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Franchise News & Events - Thursday November 6, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • Inquiry update: Hearing controversy, more submissions online
  • ACCC action results in jail for franchise conman
  • US franchisors passing more costs to franchisees
  • Death dollars in autopsy franchise
  • Franchising in tough times
  • McDonald’s introduces international packaging change
  • Chaos control improves leadership skills
  • WA trading hours under attack
  • Forum for government to listen to small business
  • Possible relief for Bill Express newsagents
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday October 23, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • Most inquiry submissions now online; hearings continue
  • Inquiry chair: Pitfalls exist in franchising
  • Franchising Australia 2008 survey released
  • Fee wi-fi in Australian McDonald’s
  • National franchise award winners announced
  • Urgent small business summit to deal with global financial crisis
  • Lenard’s opens instore component franchise
  • Fresh approach to fees from farm franchise
  • When franchisees behave badly
  • Pack & Send runner-up in International Franchisor of the Year Awards
  • ACCC requires Allphones to better inform franchisees
  • Privacy Commissioner investigates binned client files
  • Financial benchmarks & KPI’s essential for franchisees
  • Carpet franchisees exit to start rival brand
  • Site selection & leasing workshops - November
  • Franchise Council board election results
  • Other franchise news:
  • Acknowledgement of support – Herbert Geer

  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday October 9, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • Volume of franchise inquiry submissions exceed expectations
  • Inquiry hearings start today
  • Understanding kamikaze conflict in franchising
  • The pros and cons of franchisee recruitment incentives
  • Franchise regulation review continues in New Zealand
  • Unconscionable Conduct definition submissions close next week
  • Franchising like a “master-servant” relationship
  • Franchisor of failed Firepower system found in London
  • Burger King downsizes to open first Whopper Bar
  • Retail landlord prosecuted for unconscionable conduct
  • Bungled telco contract bundles unravel small business
  • CBA announces Bankwest deal. More bank mergers to follow
  • Franchise prospects for mentally ill café
  • Franchise cup choice predicts US presidential elections
  • Hair loss franchisee faces Federal Court
  • Introduction to Franchising seminars - November

  • Voting closes tomorrow for Franchise Council board election

  • Acknowledgement of support – Herbert Geer

  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday September 25, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • Franchise inquiry submissions available online
  • Ombudsman investigates claims of foreign worker exploitation
  • Ex-franchisees urge Federal Police investigation
  • New Zealand franchise inquiry open for submissions
  • Blue Chip investment scandal costs franchisees & investors dearly
  • Nothing angelic about this franchisor
  • Krispy Kreme investors fall out
  • Woolies coy on purchase of Mitre 10
  • Electrical rental franchisor joins retail buying group
  • Better educated franchisors attract better franchisees
  • Kenny’s opens in NZ with company stores
  • Books printed while you wait
  • New franchisor proud to announce its products are a health hazard
  • Disclosure document update due next month

