of Love’ February 1 marks the beginning of HeartKids Awareness month when everyone is being encouraged to support Australia’s little battlers who are struggling with Childhood Heart Disease (CHD). To celebrate, HeartKids’ proud sponsors, the Retail Food Group, have embarked... Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/latest-accc-report-compares-franchising-with-small-business--franchising-wins.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/latest-accc-report-compares-franchising-with-small-business--franchising-wins.html The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released their latest report: Comparison of Franchising and Small Business complaints and enquiries Report #3 1 July 2011- 31 December 2011   The ACCC releases these reports every 6 months as recommended by the 2008 Parliamentary joint Committee on Corporations and... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/magikats-maths-and-english-tuition.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/magikats-maths-and-english-tuition.html Being your own boss, by starting a new business, is always an attractive idea but is it sensible during uncertain economic times? One business model that has been shown to survive through recession is a franchise. Large companies making staff redundant lead to more people in the market for a new direction – and with a lump... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising---how-hard-can-it-be-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising---how-hard-can-it-be-.html Why do people franchise? Think back to the last purchase you made… Did you evaluate every possible alternative and rate them according to the pros and cons… Or did you just go with the brand you know?   In Australia franchising employs over 650 000 people and contributes over $150 billion in revenue to... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/tabatinga-wins-government-funding.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/tabatinga-wins-government-funding.html Hot on the heels of winning the 2011 Best Tourist Attraction for the North Coast of New South Wales, Tabatinga has just won funding to the tune of $30,000 as part of the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Product Development Funding program. The allocation of funds was highly competitive with 65 applicants from the Mid... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/national-franchise-program.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/national-franchise-program.html The National Franchise Program offers franchisors an opportunity to protect their brand by proactively working with the Fair Work Ombudsman to support fair and compliant workplaces in their franchise business. The National Franchise Program offers participating franchisors: a tailored plan to support their business’... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-importance-of-market-research.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-importance-of-market-research.html The importance of market research is often overlooked and underestimated by entrepreneurs when starting a business. Some think just because they are starting their first venture often fairly small to begin with, taking action and getting started is far greater than doing market research. Some of the main reasons for this are due to a... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bloomtools-south-brisbane-awarded-most-improved-franchisee.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bloomtools-south-brisbane-awarded-most-improved-franchisee.html Bloomtools South Brisbane, which is owned by Emma Rolley, was awarded the Most Improved Franchisee at this year’s annual Bloomtools Franchisee Conference. The award recognises the Bloomtools Franchisee that has shown a marked improvement in sales, customer service, knowledge, and client satisfaction in the past twelve months... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bedshed-crunches-the-numbers.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bedshed-crunches-the-numbers.html It is estimated there were over 1000 business format franchise systems operating in Australia in 2010 (Franchising Australia 2010 Survey).  Bedshed recognised it could be a real challenge for industry newcomers to objectively consider the options, which led them to develop Australia’s first easy-to-use franchise calculator... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/put-your-operations-manual-online.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/put-your-operations-manual-online.html Our recent research into the condition and currency of operations manuals showed no surprises. There were a number of large and established Franchisors who admitted that they had not reviewed their manual for a number of years – some had not been reviewed since it’s inception!!!. Questions that need to be asked... Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/google--a-big-plus-for-business.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/google--a-big-plus-for-business.html Listen up businesses, the next big thing for your social media marketing strategy has just arrived - Google+ Pages for businesses! Just like your other social media presences, you need to decide if  it will add value to your business and, if so, make the commitment to include it into your marketing strategy. However,... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/business-owners-urge-older-generations-to-get-involved-in-social-media.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/business-owners-urge-older-generations-to-get-involved-in-social-media.html Digital reluctance in older generations is a trend Bill Jooste is reversing by undertaking training in Social Media. With support from Australian owned company Social Media Business Boosters, professionals looking to relaunch or up-skill their careers are trained in how to consult and assist businesses with their Social Media engagement Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/award-winning-web-design-company-comes-to-sydney-central.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/award-winning-web-design-company-comes-to-sydney-central.html Managed by experienced IT services and marketing experts Mark Ilott and Natalie Granger, the franchise is preparing to improve the online presences of SMEs (small to medium enterprises) in the Sydney Central area through Search Engine Optimisation, Website Design, Database Marketing and a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool. ... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/an-interview-with-gabby-kelly---bakers-delight-general-manager-of-company-growth.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/an-interview-with-gabby-kelly---bakers-delight-general-manager-of-company-growth.html Recently Australian Franchises was given the opportunity to interview Gabby Kelly from Bakers Delight. As General Manager of Company Growth we were delighted to be able to pick her brain about the challenges currently facing the retail sector and how international expansion compares to a franchises initial growth in it's domestic... Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/nsw-senator-mark-arbib-is-the-new-federal-small-business-minister.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/nsw-senator-mark-arbib-is-the-new-federal-small-business-minister.html FCA Executive Director's Update The franchising sector will begin 2012 with a new Federal Minister following today’s announcement that Senator Nick Sherry will resign from his post. He will be replaced by NSW Senator Mark Arbib. Senator Sherry’s resignation, for personal reasons, is part of a raft of changes... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/how-to-discover-what-truly-drives-salespeople.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/how-to-discover-what-truly-drives-salespeople.html Finding and keeping quality salespeople is not the easiest task for any company. Before you hire any new staff you need to first discover what motivates sales people to succeed within your organisation so that you can ensure their intentions are aligned to your company.   Doing this will also ensure salespeople have the right... Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/39-and-counting---.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/39-and-counting---.html At The Interface Financial Group, we are counting down the days to the 14th April 2012. On that day, albeit a Saturday, we shall celebrate 40 years of continuous business serving the small business community. Originally that service was confined to Canada, but it has now radiated out into 6 other countries, including a... Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/an-interview-with-janine-allis-co-founder-of-boost.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/an-interview-with-janine-allis-co-founder-of-boost.html Janine Allis talks about the ingredients necessary to build the right work culture and why it is critical for the success of any business.       Alex Piroux Boost Juice Co-Founder Janine Allis started Boost Juice in her garage in 2000 out of frustration that she could not... Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/gold--gold--gold------.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/gold--gold--gold------.html “What it takes to run a successful Franchise Business” A smooth running franchise business takes all the same preparation to win gold in the 100m mens’ final. You need to plan ahead, train everyday and become mentally tough enough to handle any situation that presents itself. It’s never too early to prepare... Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/carbon-pricing-and-misleading-and-deceptive-conduct.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/carbon-pricing-and-misleading-and-deceptive-conduct.html The new Federal Government carbon price is to apply from 1 July 2012.  The Government has appointed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to undertake a compliance and enforcement role in relation to the impacts of the new carbon price. The ACCC will not of course set prices.  Part of their brief... Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/research-highlights-most-aussies-highly-concerned-by-food-additives.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/research-highlights-most-aussies-highly-concerned-by-food-additives.html As many as 83 per cent of Australians aged 18 and over are concerned about additives or numbers in the food they purchase, with the unease extending beyond those with food intolerances to most of the population. The national research, conducted for the Better Bread Report on behalf of Brumby’s Bakery, found the numbers concern was... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchise-industry-gets-good-report-card.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchise-industry-gets-good-report-card.html       As 2011 draws to a close, there is a good story for franchisees and potential franchisees to take with them into the New Year.  The recently released Price Waterhouse Cooper Franchise Sector Indicator report reveals that 2011 has seen excellent growth within the franchise industry, despite... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/dick-smith-shares-how-to-deal-with-change--why-most-businesses-fail-and-how-business-has-changed.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/dick-smith-shares-how-to-deal-with-change--why-most-businesses-fail-and-how-business-has-changed.html   Dick Smith left school at the age of 15 and got a job in a factory. He soon realised that the only way he was going to do well was to own his own business. One day the company he was working for (West Way Electronics), which made two-way radios, decided it was no longer going to service Manly Cabs. At that stage Dick, 24 years... Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/touch-up-guys-celebrate-at-20th-anniversary-national-conference.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/touch-up-guys-celebrate-at-20th-anniversary-national-conference.html It was a case of fellowship, learning, celebrations and fun when Touch Up Guys Franchisees from all over Australia and New Zealand came together at the fabulous five star Crowne Plaza Hotel in Surfers Paradise for their annual conference held on the last weekend of October. The 2011 conference was particularly special as it... Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/service-franchises-most-popular-in-pre-entry-education-program.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/service-franchises-most-popular-in-pre-entry-education-program.html   Service franchises are the most popular type of franchise, followed by Retail (food) according to statistics from a free online pre-entry franchise education program, which has just registered its 2000th participant. The pre-entry franchise education program, developed by Griffith University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for... Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/pet-business-from-home-in-regional-areas-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/pet-business-from-home-in-regional-areas-.html   For too long dog owners in regional areas have had little choice when it comes to dog boarding.  For many years most major cities have had an alternative type of pet care available in the form of “Don’t Fret Pet!” but this fantastic service is now going to be launched in regional areas too. Jenny... Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/small-businesses-struggling-with-social-media-as-christmas-rush-approaches.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/small-businesses-struggling-with-social-media-as-christmas-rush-approaches.html Over 20 licensees have been trained on the Gold Coast to create a nationwide network of Social Media Managers in Australia to combat business stagnation     Gold Coast, QLD, 9th November 2011. Social Media Business Boosters today announced it has exceeded its goal to establish a network of Social Media Managers around... Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/property-photography-franchise-top-snap-wins-a-2011-smart50-award.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/property-photography-franchise-top-snap-wins-a-2011-smart50-award.html Property photography franchise Top Snap is excited to announce it ranked 17th in the SmartCompany Smart50 Awards 2011.   The awards recognise the 50 fastest growing and most entrepreneurial companies in Australia. "Growing fast enough to win this award is a great achievement for Top Snap, especially as we had to beat... Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/is-buying-a-franchise-like-buying-a-house-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/is-buying-a-franchise-like-buying-a-house-.html The words “buy” and “sell” are often used in relation to the acquisition and transfer of franchise businesses, but what do franchisees actually buy? The overwhelming majority of people who are attracted to franchising are first-timers in business who are drawn by the branding, support and infrastructure provided... Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/window-cleaning-business-set-to-clean-up.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/window-cleaning-business-set-to-clean-up.html A recent newspaper article (below) heralded the first franchisee to join the El Toro Window & Gutter Cleaning team. The many advantages of the franchising model over using contractors or employees are now paying bearing fruit. Our first franchisee has been busy from day one. His client database is constantly expanding, making it a... Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/christmas-spending-set-to-boost-retail-sector-figures.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/christmas-spending-set-to-boost-retail-sector-figures.html A recent survey by the Westpac-Melbourne Institute released mid last month revealed a rise of 8.1% in the Consumer Sentiment Index taking it to 96.9 after it had fallen to some of the lowest levels in almost 2 decades. Australia's $292 billion retail sector has welcomed this rise with hopes for a more prosperous end-of-year period to... Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/don-t-get-caught-short---franchise-terms-and-renewals.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/don-t-get-caught-short---franchise-terms-and-renewals.html One area of uncertainty with prospective franchisees is how long their franchise agreement will operate. Sometimes this is quite straightforward, but not always. As franchisees often ask us this question, we will summarise the key issues. Where do you look? The starting point is always the franchise agreement. It... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/first-ever-designed-blinds-australia-store-opens-in-queensland.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/first-ever-designed-blinds-australia-store-opens-in-queensland.html Designed Blinds Australia has demonstrated its pursuit of innovation and creativity, by launching a pioneering new retail concept that has redefined the standard for the window coverings category.    In August 2011, Fab Interiors opened the very first Designed Blinds Australia Franchise store in Queensland. Fab... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/how-do-i-write-a-cracking-business-plan-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/how-do-i-write-a-cracking-business-plan-.html By Brad Callaughan The majority of small businesses, Franchises, or investors will deal with this at some point. A business plan can mean the difference between a good business or a great business. Business planning is an ongoing business activity - you should regularly review and revise your business plan.... Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/sa-passes-small-business-commissioner-bill---with-amendment.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/sa-passes-small-business-commissioner-bill---with-amendment.html Despite the determined efforts of the FCA and the Liberal Party Opposition in South Australia, the Labor Government has pushed through its Small Business Commissioner (SBC) Bill, including the provisions which will allow it to adopt the Franchising Code of Conduct into SA law. The good news is that after intense debate, the... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/social-media--the-online-future-of-your-business.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/social-media--the-online-future-of-your-business.html Have you created your business a Facebook page? Tweeting daily on Twitter? Set up a profile on Linked in? Think you've got social media covered for your business? Guess again, Social Media is growing faster all the time, let us show you how to use these key marketing tools! The first... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australian-franchises-mini-survey.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australian-franchises-mini-survey.html On behalf of everyone at Australian Franchises Directory, I want to thank you for giving us the opportunity to assist you with your franchising needs. We have some exciting developments in the pipeline which we will be rolling out over the next few months which will greatly improve the site. We really do appreciate your input & will... Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-announces-ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-partnership.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-announces-ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-partnership.html Mortgage Choice is delighted to announce a corporate partnership with one of the country’s most recognised non-profit organisations, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker will leverage its national reach, resources and revenue to help fund and support... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/2011-westpac-fca-excellence-in-franchising-awards-winners-announced.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/2011-westpac-fca-excellence-in-franchising-awards-winners-announced.html The franchise industry’s night of nights The Franchise Council of Australia honoured the best of the best in the franchise sector at the 2011 Westpac FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards Gala Dinner on Tuesday night. Hairhouse Warehouse won the major award of the evening ? Established Franchisor of the... Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/tabatinga-family-fun-centre-founders-marketing-excellence-recognised.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/tabatinga-family-fun-centre-founders-marketing-excellence-recognised.html Tabatinga Family Fun Centre founders, Cathy & Brian Parker have won the Chamber of Commerce 2011 Marketing & Advertising Award for the second year running. The award recognises the innovative and effective marketing strategies that the couple have put in place over the last 12 months. Brian Parker said, ‘The... Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/earn-above--100k-in-first-year-with-a-what-scratch--franchise.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/earn-above--100k-in-first-year-with-a-what-scratch--franchise.html What Scratch? is a mobile automotive paintwork servicing franchise seeking to expand in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. August has been a big month for What Scratch? franchisees with records tumbling!  Highest amount of total paint repairs achieved as a company in one month  Highest first month in business... Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/lollypotz-announces-appointment-of-new-national-franchise-manager.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/lollypotz-announces-appointment-of-new-national-franchise-manager.html Lollypotz franchises director and founder, Louise Curtis, today announced today the appointment of Elizabeth Scheurer as National Franchise Manager. Elizabeth has vast experience in franchising and previously worked for Just Cuts Hair Salons where she held the same position for over 20 years. "We are very excited to be welcoming... Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchise-performance-metrics-report-2011-from-griffith-university.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchise-performance-metrics-report-2011-from-griffith-university.html Research identifies indicators of franchise success The key drivers to franchise financial success are being identified through new research from Griffith University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence. The Franchise Performance Metrics Report 2011, released today, identifies sector... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/thebestof---making-a-splash-in-2011.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/thebestof---making-a-splash-in-2011.html Thebestof marketing franchisee, originating in the UK, has been enjoying a very warm reception in Australia throughout 2011. In the space of 6 months, 9 franchisees across 11 areas have jumped on thebestof opportunity. They are already actively championing the best businesses in their local communities, and working with... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/no-uni-education--no-barrier-to-higher-franchise-profits.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/no-uni-education--no-barrier-to-higher-franchise-profits.html   Brian “Scratcher” Hocking typifies the success story of the 2011 winner of the topfranchise awards, Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers. Holding a Year 11 certificate, Brian also embodies the largest group of the most profitable franchisees - those with no University education. ... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/cafe2u-launches-first-franchise-in-usa.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/cafe2u-launches-first-franchise-in-usa.html Cafe2U will open their first franchise in the United States this week in an exciting move for the rapidly expanding Australian owned franchise. Katie Luelling, will operate the Cafe2U Franchise in Bend, Oregon. She came to Australia to complete the ‘Acceleration Package’ – a crucial training component whereby Cafe2U... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/losing-a-little-means-a-lot-to-your-health.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/losing-a-little-means-a-lot-to-your-health.html In Australia, it is estimated that 54% of adults are overweight or obese: that is certainly not a statistic that we should be proud of!   If you are currently in the overweight / obese category, you may think the whole process of losing weight naturally is just ‘too hard’ and are a little daunted by the... Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/asic-releases-overview-of-credit-disclosure-obligations.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/asic-releases-overview-of-credit-disclosure-obligations.html Australian Securities & Investments Commission has released Information Sheet 146 Responsible lending disclosure obligations: Overview for credit licensees and representatives to assist industry understand their new credit disclosure obligations. How does this concern the Australian Franchise Industry and who do these changes apply to? read more to find out. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/10-steps-for-choosing-the-right-franchise.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/10-steps-for-choosing-the-right-franchise.html Buying franchises is a daunting task. You have to consider the Industry, the brand, competitors, location, finance and numerous other things. You also have to make sure it fits in with your experience, your skills and your lifestyle. Choosing a franchise is especially challenging job. To make the process of choosing a franchise easier... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/accc-franchising-information-update---mandatory-reporting-of-unsafe-products.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/accc-franchising-information-update---mandatory-reporting-of-unsafe-products.html Businesses must report unsafe products As a franchisee or franchisor, did you know that if a product you supplied causes serious injury, illness or death you have to report this to the Commonwealth minister responsible for consumer protection and fair trading? Since 1... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/lollypotz-have-secured-a-deal-with-myer-to-supply-online-gift-hamper-range.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/lollypotz-have-secured-a-deal-with-myer-to-supply-online-gift-hamper-range.html Louise Curtis, founder and CEO of Lollypotz and Hamperesque, has today announced that following lengthy talks with Myer, they have finally secured a deal that will benefit both Myer and the Lollypotz chocolate bouquet hamper franchises. Lollypotz and it's parent company, Hamperesque, have been appointed as the sole supplier to their... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/donut-king-rolls-out-first-store-in-png.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/donut-king-rolls-out-first-store-in-png.html   Leading Australian retail food brand manager and franchisor Retail Food Group (RFG) this week opened its first Donut King store in Papua New Guinea, in conjunction with Donut King PNG master license partner Retail Food Brands. Retail Food Brands also holds the master license for the Brumby’s... Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/tabatinga-family-fun-centre-claims-top-tourism-award.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/tabatinga-family-fun-centre-claims-top-tourism-award.html Tabatinga Family Fun Centre Claims Top Tourism Award Tabatinga Family Fun Centre – Coffs Harbour, has won the 2011 Best Tourist Attraction award at the NSW North Coast Tourism gala awards night held in Grafton last weekend. The Awards support improved business planning, development and internal analysis of tourism... Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/new-bull-in-town.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/new-bull-in-town.html Bucking Bull celebrated the opening of its 32nd store at Garden City Booragoon earlier this month, with customers flocking to try out Australia’s Favourite Roast and Grill restaurant. The new store at Garden City is the latest store opening for Bucking Bull, and will bring the number of outlets in Western Australia to... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/accc-franchise-publications.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/accc-franchise-publications.html Franchising Code The Franchising Code of Conduct is a mandatory industry code of conduct that has the force of law under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (the Act).   Purpose The code aims to regulate the conduct of participants in franchising towards each other and to ensure that they are... Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchise-due-diligence.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchise-due-diligence.html FRANCHISEE DUE DILIGENCE   WHO AND WHAT TO ASK BEFORE SIGNING   INTRODUCTION Buying any business including a franchised business is an important step. The wrong decision can affect your bank balance, your health and your marriage/relationships. It is not something to be rushed.... Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fca-media-release-sa-reject-state-based-legislation.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fca-media-release-sa-reject-state-based-legislation.html      Link to media release from SA State conference     Link to smart company article   ... Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-s-best-of-the-best-unveiled.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-s-best-of-the-best-unveiled.html 26 July 2011 Mortgage Choice’s best of the best unveiled 2011 National Conference award highlights Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice is proud to announce the winners of its esteemed 2010/2011 awards for excellence. ... Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/beaumont-tiles--fyshwick-franchise-wins-award.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/beaumont-tiles--fyshwick-franchise-wins-award.html Beaumont Tiles’ Fyshwick franchise wins award Beaumont Tiles Fyshwick store has been announced winners of the Franchise Council of Australia Award for NSW/ACT Franchisee of the Year this month. This award recognises excellence in business management and franchise citizenship for franchisee owner operators, and assesses a number of... Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/winners-of-the-fca-state-franchising-awards.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/winners-of-the-fca-state-franchising-awards.html An extra 15 minutes a day – the secret to Olympic success; a 1% change to sales and costs -- the secret to business success   That little bit of extra effort can make a huge difference, the FCA NSW/ACT State Conference and Franchising Excellence Awards heard in Sydney on Friday. Presenting at the... Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchisee-success-club-world-first-initiative-from-the-fca-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchisee-success-club-world-first-initiative-from-the-fca-.html The Franchise Council of Australia has launched a world first initiative, the Franchisee Success Club. The initiative acknowledges the breadth and depth of achievement of Australian franchisees in the $128 billion Australian franchise sector. The Franchisee Success Club was launched today at the FCA NSW State... Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/crackmasters-welcome-first-franchisee.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/crackmasters-welcome-first-franchisee.html 30 June 2011 Geelong asphalt and pavement maintenance franchising business Crackmasters, has sold their first franchise which will operate in the Gold Coast, Queensland. Crackmasters founders have a combined total of over 60 years experience in the industry and after running their own business successfully... Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/11-franchising-tips-for-2011---.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/11-franchising-tips-for-2011---.html 1) Franchises have a higher likelihood of success than other business models- Some studies show that franchises have a success rate of approximately 90% as compared to only about 15% for businesses that are started from the ground up. The exact accuracy of these statistics are constantly argued by those in the industry, however, it... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/research-reveals-franchise-performance-in-global-first.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/research-reveals-franchise-performance-in-global-first.html Franchisor performance can now be measured, for the first time globally, with the launch of new research findings from Griffith University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence. The Franchise Performance Metrics research enables franchisors to compare their franchise model across a range of key performance... Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australian-franchise-directory-challenges-decrease-in-franchise-enquiries.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australian-franchise-directory-challenges-decrease-in-franchise-enquiries.html New features help to improve the health of the franchise industry In response to the decrease in franchise enquiries and the post-GFC nervousness of business owners across the nation, Australian Franchises has recently updated its website and added new features to its franchise directory to encourage growth within the industry. ... Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mrs--fields-australia-wins-major-international-award.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mrs--fields-australia-wins-major-international-award.html Mrs. Fields Australia operators Andrew and Debbie Benefield have been awarded the International Master Franchisee of the Year at the Mrs. Fields Famous Brands Convention in Las Vegas. The Benefields were present to accept the award and were selected from 23 Mrs. Fields Famous Brands Master Franchisees outside of the United... Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/new-nanotek-brand-takes-to-the-road.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/new-nanotek-brand-takes-to-the-road.html AUSTRALIAN owned car franchise, ecowash mobile, has undergone a transformation to Nanotek, a new brand image emphasising the liquid polymer nano-technology that provides its strong competitive advantage. An aggressive development strategy during the economic downturn investing largely in market research resulted in crucial... Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-aktiv-group-opens-43rd-store-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-aktiv-group-opens-43rd-store-.html Bucking Bull – Orion Springfield The Aktiv group recently unveiled the latest addition to their portfolio of 43 stores across Australia, a Bucking Bull Roast & Grill in the Food Court of Orion Springfield Town Centre in Springfield Central, Queensland. In its first week of opening, the store has been a huge success with... Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/multi-unit-franchisee-recruitment-the-key.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/multi-unit-franchisee-recruitment-the-key.html There may be a potential franchisee recruitment market franchisors are overlooking, according to Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence Researcher Dr Stephen Bennett. “Instead of only considering single unit suitability in the initial franchisee recruitment process, franchisors should consider suitability for... Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/angel-investors-funding-franchises.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/angel-investors-funding-franchises.html So the bank has politely declined your request to finance your franchise purchase- but they’ll keep your mortgage for the moment off course!  Before you abandon your dream of owning a franchise, it may be time to consider the other funding alternative – angel investors.  To be clear, this involves... Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/high-profile-lender--break-ups--to-benefit-consumers.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/high-profile-lender--break-ups--to-benefit-consumers.html Time to research a home loan switch with substance Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice has been calling out for some time for a more competitive home loan market. It is happy to see a proactive handful of lenders engaging in a potentially market share-nabbing advertising and public relations... Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-reacts-to-today-s-housing-finance-data.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-reacts-to-today-s-housing-finance-data.html Highest number of first homebuyer home loans in one year Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice, is delighted to see yet another encouraging result from the ABS Housing Finance report 5609.0. December 2010 was the fourth successive month to show an increase in the overall value of dwelling... Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/insights-into-franchisor-performance.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/insights-into-franchisor-performance.html Franchise sector-wide performance benchmarks will be available for the first time through an exciting new project, being run by the Centre. Franchisors with operations in Australia are invited to participate in the research project, and those who do will receive a business planning tool – the Franchise Performance Metrics Report,... Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/raising-capital-for-your-business---the-options.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/raising-capital-for-your-business---the-options.html Business is booming, orders are flooding in, the phone is ringing off-the-hook… it all sounds great but there’s a problem – you don’t have the capital to support the growth. This is a very real challenge for many growing SME’s, so much so that it can destroy your business. However it is a challenge that can be... Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/accc-urges-prospective-franchisees-to-do-their-homework.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/accc-urges-prospective-franchisees-to-do-their-homework.html If you're thinking about a new franchise opportunity in 2011, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission suggests prospective franchisees make the most of opportunities to learn about the business model. "In the New Year, many people are thinking of ways to change their lifestyle and income and may see buying a franchise... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/successful---dynamic-shed-network.