  • Gehrke nominated in Franchise Council board election

  • Acknowledgement of support

  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday September 11, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • Inquiry committee pro-franchising; Report on track for December release
  • MP’s call for legislation independent of franchise inquiry
  • Franchise inquiry submissions close tomorrow
  • Allphones battles “dishonesty” ruling
  • CBA buys 33% of Aussie Home Loans
  • 8 million hotel customers exposed in massive data theft
  • Minister encourages scammed franchisees to sue franchisor
  • See an ACCC franchise investigation in action
  • KFC secret recipe on the move
  • Fashion icon ended Sydney suit franchise
  • NZ travel chain undergoes total rebrand
  • ABC TV show features franchising
  • Starbucks starts own daily update for US elections
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday August 28, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • High Court Ketchell appeal finds in favour of franchisor
  • Retail Leasing inquiry recommends greater disclosure & transparency
  • Franchise inquiry submissions close in 2 weeks
  • New Zealand franchise legislation discussion document released
  • Which bank likely buyer for Aussie Home Loans
  • Dairy Farmers to sell to National Foods
  • The stages of an intrapreneur career path for franchisees
  • Piqued mortgage brokers feel the pinch in NZ
  • QLD considers junk food TV advertising ban
  • Limited places remain for franchise mediation course
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday August 14, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • Franchise inquiry submissions close in 4 weeks
  • Bling retailer Groove in liquidation
  • $12,000 fine for f-word franchisee
  • Where Starbucks went wrong
  • Westpac to sell fast food investments
  • Commander Communications placed into receivership
  • Aussie John hints at acquisitions and franchise growth
  • New web strategy for Cash Converters
  • Q&A: How do I respond to a threat from a franchisee?
  • McDonalds fuels police cars; reviews menu prices as costs increase
  • Strategy versus opportunity: The argument for planned network growth
  • Parmalat withdraws from Dairy Farmers bid
  • Churning: The dark side of franchising
  • Bill payment and more hot food possible at 7-Eleven
  • The cost of a franchise dispute
  • Proctor & Gamble moves into franchising
  • Burgers and employee buns in kitchen sink bath
  • $50 reader discount for Small Business Solutions seminar, Sept 1
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday July 31, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • Starbucks to close 75% of Australian stores; 700 jobs lost
  • Eagle Boys buys Pizza Haven
  • Lenards buys back the farm; prepares for new concept launch
  • Seal-A-Fridge unstuck by ACCC court action
  • Gloria Jeans nears 900 stores with Russia & Qatar opening soon
  • Failed franchisor disappears - Four Corners investigates
  • Jetset and Qantas merger takes off after delay
  • No merger for Mortgage Choice; independent brokers feel squeeze
  • $50 reader discount for Small Business Solutions seminar, Sept 1
  • 1 in 3 franchise complaints require closer look: ACCC
  • Tips for exhibiting at franchise expos
  • Payday lending franchisors prepare to close
  • Franchise Site Selection seminar first in Adelaide
  • Qualify for a Certificate IV in Franchising
  • ACCC clears one bidder for Dairy Farmers
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday July 17, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • New national franchise inquiry announced with broad terms of reference
  • Police charge franchisee with arson over Nandos explosion
  • Franchisee loan-write offs for banking franchise
  • Record profits, Chinese donut deal and system innovations for RFG
  • ACCC appoints deputy commissioner for small business
  • Banks to buy Wizard?
  • Strong profits drive share buyback for listed franchisor
  • New inquiry: Blood in the water for the franchise sector
  • Franchising an option in redundancy for NZ workers
  • Drunk driver and Baywatch babe cause KFC chaos
  • Enrolments close soon for postgraduate franchising course
  • Franchise prospects for war-zone restaurant
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, July 3, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • Competition & failure to change blamed for collapse as Kleins stores close
  • Franchisees launch $2 billion claim against doughnut franchisor
  • Loss-making multiple-unit franchisee pickets colleagues’ stores
  • McDonalds & KFC franchisees to bring in foreign workers
  • Franchise mediations grow in discount VIC Small Business program
  • Surfwear retailer sinks below the waves
  • Wizard magic wanes as sale options considered