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/successful---dynamic-shed-network.html Shed Boss sells a premium product with proven professional building systems. There is one simple philosophy at Shed Boss - it doesn’t matter how little or how much customers spend, they all deserve the very best. Shed Boss is a business that has been built from passion and vision, earning a solid... Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-aktiv-group-releases-new-bucking-bull-concept-store-in-nsw.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-aktiv-group-releases-new-bucking-bull-concept-store-in-nsw.html Bucking Bull – Australia’s Favourite Roast & Grill – unveiled their stunning new concept store at Charlestown Square Shopping Centre in New South Wales, late last week. The latest addition to the 10 year old franchise is the first of its kind for Bucking Bull. The new concept store is the brand’s... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/xpresso-delight--work--life-balance.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/xpresso-delight--work--life-balance.html Here's the perfect blend for a work-life balance CREATING a work-life balance was important to Bruce Spencer when he bought into a franchise and with Xpresso Delight he found his "perfect blend". The business model is based on generation of a passive income stream, with Spencer making $1200 a week with minimal time... Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/xpresso-delight-tops-the-charts-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/xpresso-delight-tops-the-charts-.html Once again, Xpresso Delight has been voted amongst the Top 10 franchise businesses in Australia, as rated on the national website top franchise. Local business owner Nola D'Souza is proud that her business,Xpresso Delight Victoria Park, is a part of the Number Five ranked franchise system, and is happy to have been able to have her say... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/xpresso-delight-beats-the-daily-grind-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/xpresso-delight-beats-the-daily-grind-.html Matt Brimson of Sorrento has made the switch from employee to successful business owner with his Xpresso Delight gourmet coffee franchise. After being made redundant from his job of 17 years, Matt made then decision to spend more time with his young family. but he still needed a full-time equivalent income. Then he found Xpresso Delight.... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/rp-vending-lowers-risk-with-their-sturdy-business-system.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/rp-vending-lowers-risk-with-their-sturdy-business-system.html RP Vending Systems is Australia’s largest and longest established vending machine supplier and manufacturer. For over 15 years RP Vending System’s has been helping people achieve their goals of running their own business and being their own boss. There are over two million actively trading businesses in Australia, these... Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/aktiv-brands-unveils-the-1st--se7en--food-court-model.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/aktiv-brands-unveils-the-1st--se7en--food-court-model.html Se7en Gourmet Takeaway – one of Australia’s newest and most innovative operators in the Fast Food Franchise sector – recently unveiled their latest store at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre in Queensland. The stunning new food court model is the first of its kind for se7en and celebrates the brands successful... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/avtiv-brands-takes-on-new-franchise.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/avtiv-brands-takes-on-new-franchise.html The Kebab Co. joins the Aktiv franchise group The Aktiv group, owners of the popular Bucking Bull Roast & Grill franchise and the se7en Gourmet Takeaway concept, announces the acquisition of Western Australian brand The Kebab Co., which comprises 10 franchised stores, all located in major shopping centres in WA. ... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/michel-s-patisserie--award-winning-coffee.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/michel-s-patisserie--award-winning-coffee.html Michel’s Patisserie specialises in the sale of specialty cakes, pastries, treats and savouries. The brand is also renowned for its exclusive award winning coffee blend which keeps bringing customers back. In fact, Michel's Patisserie was voted the best tasting coffee in Australia – July 2010 in a coffee chain - judged by the... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/donut-king---where-attention-to-detail-matters----.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/donut-king---where-attention-to-detail-matters----.html Donut King is a happy place to shop for anyone, offering a range of donut products along with signature cold drinks, espresso coffee and ice creams as well as a tasty range of hot dogs. Donut King offers a complete system that other franchises only talk about. The Donut King brand, image and products have all developed over many... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bb-s-cafe---your-local-cafe-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bb-s-cafe---your-local-cafe-.html Each bb’s café is designed as a “welcoming oasis”, where good coffee and fast meals that offer quality and value keep bringing customers back. The food & beverage retailing systems are one of the most efficient & franchisee friendly in Australia & New Zealand. That spells opportunity for any business. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/brumby-s-go-evolution.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/brumby-s-go-evolution.html Brumby’s GO! represents an evolution of the Brumby’s Bakery franchise system, and was developed in order to meet consumer demand for single serve, ready to eat, freshly prepared healthy snacks on the run. Brumby’s GO! is dedicated to quality fresh snacks baked ready to GO! Brumby’s... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/brumby-s-bakery.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/brumby-s-bakery.html Brumby's Franchise: Brumby’s is a specialty bread retailer and a part of one of Australia’s largest & most successful franchise groups. Brumby's prides itself on building strong relationships with its franchisees, providing them with the everyday support they need to create profitable and secure,... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/big-dad-s-pies-release.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/big-dad-s-pies-release.html Big Dad's Pies- New addition to RFG   We are a specialty pie retailer with our focus on product, retail and operational excellence. The pie selection in store is complemented by a range of sausage rolls, pastries, plus a selection of cakes and slices. Big Dad’s Pies is proudly operated under license by Retail Food... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/don-t-fret-pet-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/don-t-fret-pet-.html DOGS – A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND!   TWO Melbourne-born women have found that dogs, rather than diamonds, are a girl’s best friend. Jenny Brearley and long-time friend, Kathleen Mansfield, run the successful, national “Don’t Fret Pet!” franchise group and now aim to bring the... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/don-t-fret-pet.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/don-t-fret-pet.html From plants to pooches on the Gold Coast   One-time gardener, Carole Ciechanowicz, made the decision to switch from looking after plants to looking after pooches and purchased the “Don’t Fret Pet!” pet franchise on the Gold Coast. This award-winning dog-minding service ensures beloved... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/don-t-fret-pet--release.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/don-t-fret-pet--release.html MEDIA RELEASE “DON’T FRET PET!” BEATS THE BEST IN QUEENSLAND   “Don’t Fret Pet!” has shown the rest of Queensland a clean pair of paws in expert dog care. The service is a national pet franchise that matches dogs with loving families for short-term holiday stays and the... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/don-t-fret-pet--dog-minding-proves-recession-proof-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/don-t-fret-pet--dog-minding-proves-recession-proof-.html “Don’t Fret Pet!” Franchise Operation Continues To Grow As Dog-Minding Proves Recession-Proof No matter how tough times are, Australians don’t believe in compromising when it comes to doggie care. That’s the latest finding of “Don’t Fret Pet!”, the dog-minding service that... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/xpresso.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/xpresso.html Wealthcreator And it is the increasing sophistication of the Australian coffee market that has seen Xpresso Delight's revenue grow by 186 per cent in the last year. The Sydney- based franchise places automated gourmet espresso machines into workplaces free of charge, giving coffee lovers their fix for $1 a cup. The firm... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-leads-the-way.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-leads-the-way.html Mortgage Choice leads the way with online milestones Several key No. 1 rankings in Google searches Mortgage Choice, Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, this month celebrates a number of key milestones that position it ahead of its competitors in the online space. The national... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australia-s-franchisors-optimistic-as-top-10-franchise-systems-revealed-on-topfranchise-com-au.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australia-s-franchisors-optimistic-as-top-10-franchise-systems-revealed-on-topfranchise-com-au.html Franchisors remain optimistic about growth, with 7 in 10 franchisors feeling they will recruit more in the coming year according to research house 10 Thousand Feet. Now into its third edition, the 2010 release of 10 Thousand Feet’s Franchisor Expansion Study tracking report shows that franchisors optimism is getting close to 2007... Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/2010-excellence-in-franchising-awards---winners-announced-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/2010-excellence-in-franchising-awards---winners-announced-.html Winners from the national categories in the 2010 Excellence in Franchising Awards were announced at a gala dinner on the 12th October on the Gold Coast – as the climax of the 2010 National Franchise Convention. Over 450 of Australian franchising’s best and brightest were in attendance to celebrate the... Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/xpresso-delight--franchise-fix.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/xpresso-delight--franchise-fix.html And it is the increasing sophistication of the Australian coffee market that has seen Xpresso Delight's revenue grow by 186 per cent in the last year. The Sydneybased franchise places automated gourmet espresso machines into workplaces free of charge, giving coffee lovers their fix for $1... Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/el-toro-window-cleaning.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/el-toro-window-cleaning.html FRIENDLY. PROFESSIONAL. CLEAN. November 9, 2010 Fantastic New Franchise Opportunity El Toro Window & Gutter Cleaning has been operating in the Northern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia for over 5 years. It has now expanded to such a point that it’s owner, Jonathan Bull, has realised that... Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/understanding-the-basics-of-your-lease-in-a-retail-franchise-business.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/understanding-the-basics-of-your-lease-in-a-retail-franchise-business.html Retail leasing can be a complex field for even the most experienced leasing professionals. If you are evaluating a franchise that requires a retail lease over premises, in most cases your franchisor will have suitable experience, or, will engage experts to secure an appropriate lease. Regardless of the experience and competence of... Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/what-a-great-franchisor-looks-for-in-a-great-franchisee.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/what-a-great-franchisor-looks-for-in-a-great-franchisee.html   I know that many budding franchise owners agonize and stress over their applications and interviews that form part of being approved to join the franchise system of their choice. And this stress is probably for good reason! We know that it is a very competitive market for franchisors to attract the right franchise... Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/hotondo-homes-wins-fca-award-4-years-in-a-row.