  • Basketball franchise loses bounce
  • New franchisors should rush slowly to grow
  • Changes to banking margins squeezes franchisees
  • Huge legal bill for ex-wife in franchise marital spat
  • Godfreys vacuum pricing misled consumers
  • Requirement for commencement date exposes franchisors
  • Franchising myths: What the Kleins collapse and the Titanic have in common
  • LJ Hooker Financial Services plans to double
  • Thin profits expected for fat-busting franchises
  • Recession, revolution or revival?: Opportunities for franchisees & franchisors
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, June 19, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • Kleins chain to close 165 stores in Australia’s largest retail system collapse
  • Franchisees helpless passengers in Kleins catastrophe
  • Franchisee wins sales award and goes into receivership on same day
  • Ketchell case goes to High Court
  • Failed franchisee sues franchisor for work performed in franchise
  • No rush for good faith provision
  • Chocolate retailer fined $120,000 for $2,445 AWA underpayment
  • Court decision raises prospect of class action against franchisor
  • NBL franchise jeopardized by Sydney Kings collapse
  • Flight Centre delays Jetset/Qantas takeoff
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, June 5, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • Ketchell case hearing set for next week
  • Franchisor dishonestly withheld income from fraudulent franchisee
  • Wizard magic wanes as sale options considered
  • Possible widening of ACCC powers to impact franchising
  • RAMS franchisees to butt heads with Westpac
  • Kleins franchisees consider buying stricken franchisor
  • Franchise case abandoned at “24th hour” for lack of funds
  • Buyers line up for Dairy Farmers
  • Murder charges upgraded against master franchisee
  • Royalty Reticence: Why franchisees question the payment of royalties
  • Video Ezy Christmas sale humbugged by price guarantee
  • National business name registration announced
  • Giant retail landlord acknowledges tenant stress
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, May 22, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • Fantastic deal for Dare
  • Article claims thousands ruined through franchising
  • All that glitters was not gold for Kleins
  • Small business concerned about budget outcomes
  • Non-financial indicators lead franchise buying decisions
  • Going green an Australian first for Gloria Jeans
  • FANZ general manager resigns
  • Franchise “clearance sale” reduces fees by up to 90%
  • Local government delays stymie franchise growth
  • Marital spat causes courtroom franchise dispute
  • Franchisor reviews background of franchise employee
  • Franchise perfection is a journey, not a destination
  • Excellent turnout for Ex-Factor seminars
  • Oil money fuels Middle East growth for Burger Fuel
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday May 8, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • State franchise inquiries urge further federal legislation
  • Kleins group placed in voluntary administration
  • Trade Practices Act changes crack down on predatory pricing
  • Europcar buys back Australian and NZ master franchise
  • Dream run ends for ambitious start-up donut chain
  • ACCC quarterly report card online
  • Concerns over wellbeing of fitness franchise
  • New owners for Garage World and Shed Boss chain
  • Business confidence lowest since 2001
  • API profits on track following franchise divestments
  • Why franchise education is essential to improving business outcomes
  • Free Ex-Factor seminars filling fast
  • Education support acknowledgements
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events- Thursday, April 24, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  •  ACCC clears Bakers Delight of unconscionable conduct
  • Pre-nuptial contact termination a precedent for Ketchell?
  • Commission cuts infuriate mortgage brokers
  • NSW proposes retail lease advocate; releases discussion paper
  • 2020 Summit proposes junk food tax
  • Mafia “franchise” expands in Australia
  • Parents “dump” children at McDonalds to visit nearby pub
  • Franchisors line up to support FCA Ketchell case funding
  • WA franchise inquiry report submitted
  • Multilingual information available for NZ franchise buyers
  • Dairy Farmers coy on sale
  • Dare Gallery placed in voluntary administration
  • Mortage advisor has home repossessed, jailed for contempt
  • Forget commercial marriage, franchising is an entrepreneurial alliance
  • Cookie Man turns 50
  • How to stop ex-franchisees destroying your system (free seminar)
  • Celebrate World Intellectual Property Day – April 26
  • Education support acknowledgements
  • ANZAC Day – Lest we forget
  • Other franchise news:

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Franchise News & Events- Thursday, April 24, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  •  ACCC clears Bakers Delight of unconscionable conduct
  • Pre-nuptial contact termination a precedent for Ketchell?
  • Commission cuts infuriate mortgage brokers
  • NSW proposes retail lease advocate; releases discussion paper
  • 2020 Summit proposes junk food tax
  • Mafia “franchise” expands in Australia
  • Parents “dump” children at McDonalds to visit nearby pub
  • Franchisors line up to support FCA Ketchell case funding
  • WA franchise inquiry report submitted
  • Multilingual information available for NZ franchise buyers
  • Dairy Farmers coy on sale
  • Dare Gallery placed in voluntary administration
  • Mortage advisor has home repossessed, jailed for contempt
  • Forget commercial marriage, franchising is an entrepreneurial alliance
  • Cookie Man turns 50
  • How to stop ex-franchisees destroying your system (free seminar)
  • Celebrate World Intellectual Property Day – April 26
  • Education support acknowledgements
  • ANZAC Day – Lest we forget
  • Other franchise news:

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, April 10, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • FCA agrees to fund Ketchell case
  • Seminar spruiker prosecuted for franchisor’s imaginary representations
  • WA franchise inquiry report extended
  • Retail Leasing report presented to government
  • Small food retailers feeling sales hunger pains
  • Phone retailer on hold for Trade Practices breaches
  • Court orders against Duco Magic for misleading representations
  • How to stop ex-franchisees destroying your system (free seminar)
  • Jetset and Qantas travel businesses to merge
  • Ketchell case not without precedent
  • Islamic franchisor sued for racial discrimination
  • Another Blue Chip company bites the dust
  • Franchisee loses sexual harrassment case
  • Hitler salute ad creates pizza Hell; T-shirt self expression upheld
  • 25 years of Jims
  • Other franchise news:

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, March 27, 2008

Headlines at glance:

  • Retail and WA franchise inquiry reports due next week
  • Lifestyle is important for franchisees, but money rules
  • Green Acres accused of charging $10,000 termination fee
  • Survey looks at overcoming shortage of franchisees
  • Lavish lifestyle for Blue Chip founders
  • Franchisors make best of tight employment market
  • Franchise Association of NZ considers legislative model
  • Shoe franchisor to acquire clothing brand?
  • From student to state manager in just four years
  • No formula franchise a formula for success
  • US franchising grows 18% to 2005
  • New national association for retailers
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, March 13, 2008

Headlines at a glance: 

  • SA inquiry MP describes Code changes as “weak and inadequate”
  • FCA gains extension to consider funding Ketchell case
  • National Retail Leasing inquiry report due this month
  • ACCC updates franchising publications; new Code online
  • Franchisor’s imaginary representations end in court
  • Buyer closes the book on Borders purchase
  • Fraud franchisor derides franchisees for “make-up tricky action”
  • Code confusion causing compliance concerns
  • Duco business misrepresented income: ACCC
  • Court clears franchisee of blackmailing franchisor
  • Dog poo franchising takes off in US
  • Dominos increases pizza market slice with Pinky’s acquisition
  • Financier pressures defrauded franchisees for payment
  • New investors search for gold in Midas; ACCC requests removal of web info
  • NZ contemplates franchise legislation; association membership grows
  • Economic slowdown may benefit brokers
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, February 28, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • No retrospectivity for general waivers in new Code
  • WA inquiry submissions outnumber national Code inquiry
  • New allegations of franchise fraud emerge in NZ
  • Franchise value cannibalized by brand expansion
  • FCA considers funding appeal in landmark legal case
  • Franchise conman faces jail for contempt
  • SA Inquiry update
  • Fundraising franchise comes under charity spotlight
  • Franchisee association calls for national inquiry
  • Franchise sky not falling in
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, February 14, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • FANZ supports regulation of NZ franchise sector
  • Franchisees prepare to sue Green Acres over franchise scam
  • Franchisees call for state legislation; inquiry submissions due
  • Nando’s outlet explodes, 1000 evacuated
  • Auto parts chain forced into liquidation
  • Angus & Robertson cleared to acquire Borders
  • ACCC reports on franchise complaints; releases Code amendments info
  • Appeal granted for landmark Ketchell franchise case
  • Include franchisors in PM’s 2020 Summit
  • Sizzler worldwide operations for sale
  • Brand battle goes to water
  • Box office closes for online movie provider
  • Private equity takes majority stake in Stella group
  • Kentucky unfried chicken?
  • Agents sue Google, not author, over web content
  • New disclosure requirements give power to past franchisees
  • Free round table: How to run a franchise conference
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, January 31, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • NZ franchise scam descends into farce
  • Employees disguised to thwart trading laws
  • Motorbike ace plans to franchise restaurant chain
  • Cab franchise a lemon for Macquarie Bank
  • Not guilty plea in murder case
  • FoodWorks to take on national players
  • Retail franchises turn to corporate stores for growth
  • Franchise challenges and opportunities in 2008
  • Starbucks launches coffee war with $1 cup
  • McDonalds pulls plug on blogger; provides high school qualifications
  • Ice cream franchise achieves carbon neutral status
  • Stella group sale inevitable as MFS stuggles with debt
  • Franchise inquiry hearings commence next week
  • Centro sale begins
  • Tread lightly with master franchising (Comment)
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, January 17, 2008 

Headlines at a glance:

  • “Missing” NZ franchise fraudster found; fallout spreads
  • Murder shocks franchise system 
  • Hearings resume next month for state franchise inquiries 
  • National franchise inquiry needed: Switzer
  • Crises deepens for landlord
  • Plastic bag ban draws criticism
  • Tougher penalties for misleading consumers 
  • ACCC alleges Crazy John’s phones not free 
  • Government body helps franchisors find sites 
  • Commander cleanout continues
  • Is recession such a bad thing for franchising? (Comment)
  • New book: “Franchising in Kazakhstan” 
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, January 3, 2008

Headlines at a glance:

  • Welcome to 2008 – the Year of the Rat
  • Master franchisee sells bogus franchises in NZ scam 
  • Size matters in pizza wars 
  • Allied Brands further diversifies into water
  • WA franchise inquiry submissions due Feb 15 
  • Centro debt forces asset sale 
  • Government policy drives UK medical franchise 
  • Unused gift cards a tax by stealth 
  • 2007 an outstanding year for Dymocks 
  • Harvey World Travel parent extends global empire 
  • Property Leasing seminar details online
  • Brisbane Introduction to Franchising seminar (Jan 31) – Bookings open
  • Business mentoring subsidy to reduce from February 
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, December 20, 2007

Headlines at a glance:
  • No regulation for shopping centres: Retail Lease inquiry draft report
  • WA franchise inquiry issues paper now online. Submissions due Feb 15 
  • VIC Small Business Commissioner puts spotlight on franchises 
  • Field Support workshop discount registration ends tomorrow (Dec 21)
  • Borders merger review delayed
  • Gloria Jeans to open in India
  • Share crash for shopping centre group 
  • Burger Fuel loses $1m in three months since float
  • The secrets of negotiating good retail leases revealed
  • Government-subsidized business mentoring available for franchisees
  • Franchise Council appoints outsider to lead role
  • Former small business minister holds seat
  • Comment: Uncertain times ahead for franchising in the Year of the Rat 
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, December 6, 2007

Headlines at a glance:

  • Retail Lease inquiry draft report imminent 
  • WA franchise inquiry info due soon 
  • Retail leasing the problem hears SA franchise inquiry 
  • Workplace Ombudsman investigates donut franchisee 
  • ASIC probes former franchise administrator 
  • Borders opens new stores while ACCC reviews merger with A&R 
  • Subprime fallout affects franchising
  • Draft regulation for mortgage brokers open for comment
  • How to negotiate the best lease
  • Telco franchise to ring in new talent
  • Franchise business health checks now available 
  • P-plate drivers breach ad standards for McDonalds 
  • Improve franchise performance through more effective field support
  • Comment: New Business Minister to deliver good oil on franchising? 
  • Feedback wanted: Tell us what you think of Franchise News & Events 
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, November 22, 2007

Headlines at a glance:

  • WA franchise inquiry comes under fire. KFC franchise closes.
  • SA state government franchise inquiry also under way
  • Subsidized business mentoring available for franchisees 
  • Nude protest by former shopping centre tenants
  • Appeal urged on Polar Krush franchise decision
  • Kebab chain wraps competitor
  • Westpac funds RAMS loans
  • The best and worst of 20 years in franchising
  • Malaysia to adopt Australian mediation model
  • Dymocks launches e-books
  • WA Home goes to Bank of QLD, but not Mackay 
  • Borders denies sale
  • Franchisor racist according to franchisee claim
  • Subway eco-store reduces environmental impact 
  • Store stampede kills three – sales banned
  • US judge determines franchisees bound by agreement
  • Fake franchisees scam Indian franchisors
  • European wanderlust strikes Boost CEO
  • Other franchise news  

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, November 8, 2007

Headlines at a glance:

    • WA state government announces franchise inquiry
    • Coalition releases franchising policy
    • “Not a franchise” decision hinged on marketing plan
    • Franchisee to buy Price Attack from API
    • Refinancing to reduce RAMS loan book
    • ACCC releases quarterly activity details
    • Students to earn and learn at RFG stores
    • SportsCo opens first of new-look high-tech stores
    • Self-serve touch screens to make fast food faster
    • Research project to shed light on franchise disputes
    • Aussie cricketers to bat for Bartercard in India
    • Marks & Spencer unveils new international franchise plans
    • Intro to Franchising & Site Selection to complete 2007 education series
    • Intro to Franchising & Site Selection to complete 2007 education series
    • Other franchise news
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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, October 25, 2007