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/hotondo-homes-wins-fca-award-4-years-in-a-row.html 21 October, 2010 Hotondo Homes, have won for the fourth year in a row at the Franchise Council of Australia’s Excellence in Franchising Awards for 2010. At the recent FAC awards dinner on the Gold Coast, Hotondo Homes was acknowledged by receiving a merit award for Excellence in Marketing for their Evolution 2010... Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fight-big-five-fear-factors-and-control-your-destiny--says-cafe2u-founder.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fight-big-five-fear-factors-and-control-your-destiny--says-cafe2u-founder.html More often than not, it is a combination of five key fear factors that frightens people into balking at the notion of a small enterprise or franchise business, according to one of the country’s leading franchise authorities. Andy Simpkin, who turned a one van operation on Sydney’s North Shore into the... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/automated-defibrillator-sparks-interest.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/automated-defibrillator-sparks-interest.html SafetyQuip has introduced the Powerheart®AED G3 Plus to its extensive range of personal protective equipment. SafetyQuip Nunawading’s Mark Bartlett knows very well how timely use of an AED can save a life, “My uncle was travelling in outback Queensland when he came across a car and a bus stopped at the side... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/one-database-for-everything.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/one-database-for-everything.html Bloomtools new 4.0 Database Marketing system will be released on the 9th of August. The new Database Marketing system is built to be faster, smarter and more easier to use than ever. Bloomtools began in 2004 as a boutique software development company for businesses on the Gold Coast, Australia. They are passionate about how the Internet could... Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/trios-new-brand-image.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/trios-new-brand-image.html Australia’s largest national wraps franchise, Trios prides itself on our ability to understand that food is a Tactile Sensory and an Amalgamation of Flavors, and we strive to offer this experience in a very spirited yet responsible environment. At Trios the only thing we take seriously is our promise to our consumers that we will serve... Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/michel-s-rated-best-tasting-coffee-chain-in-australia-by-choice-magazine.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/michel-s-rated-best-tasting-coffee-chain-in-australia-by-choice-magazine.html Coffee chains dominate our shopping centres, airports and main streets, but which serves the best cup of coffee? Our experts tasted espressos we made from the standard beans used in each of the 10 tested chains. Then for a comparison of how the coffee actually tastes at the outlets themselves, one of our experts sampled coffees at Gloria... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/better-education-for-prospective-franchisees----online-and-free.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/better-education-for-prospective-franchisees----online-and-free.html The program, announced last month and funded by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), commences today/this week with more than 270 participants already registered. Delivered online, the pre-entry franchise education program is being developed by Griffith University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence,... Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/pre-entry-franchise-education-program-proves-popular.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/pre-entry-franchise-education-program-proves-popular.html Free pre-entry franchise education is now live. The program, announced last month and funded by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), commences today/this week with more than 270 participants already registered. Offered online, through the Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence, the program may be... Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/coffee-to-come--mobile-business-booms-as-australians-invest-more-desk-time.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/coffee-to-come--mobile-business-booms-as-australians-invest-more-desk-time.html As recent studies confirm, Australian workers are spending more time at their desks than ever before. Time poor and deadline challenged, the traditional morning stroll to the local cafe is a time luxury many can’t afford in an era where eating lunch at your desk is the norm. With the local coffee market recently valued at over $3... Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/donut-king-adds-natural-sprinkles.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/donut-king-adds-natural-sprinkles.html Donut King has launched Australia’s only doughnuts topped with artificial-free icing and sprinkles. Targeted at parents keen to eliminate artificial colours and flavours from their children’s lunch boxes, the new kid's range features doughnuts with icing and sprinkles made from all natural ingredients. In line with Donut King's... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-7-essentials-for-franchise-success.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-7-essentials-for-franchise-success.html So you’re thinking about buying a franchise, but you’re not sure if you have what it takes to make it a success? To help you decide whether or not you should invest in a franchise, I’ve compiled a list of 7 essential skills and characteristics that you should have before you even think about signing a franchise... Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/an-insight-into-franchising-from-someone-that-s-done-it-all-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/an-insight-into-franchising-from-someone-that-s-done-it-all-.html Bruce Doyle, Entrepreneur, Executive and Business Coach, Master Licencee for ActionCOACH and Owner of The Total Freedom Group, shares his business experiences and insights into the franchise industry. My first exposure to business coaching was approximately 13 years ago, when I met the founder of ActionCOACH Brad Sugars.  At... Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/thinking-about-buying-a-franchise-business-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/thinking-about-buying-a-franchise-business-.html If you are thinking about buying a franchise, Don’t, unless you follow these basic steps to check out the business opportunity thoroughly! Read this article to learn about the 20 successful habits for a franchisee! This might well be the biggest decision of your working life. You had better get it right! But do not try and make the... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-tricks-to-a-great-franchise-business-plan.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-tricks-to-a-great-franchise-business-plan.html We love doing business plans for franchises mainly for the same reason people consider buying one - most of the hard work has already been done by the franchisor or the prior franchisee. We have done hundreds of business plans from all industries and at all stages of business life – start up, growth, expansion, etc. When... Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising---great-expectations.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising---great-expectations.html It is vitally important to seek advice when purchasing a franchised business. Do not try and go it alone. The cost associated with seeking advice will potentially save you money in the long term. Seek advice from experienced franchise advisers. Do not be nervous to ask about their experience in franchising. To make sure you make... Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/2010-budget---benefits-for-franchises--dispute-resolution.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/2010-budget---benefits-for-franchises--dispute-resolution.html Although most business commentators report there wasn’t much in the budget for business, franchises will benefit from improved mediation services. The 2010 Budget, handed down by Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan on Tuesday night (May 11), included $2.7 million worth of support for early intervention in same industry business disputes, which... Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australia-s-top-10-franchise-systems-revealed.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australia-s-top-10-franchise-systems-revealed.html Topfranchise.com.au’s bi-annual review into the satisfaction levels of Australia’s franchisees has revealed that being part of a franchise group has paid dividends over the course of the last year with a 5% increase in franchisees belief that they will be able to sell their business for a good return on investment. Now into its... Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/no-rhyme-or-rule-to-buying-a-mortgage-broking-business.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/no-rhyme-or-rule-to-buying-a-mortgage-broking-business.html  What do a lawyer, a pharmacist and a real estate agent all have in common? They each bought a Mortgage Choice franchise last year. Upon profiling its 2010 franchise start-ups, Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker found a diverse collection of owners with widely varied career backgrounds. Senior corporate affairs... Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/jenny-the-nation-rsquo-s-best-for-global-cafe2u-franchise.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/jenny-the-nation-rsquo-s-best-for-global-cafe2u-franchise.html The year has already started off on a high note for Jenny Kidd of Forestville in NSW. Age is no obstacle for this effervescent multi-franchisee owner. With two successful mobile Cafe 2U franchises it is to no surprise that Jenny has been awarded National Franchisee of the Year for 2009. The honorary award includes a three week trip to England... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/safetyquip-awarded-spot-in-brw-fast-franchises-list.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/safetyquip-awarded-spot-in-brw-fast-franchises-list.html National workplace safety product & services franchise, SafetyQuip, was today announced as a BRW Fast Franchise and is ranked 31 on the 2010 list. The BRW Fast Franchises list ranks companies according to their average annual turnover growth over three years. According to the business magazine the entrepreneurs running the BRW Fast... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/gobaby-sell-their-first-franchise.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/gobaby-sell-their-first-franchise.html GoBaby franchise proudly announces they have just sold their first franchise - Natasha Wright is the proud owner of the GoBaby Bunbury Franchise. GoBaby can provide clients with everything they need when away from home for newborns through to young children. This can suit young families who are travelling, households with young children... Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/india-at-home-go-franchising-with-the-franchise-shop-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/india-at-home-go-franchising-with-the-franchise-shop-.html Indian born Australians husband and wife team Rajesh and Vandna Bhatia saw an opportunity to bring the best of India to Australia. The Bhatia’s and The Franchise Shop have worked closely to franchise their successful business, and are now ready to offer franchises. Grant Garraway Senior Consultant of The Franchise Shop says... Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/lollypotz-keep-growing-and-growing--.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/lollypotz-keep-growing-and-growing--.html Lollypotz have just signed their 22nd franchise in just 6 short months! Grant Garraway Senior Franchise Consultant for The Franchise Shop says “This a truly remarkable achievement for a new franchise reflecting the staggeringly good value for money franchise offer.” The Franchise Shop completed the development work for Lollypotz... Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/cafe2u-wins-major-afr-award.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/cafe2u-wins-major-afr-award.html The Cafe2U mobile coffee franchise has been awarded best value franchise system by Australian Financial Review Smart Investor magazine in the December 2009 issue. In the $50,000 to $150,000 price range, it was lauded as one of two of the best value systems in the market out of more than 1,000 contenders. One of the fastest growing business... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-interface-financial-group-add-new-south-wales-franchisee.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-interface-financial-group-add-new-south-wales-franchisee.html The Interface Financial Group brings a new dimension to small business financing in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory with the opening of their new IFG office in Sydney. The Interface Financial Group has been providing short term working capital for small business through a proven invoice discounting program for more than 37... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/smartline-named-australia\-s-top-franchise-again.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/smartline-named-australia\-s-top-franchise-again.html Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has again been named Australia’s top franchise. Topfranchise.com.au ranked Smartline number one in its latest top 10 list released today, following a comprehensive survey of franchisees from some of the best known franchise systems across the country. Smartline’s ranking comes as it plans to... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/top-tips-for-choosing-the-right-franchise.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/top-tips-for-choosing-the-right-franchise.html Australia is the most heavily franchised nation per capita in the world. There are more than 1,000 franchise systems nationally, spanning industries ranging from fast food to financial services. With myriad options to choose from, how do you determine where to invest your money? Across the country, many people are turning to franchising for... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australia-s-favourite-roast---grill---bucking-bull.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australia-s-favourite-roast---grill---bucking-bull.html How do you choose a franchise amongst the many thousand on offer? With so many factors to consider it’s a daunting task… Bucking Bull’s newest franchisees revealed that they had a shopping list of “must haves” which needed to be met by a Franchisor before they would consider purchasing a franchise. Requisites... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australia-rsquo-s-franchisee-satisfaction-increases-in-2009.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australia-rsquo-s-franchisee-satisfaction-increases-in-2009.html The Annual Franchisee Satisfaction Study by Franchising Research House 10 THOUSAND FEET has revealed that the franchising industry has held steady through a rough 2009, with growth in the number of satisfied franchisees. The survey of over 550 franchisees found an increase in willingness of franchisees to renew their agreements by half a... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/kwik-kopy-printing-centre-ringwood-wins-fca-rsquo-s-franchisee-of-the-year.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/kwik-kopy-printing-centre-ringwood-wins-fca-rsquo-s-franchisee-of-the-year.html Kwik Kopy Printing Centre Ringwood wins Franchise Council of Australia’s Franchisee of the Year (2 or more staff) 2009 award Melbourne, Australia, 29 October 2009: Kwik Kopy Printing Centre Ringwood in Victoria has been named as the Franchise Council of Australia’s choice for the coveted Franchisee of the Year 2009 (2 or more... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/hotondo-homes-wins-at-franchising-awards-two-years-in-a-row.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/hotondo-homes-wins-at-franchising-awards-two-years-in-a-row.html National building 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. Hotondo Homes national marketing manager Jodie Flower took out the merit award for Franchise Executive of the Year at the awards night held in Perth. This award is the most... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/nab-appoints-new-state-franchise-banking-senior-partners.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/nab-appoints-new-state-franchise-banking-senior-partners.html The National Australia Bank (NAB) has appointed Simon Ovenden as Senior Partner, Franchise Banking (QLD) and Shaun Needs as Senior Partner, NAB Franchise Banking (SA/NT). NAB National Manger Franchise Banking, Darryn McAuliffe, said that these internal appointments further strengthen NAB’s specialised franchise team and commitment to... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchisee-satisfaction-survey-show-early-signs-of-economic-recovery-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchisee-satisfaction-survey-show-early-signs-of-economic-recovery-.html topfranchise.com.au has today released the results of its third quarterly review into the satisfaction of Australia’s franchisees, revealing interesting changes in the franchising industry, with a strong rise in satisfaction in the mortgage franchise sector. Franchisee satisfaction ratings for financial services businesses have... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-grabs-number-one-spot.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-grabs-number-one-spot.html Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice is proud to have claimed the number one ranking in the Top 25 Brokerages list compiled by Mortgage Business magazine. It has been a stellar year for the nationwide franchisor, during which it also received these accolades: Retail Aggregator / Originator of the... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/coffee-franchise-is-anything-but-a-grind-for-founders-celebrating-100th-franchisee.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/coffee-franchise-is-anything-but-a-grind-for-founders-celebrating-100th-franchisee.html THE coffee beans are smelling even sweeter these days for Xpresso Delight co-founders Stephen Spitz and Paul Crabtree. After starting the business in 2003 their franchised concept of placing fully-automated, commercial grade, gourmet espresso coffee machines into workplaces at no cost, with the coffee charged at just $1 per cup, has... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-makes-the-right-move.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-makes-the-right-move.html Marketing overhaul results in new direction Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice is excited about the brand re-launch it is embarking upon over July and August. The refreshed look and feel, based on extensive consumer research and staff workshops, is designed to reflect the company’s brand... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/new-eagle-boys-store-opens-every-19-hours.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/new-eagle-boys-store-opens-every-19-hours.html Australia’s third largest pizza maker Eagle Boys Pizza will open one new store every 19 hours during the last eight days of the financial year, capping off 12 months of strong store growth and sales. Between 22 and 30 June 2009, Eagle Boys will open 10 new stores across the company’s Standard, Micro, Local and Express store models.... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising-booms-as-recession-proof-businesses-beckon.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising-booms-as-recession-proof-businesses-beckon.html Mirroring the recession in the early 1990s, the current economic downturn has again seen interest levels in franchises spike. Rather than fritter away their redundancy package many left jobless are looking to invest their payout on a franchise in what they see as recession-proof business investment. “The franchising industry tends to... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/job-security-concerns-causing-flight-to-franchising-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/job-security-concerns-causing-flight-to-franchising-.html 2009 Mortgage Choice Survey of Potential Franchisees Mortgage Choice, Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, has discovered that close to half of all Australians planning on purchasing a franchise in the next three years have been motivated by the difficult economic climate. The nationwide company’s third... Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bloomtools-franchisees-blooming-despite-challenging-times.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bloomtools-franchisees-blooming-despite-challenging-times.html Refusing to be drawn into the doom and gloom surrounding the economy, web development franchise Bloomtools and its franchisees are still achieving great success. With franchises operating across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, Bloomtools is making its national presence felt and is quickly building up a large base of clients... Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising-showing-strong-growth-in-first-months-of-2009.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising-showing-strong-growth-in-first-months-of-2009.html Delegates at the FCA’s QLD State Conference, held on Friday 8th May, were told about strong growth in QLD based national franchises. Delivering a keynote address, PoolWerx CEO John O’Brien reported that sales and profitability for his business were up in the first 4 months of 2009, with sales growth of 19% compared to the last 4... Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-makes-top-franchise-list.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-makes-top-franchise-list.html Achieving the number nine spot on the coveted national topfranchise.com.au list, Mortgage Choice, Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, is proud to be viewed in such a positive light by its award-winning franchise network. The Top Franchise list is the result of an ongoing franchisee satisfaction review by strategic... Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/cafe2u-franchisees-an-overnight-success-thanks-to-new-package.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/cafe2u-franchisees-an-overnight-success-thanks-to-new-package.html The world’s largest mobile coffee franchise, Australian born Café2U, is set to expand further thanks to the introduction of a new package ensuring all new franchisees success from day one of their new business venture. Cafe2U has  over 80 franchisees in Australia and nearly 50 in the UK but this is set to be the... Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/kwik-kopy-australia-announces-red-flame-design-awards-winner-for-2009.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/kwik-kopy-australia-announces-red-flame-design-awards-winner-for-2009.html Kwik Kopy Australia has announced the winner of its third annual Red Flame Design Awards, created to highlight the great designers employed within the Kwik Kopy Australia network.   Waleed Hassan, Graphic Designer with Kwik Kopy Alexandria, took out this year’s major prize of a MacBook Pro complete with full Creative... Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/nunawading-celebrates-100th-worldwide-coffee-franchise.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/nunawading-celebrates-100th-worldwide-coffee-franchise.html Nunawading Café2U owner David Weston unwittingly helped the world’s biggest mobile coffee franchise celebrate a major milestone when he purchased the business last year. David’s new venture was officially crowned the Australian born worldwide success story’s 100th franchise, with an exclusive one-off paintwork design... Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-welcomes-new-ceo.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mortgage-choice-welcomes-new-ceo.html Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice announces the appointment of a well-respected mortgage industry representative as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Michael Russell. Mr Russell will commence his tenure as the nationwide franchisor’s new CEO this Thursday, 23 April. He joins Mortgage Choice... Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/kwik-kopy-ringwood-wins-franchise-of-the-year-2009.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/kwik-kopy-ringwood-wins-franchise-of-the-year-2009.html Sydney 16 April 2009: Kwik Kopy Ringwood, in Victoria has been named as the Kwik Kopy Australia Franchise of the Year 2009. A delighted Lou Pannunzio and his wife Silvana flew to the company’s annual conference on Hamilton Island to receive the award, on 4 April 2009.   The winner of the award, judged by senior... Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/women-brew-success-with--family-friendly-coffee-franchise.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/women-brew-success-with--family-friendly-coffee-franchise.html WHILE most franchise companies find it increasingly difficult to attract female franchisees, Xpresso Delight has recruited women to fill almost 40 percent of its franchise network. In an industry considered to have a low representation of women, it is a corporate feat to have women comprising 39 percent of Xpresso Delight... Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/xpresso-delight-franchise-takes-the-grind-out-of-the-working-week.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/xpresso-delight-franchise-takes-the-grind-out-of-the-working-week.html SOMEWHERE, right now, there’s an Xpresso Delight franchisee earning better than the national average wage for working under 10 hours per week. Some people might not call that work and that’s exactly what the founders of Xpresso Delight, Paul Crabtree and Stephen Spitz, had in mind when they created the concept which... Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/caf-eacute-2u-breaks-into-brw-fast-franchises-top-10-on-debut.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/caf-eacute-2u-breaks-into-brw-fast-franchises-top-10-on-debut.html Making their debut in the prestigious BRW Fast Franchises list, Australia’s global mobile coffee franchise Café2U has broken into the top ten. In the key category of ‘Fastest growing franchises by outlets’, Café2U took the number 10 spot among  the class of 2009 with 75 outlets, a 57.1% increase in the... Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/ace-cleaning---a-perfect-time-to-start-your-own-franchised-business.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/ace-cleaning---a-perfect-time-to-start-your-own-franchised-business.html TERRITORY MASTER FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY VIC For some industries, namely finance, retail and property 2009 looks to be a tough year. For other things are getting better, interest rates are coming down, Government are handing out money trying to get us to spend, petrol is going down and retailers are giving discount after discount. Many... Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/ecowash-mobile-hits-top-3-with-a-bullet-in-brw-fast-franchises-2009.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/ecowash-mobile-hits-top-3-with-a-bullet-in-brw-fast-franchises-2009.html In their first year of eligibility Australia's global waterless carwash sensation ecowash mobile has grabbed a Top 3 placing in the prestigious BRW Fast Franchises list for 2009. Starting operations in 2004, they met this year's criteria that required a recorded turnover of more than $500,000 in 2004-05. The list ranks 100 different franchise... Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fastway-enters-south-african-market-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fastway-enters-south-african-market-.html Fastway Couriers, the world's largest courier franchise opened the doors to their first South African operation in Pretoria this month; bringing the number of countries the Fastway group operates in to ten. Established in New Zealand in 1983, the privately owned company has pursued a franchise business model to expand internationally. South... Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/kwik-kopy-design-and-print-bucks-the-downturn-with-record-growth.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/kwik-kopy-design-and-print-bucks-the-downturn-with-record-growth.html Kwik Kopy print franchise owners are continuing to buck the economic downturn, recording a seventh consecutive year of growth through 2008 due to a robust business-to-business sales model and their ability to act quickly to meet the changing needs of both existing and new clients.   Kwik Kopy Australia’s aim is to... Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-keen-to-clean-group-sell-their-first-franchise.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/the-keen-to-clean-group-sell-their-first-franchise.html The Keen to Clean Group Pty. Ltd. is delighted to announce the signing of its first franchise to Mr. Aruna Jayawickrama in Melbourne. "Aruna is an outstanding signing for us. He brings sound industry experience, excellent qualifications and a passion for doing the job right the first time" said Managing Director Mr. Brijesh... Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchises-to-survive-and-thrive-in-downturn.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchises-to-survive-and-thrive-in-downturn.html Former Chairman of the Franchise Council of Australia and CEO of Australia’s largest pool and spa care network PoolWerx, Mr John O’Brien said he was confident the franchising sector would ride out the economic downturn if franchisees were smart about their business tactics. “In my 25 years experience franchising has... Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/support-should-be-stronger-to-help-sustain-small-business.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/support-should-be-stronger-to-help-sustain-small-business.html THE GOVERNMENT support package for small business revealed at the Small Business Summit in Brisbane will not provide real impact according to John O’Brien Chairman of the Franchise Council of Australia and CEO of Australia’s largest pool and spa care network PoolWerx. “Small business in Australia employs 60... Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/donut-king-in-shanghai-china-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/donut-king-in-shanghai-china-.html Australia's Donut King has opened its first outlet in Shanghai, with additional stores to open in Shanghai during the coming months. The opening on 1 November 2008 was the result of a Master Licence Agreement between Retail Food Group and Shanghai-based Mak Brands Limited to develop and proliferate the Donut King franchise... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mrs-fields-cookie-chain-grows-from-strength-to-strength.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mrs-fields-cookie-chain-grows-from-strength-to-strength.html Cookie and Coffee chain Mrs Fields Australia is growing from strength to strength with consumer confidence and franchisee commitment obvious, both here in Australia and in the US. Following the recent voluntary lodgment of an optional chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of their financial restructuring of the US Mrs Fields Famous... Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/2008-franchising-australia-survey-released.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/2008-franchising-australia-survey-released.html Griffith University has just released it's 2008 Franchising Australia report, a comprehensive overview into the franchise sector in Australia. The report reveals that franchising is continuing to expand in 2008.  The main findings were: There are approximately 1100 business format franchisors in Australia in 2008, compared with 960... Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/channel-9-launches-new-franchise-tv-program.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/channel-9-launches-new-franchise-tv-program.html Channel 9 has launched a new business program focusing on franchising, 'Don't Come Monday', which will air on Sunday mornings. The show is touted as 'a new concept in business TV' and will feature the 'inspirational stories of everyday people, who've gone through a career seachange, leaving the nine to five existence behind them and buying... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/innovative-franchise-takes-out-my-business-magazine-awards.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/innovative-franchise-takes-out-my-business-magazine-awards.html Franchised home delivery company, Aussie Farmers Direct, has won the ActionCOACH My Business Award for Outstanding Excellence. In a competitve field of more than 500 businesses, the innovative new Australian business walked away with the top award of the night as well as the award for Best Start Up Business. Aussie Farmers Direct launched in... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/new-course-on-franchising-launched.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/new-course-on-franchising-launched.html NEW Induction Training Workshop for Franchisees - (Cert IV in Franchising). Understanding the technical aspects of your Franchise System will get your new franchisees started, but making sure they have the right business skills will sustain their long term growth and prosperity. And don’t forget your existing franchisees that often... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/no-cold-calling-as-cafe2u--warms-territory--for-new-franchisees.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/no-cold-calling-as-cafe2u--warms-territory--for-new-franchisees.html Australia’s franchise success story Cafe2U has introduced a new top level position to the Australian arm to offer comprehensive support to their franchise network. The level of franchise support will even involve ‘warming up’ a new territory  to give every new franchise the greatest possible chance to thrive from the... Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bucking-bull-opens-at-tweed-city--nsw.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bucking-bull-opens-at-tweed-city--nsw.html The latest addition to the Bucking Bull franchise at Tweed City Shopping Centre in New South Wales commenced trade this month with exceptional results. Owner George Ioannou has been in business for many years and owned the Leaf n Beef food outlet at Tweed City, which has been successfully rebranded as a Bucking Bull store. George decided to... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/recruitment-group-takes-historic-awards-double--.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/recruitment-group-takes-historic-awards-double--.html The Frontline Recruitment Group has taken out an historic double, winning two major Franchise Council of Australia state awards. Colleen and Mark Hart’s Brisbane Frontline Retail recruitment agency have been crowned Queensland’s Franchisee of the Year in the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) MYOB Excellence in... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/healthier-food-just-the-ticket-for-virgin-blue-s-new-virgin-village.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/healthier-food-just-the-ticket-for-virgin-blue-s-new-virgin-village.html Sandwiches, salads and smiles will be on the menu at Virgin Blue’s new Brisbane headquarters with the airline welcoming Australia’s fastest growing sandwich franchise Healthy Habits on board as its official café and sandwich bar. The franchise, which has 29 stores across Australia and is known for its smiley... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mobile-coffee-king-takes-world-by-storm.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mobile-coffee-king-takes-world-by-storm.html  One of the fastest growing business concepts in the nation, Australian franchise success story Café 2U has been crowned the largest mobile coffee franchise in the world. Since developing into a franchise system in 2004 from a humble one-man, one van operation on Sydney’s North Shore four years earlier, Café 2U... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/high-court-provides-certainty-for-franchise-contracts.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/high-court-provides-certainty-for-franchise-contracts.html Today’s decision by the High Court of Australia in the ‘Ketchell’ case provides a welcome return to contract stability in the $128 billion franchising sector, according to the sector’s peak representative body, the Franchise Council of Australia. FCA chairman John O’Brien said the court ruling had eliminated a... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/recruitment-vision-appoints-another-nsw-franchisee-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/recruitment-vision-appoints-another-nsw-franchisee-.html Recruitment Vision continues with their growth in the Recruitment franchise marketplace by appointing their 12th franchisee overall and their 3rd in Sydney. Mr Wayne Slack - Managing Director today announced their latest in their growing list of franchisees -  that of Mr Michael Wilmot who will be operating out of their... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/well-known-entrepreneur-takes-bloomtools-to-melbourne.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/well-known-entrepreneur-takes-bloomtools-to-melbourne.html Leading Australian entrepreneur, Bruce Doyle, is the latest business expert to invest in a website empire, opening Bloomtools Melbourne Central this week. Bruce, who has owned more than 20 successful businesses and worked with some of the world’s best entrepreneurs, was so impressed with the Bloomtools system and tools that he... Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/eco-friendly-fantasea-adventure-cruising-adopts-local-waterless-carwash-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/eco-friendly-fantasea-adventure-cruising-adopts-local-waterless-carwash-.html With environmental concerns a priority for many locals nowadays, tourism and transport operator Fantasea Adventure Cruising has made a commitment to doing their bit to help the environment. In fact, they have just been presented with the Environmental Commitment Certificate by local waterless carwash operator Mick Holman. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/pizza-capers-is-tops-when--it-comes-to-earning-a-crust--.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/pizza-capers-is-tops-when--it-comes-to-earning-a-crust--.html Pizza Capers has announced an ambitious growth strategy to operate a network of 100 stores in the next two years and establish a presence in New South Wales and Victoria. Based in Queensland and starting with one concept store in Kenmore in 1996, partners Scott Geiszler and Anthony Russo have built a franchised chain with 29... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/business-owner-spills-the-beans-on-work-life-balance-.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/business-owner-spills-the-beans-on-work-life-balance-.html Finding the right balance between work and family life is something most people aspire to and there are few business opportunities that accommodate this, but QLD business owner Bruce Spencer has found the ‘perfect blend’  with an Xpresso Delight franchisee. With a business model based on helping to generate a... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/battery-world-launches-battery-recycling-program.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/battery-world-launches-battery-recycling-program.html Each year 8,000 tonnes of hazardous battery waste ends up in Australian landfill. In a bid to preserve the environment, Battery World has launched a recycling program to encourage the community to stop throwing out this hazardous waste in the normal garbage. A recent Australian Bureau of Statistics report stated... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/donut-king-master-licence-agreement-for-china.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/donut-king-master-licence-agreement-for-china.html Leading Australian retail food brand manager and franchisor Retail Food Group Limited (‘RFG’) today announced that it had finalised the terms of a Master Licence Agreement (‘MLA’) with Shanghai based Mak Brands Limited concerning the proliferation of the Donut King franchise system within the Peoples Republic of... Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/entrepreneurs-earn-a--latte--money-from-coffee-breaks.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/entrepreneurs-earn-a--latte--money-from-coffee-breaks.html WHETHER it’s one cup or five, coffee lovers will stop at no end to get their fix and Stephen Spitz and Paul Crabtree, founders of the highly successful coffee franchise Xpresso Delight have capitalised on answering this ‘dire’ need. The Sydney-based franchise established in 2004 has achieved phenomenal revenue... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/latest-news-on-franchising-legal-cases.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/latest-news-on-franchising-legal-cases.html Ketchell update – judges deliberating The sector is waiting for judges to consider their decision from the recent High Court hearing into the Ketchell case, heard on 10 June. The Ketchell case has received considerable media coverage recently, most noting the FCA move to get clarity for the sector. The decision by the NSW Court of... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/sumosalad-expands-into-fine-dining.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/sumosalad-expands-into-fine-dining.html The notion behind fast food outlets is that you get a meal that’s fast, convenient, affordable and tasty, however now there’s something new on offer to hungry customers who enjoy eating out. Australian healthy food franchise, SumoSalad, this week launches their first ever Black Label concept store, which in addition to... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/endota-expanding-and-winning-awards.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/endota-expanding-and-winning-awards.html June has been an exciting month for Endota Spas, as they expand their franchise business around Australia and take home an award for innovation at the spa indutry's night of nights. The 13th National Awards of Excellence 2008 were held on the Gold Coast on June 15th to celebrate the best of the spa industry.  These awards are considered... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/no-trans-fats-in-mrs-fields-cookies.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/no-trans-fats-in-mrs-fields-cookies.html Recent research conducted at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil into the adverse effects of trans fats on our health, has shown that these can be passed from mother to child through the breast milk, renewing demands for trans fats to be banned. Trans fats are attractive for the food industry due to their extended... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/healthy-habits-5th-on-brw-fast-starters-list.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/healthy-habits-5th-on-brw-fast-starters-list.html AUSTRALIA’S number one healthy fast food franchise Healthy Habits has continued its stellar rise to the top of the food chain after it was named the fifth fastest growing company in the renowned BRW Magazine’s Top 100 Fast Starters list. Healthy Habits posted an impressive growth figure of 43 percent over the past... Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/waterless-carwash-guru-to-inspire-young-entrepreneurs.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/waterless-carwash-guru-to-inspire-young-entrepreneurs.html Stewart Nicholls, operations manager and co-founder of Australian waterless carwash franchise giant ‘ecowash mobile’ will be the key note speaker at the 4th Young Entrepreneur Workshop held at the SSHED (Sutherland Shire Hub for Economic Development) on the 21st June at noon. Starting out as an apprentice mechanic at... Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/gloria-jeans-wins-environment-award.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/gloria-jeans-wins-environment-award.html Australian-owned Gloria Jean’s Coffees will become the first Australian company to be distinguished with the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award in New York this month, recognising the company’s work in supporting global sustainability in agriculture. Gloria Jean’s Coffees has worked with the... Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/potential-franchisees-choose-stimulation-over-dollars.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/potential-franchisees-choose-stimulation-over-dollars.html Mortgage Choice, Best in the Mortgage & Finance Industry*, discovered that stimulation, challenge and personal achievement has overtaken potential to earn for Australians planning on purchasing a franchise in the next three years. The nation’s largest publicly listed franchisor commissioned its second annual Potential... Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mrs-fields-celebrates-20-years-in-australia.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/mrs-fields-celebrates-20-years-in-australia.html When Debbi Fields, a young mother with no business experience, opened her first cookie store in Palo Alto, California in 1977 she wouldn’t have dreamed of dominating the specialty bakery industry worldwide. Nearly 31 years later there are more than 500 Mrs. Fields stores in 19 countries and another 3,000 independent outlets... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/world-envies-australian-franchise-system.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/world-envies-australian-franchise-system.html Australian franchise systems are the envy of the rest of the world according to ecowash mobile managing director Jim Cornish. Mr Cornish credited lifestyle considerations, a global shift towards sustainable practices and the stringent nature of the Australian franchising environment as the key reasons his Australian waterless carwash... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fca-funds-landmark-franchise-law-case.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fca-funds-landmark-franchise-law-case.html The Franchise Council of Australia is supporting the High Court appeal of a franchisee in a case that is critical to franchise law in Australia.  The FCA is asking its members to donate money to help fund a franchisee who is appealing a NSW Court of Appeals decision that a franchise agreement with Master Education Services Pty Ltd is... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/allphones-facing-court-for-misleading-franchisees.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/allphones-facing-court-for-misleading-franchisees.html The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court in Sydney against Allphones Retail Pty Limited. The ACCC alleges that, in operating this franchise system, Allphones failed to comply with Franchising Code of Conduct and engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/understanding-the-franchising-code-of-conduct.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/understanding-the-franchising-code-of-conduct.html Franchising is a method of expanding your business. It involves the granting of rights to another person (the ‘Franchisee’) to distribute your products or services in conjunction with your name or mark and pursuant to a particular method or business plan. Franchising in Australia has been widely accepted and seen... Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/what-to-take-into-account-when-buying-a-franchise.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/what-to-take-into-account-when-buying-a-franchise.html The purchase of a franchise business is different from the purchase of an independent business. As a franchisee you will be party to a long-term relationship with your franchisor and you will agree to run the business in accordance with the franchisor’s system. Buying a franchise has the advantages of offering many... Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/important-changes-to-australian-franchise-laws.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/important-changes-to-australian-franchise-laws.html The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct that will affect all franchisors and franchisees.These important changes officially become law on March 1 2008, so make sure you understand and implement them before then.Here is a summary of the major... Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fernwood-plans-indian-expansion.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fernwood-plans-indian-expansion.html Fernwood, the Australian-based women's fitness franchise, has announced that it plans to expand into the Indian market.  The company, which currently has more than 70 gyms across Australia, is looking for local partners in India to help them launch in the next year.The Indian gyms will mainly be operated by franchisees and... Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/domino-s-on-track-for-record-profits.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/domino-s-on-track-for-record-profits.html Australian-based pizza franchise Domino's has announced that strong profits at the end of 2007 have put them on track to record a 30% profit growth for the 2008 financial year.  The first half of the current financial year was very successful for the famous pizza company, with the opening of 27 new stores and $6.1million... Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australian-sheds-company-launches-nz-franchises.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/australian-sheds-company-launches-nz-franchises.html Industry-respected Australian steel building supplier, Wide Span Sheds, has just announced the release of franchise opportunities in New Zealand. Supplying a comprehensive range of garages, farm sheds, barns, arenas and stables, plus industrial and commercial buildings, the franchises will be linked in to Wide Span Sheds... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising-expo-2008.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/franchising-expo-2008.html If you're thinking about investing in a franchise business, you should go to the Franchising Expo before you make your choice.  Every year, the Franchise Council of Australia organises an expo where all of Australia's leading franchisors get together in the one place to give potential franchisees information and chance to talk to someone... Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bloomtools-launches-internet-franchise.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/bloomtools-launches-internet-franchise.html Bloomtools, developer of leading online business tools, has officially launched its franchise business.After announcing plans to expand into the franchise market late last year, Bloomtools will begin franchising in February 2008.  According to Bloomtools Managing Director, James Greig, it's an exciting time for the... Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fca-appoints-new-executive-director.html http://www.australianfranchises.com.au/articles/fca-appoints-new-executive-director.html Communications industry executive and consultant Steve Wright has been appointed to head Australia’s peak franchising sector representative group, the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA). FCA Chairman John O’Brien said Steve’s experience in industry advocacy and stakeholder relations, including government relations, on the... Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:00:00 +1000