Headlines at a glance:

  • Political parties asked to reveal their policies on the future of franchising
  • ALP releases its policy on franchising
  • Crazy John’s founder dies at 42
  • Federal Court decision further defines franchising
  • Subsidised business health checks & mentoring for franchisees
  • More turbulence at Midas
  • Collective bargaining lacks support
  • Franchise field services survey
  • Ray White mortgage merger creates $8 billion loan book
  • Churning allegations raised in newspaper report
  • Half sale for The Coffee Club
  • Westpac completes due diligence on RAMS acquisition 
  • Agent guilty of providing false evidence to ACCC
  • Lease triggers Michel’s franchisee dispute
  • Franchisor & Franchisee of the Year winners announced 
  • Registrations now open for new .asia internet domain
  • YUM marks decade of growth 
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, October 11, 2007

Headlines at a glance:
  • Retail leasing report delayed two months
  • Westpac to buy RAMS – extends financial lifeline
  • Online business checklist proves popular 
  • Coca Cola Amatil drops bid for Golden Circle 
  • Workplace Ombudsman turns up heat on Chilis 
  • Book City chain sold to Collins 
  • Today Tonight deceived viewers: Federal Court 
  • ASIC prosecutes mortgage broker 
  • Retailers to embrace self-checkout technology 
  • RCG pays Amazing dividend 
  • Crackdown on migrant workers hurts US franchising 
  • Franchise recruitment using PR 
  • Other franchise news
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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, September 27, 2007

Headlines at a glance:

  • ACCC launches franchise investigation website
  • Private equity encircles Borders
  • New record set for credit card debt
  • Wizard expands to India with top 5 plan
  • Franchise system changes name to be politically correct
  • Coca-Cola bids for Golden Circle
  • Franchisor loses third-line forcing permission
  • Video Ezy approved to acquire Blockbuster Video
  • US study reveals franchises are better employers
  • CEOs, not boards, drive corporate governance
  • Burger King launches branded chip snacks
  • Branson sells Virgin Music
  • Online poll: Is household debt getting out of control?
  • Regulation recommended for mortgage brokers
  • RAMS rallies amid raid rumours; credit crisis causes UK bank run
  • Trade Practices amendments pass Senate
  • Input sought for Madrid Protocol on trade mark protection
  • Final mediation course for 2007
  • Other franchise news
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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, September 13, 2007

Headlines at a glance:

  • Body Shop founder Anita Roddick dies at 64
  • Retail Food Group bids up to $88 million for Michel’s Patisserie
  • Bendigo approved for Adelaide takeover, Bank of QLD looks elsewhere
  • Oz McCafe’s dominate McDonalds internationally
  • Sale rumours for auto repair franchise
  • Caltex unveils new Star Mart image
  • Health Minders is in the Zone
  • More than money motivates performance
  • ACCC lodges retail leasing submission
  • Poll Results: How will the changes to the Code affect your system?
  • Online Poll: How motivated by financial returns are your franchisees?
  • Financial benchmarks & KPI’s essential for franchisees
  • Online BAS lodgements available in 2010
  • First Introduction to Franchising course for Gold Coast
  • Free seminars: Reducing franchisor risks from franchisee IR misconduct
  • Pizza franchise and ad agency relationship hell-bound
  • Other franchise news
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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, August 30, 2007

Headlines at a glance: 

  • Franchising Code change requires further clarity
  • Allied Brands completes Kenny’s acquisition
  • Quiznos woes increase with US franchisee class action
  • Unfair dismissal exemption boosts employment
  • Video Ezy e-box launch combats online competition
  • McDonalds Europe sets new look for Golden Arches
  • Dunkin’ Donuts experiments with pizza sales
  • Retail leasing debate goes public
  • Casual mall licensing code receives ACCC approval
  • Labor’s new IR policy dismisses unfair dismissal
  • Poll Results: Character towns split franchise community
  • Online Poll: How will the Code changes affect your system?
  • Free seminar to assist franchisees reach full potential
  • Franklins to compete with Coles & Woolies by franchising
  • ID theft and privacy concerns Australian consumers
  • Other franchise news
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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, August 16, 2007

 Headlines at a glance:

  • HOT NEWS: Franchising Code changes announced - commence March 1, 2008
  • Bartercard Australia sold in MBO
  • US franchisees terminated, jailed for unlawful employment practices
  • ACCC launches new Franchisee Manual
  • RCG cuts King of Knives
  • Refunds for franchisees of failed Quiznos chain
  • Former Malaysian PM to become franchisor
  • Bendigo and Adelaide Banks to merge
  • RAMS profit forecast & share price hit by subprime loans
  • Free education seminars for potential franchisees
  • Poll Results: What do franchisees do after leaving your system?
  • Hobart residents to sink fast food franchises
  • Online Poll: Should franchises be banned from “character” towns?
  • Non-traditional sites fuel Subway growth
  • Howards Storage to open in Philippines & Ireland
  • VIP updates corporate image
  • Fisher & Paykel to move manufacturing to Thailand

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, August 2, 2007

Headlines at a glance:

  • Franchises likely to feature in government audit of workplace agreements
  • Cartridge World sold to private equity and management
  • Retail leasing inquiry submissions closed
  • Kwik-E-Mart conversion doubles 7-Eleven sales
  • Free education seminars for potential franchisees
  • Dymocks bids for Borders
  • NZ franchisors embrace financial benchmarking
  • Pack & Send set for UK
  • Capital gains tax for NZ?
  • Burger Fuel IPO runs out of gas
  • BSR buoyant about Betta future
  • Poll Results: Why do franchisees leave your system?
  • Online Poll: What do franchisees do after leaving your system?
  • Franchisee motivation differs with age
  • Retail homemaker database launched
  • Tattersall’s wins ACCC approval for Golden Casket takeover
  • Contempt of court proceedings against former franchisor
  • Other franchise news

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, July 19, 2007

Headlines at a glance:

  • Oporto joins Red Rooster in sale deal
  • Retail leasing inquiry submissions close next week
  • Sales up for Harvey Norman; ACCC acts against franchisee
  • Dymocks to book a profit on building sale
  • Franchisee fuels Federal Court action against Caltex
  • Muslim franchisee sues franchisor over pork discrimination
  • Master Class explores real field support issues
  • Franchisees buy out real estate franchisor
  • Demand grows for site selection advice
  • Poll Results: How long do franchisees stay in your system?
  • Online Poll: Why do franchisees leave your system?
  • Postgraduate franchise enrolments close soon
  • Even more legislation for franchising?
  • GJ Gardner builds presence in US
  • Juice franchise boosted by Portugal opening
  • Waste cooking oil to drive McDonalds deliveries

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, July 5, 2007

Headlines at a glance:

  • Borders bookstores to exit Australian and NZ markets via licence
  • 7-Eleven brings Kwik-E-Marts to life for Simpsons movie
  • McDonalds monster ad banned; Nandos pole-dancing ad upheld
  • 2006 Census data to facilitate franchisor planning
  • Poll Results: How many outlets needed to reach break even?
  • Online Poll: How long do franchisees stay in your system?
  • Hooters to hit the big screen?
  • Burger Fuels growth with share offer
  • Generation Y stereotypes challenged

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Franchise News & Events - Thursday, June 21, 2007

Headlines at a glance:

  • National retail leasing enquiry announced
  • Revised Bank of QLD merger offer rejected
  • Franchisee satisfaction directly linked to financial performance
  • Poll Results: How often does your field team visit your franchisees?
  • Online Poll: How many outlets does a system need to reach break even?
  • Start-up franchisor takes centre stage in Big Love
  • Airline considers franchising for international growth
  • Could virtual job interviews lead to virtual franchise interviews?
  • Eagle Boys receives Amex franchisor accolade

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Franchise News & Events -  Thursday, June 7, 2007

Headlines at a glance: 

  • LA Weight Loss enters voluntary administration
  • Causes of franchisor failure and insolvency revealed
  • McDonalds petitions for dictionary change
  • Australian franchise dispute makes international news
  • Poll Results: Field support primarily provides operational improvement
  • Online Poll: How often does your field team visit your franchisees?
  • Understanding mediation helps franchisor team effectiveness
  • Maximise franchise enquiries from franchisor web sites
  • Franchise system wins industry accolade

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