Nick Hall
Nick Hall is a business journalist at Octomedia, working Inside Franchise Business.
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KFC: Chipping in
KFC may be famous for its Southern fried chicken, but behind the scenes, the iconic franchise is handing out support by ...
Mar 24, 2020

Cooking with culture: The rise of Asian cuisine in Australia
The nation's fascination with Asian flavours has come a long way from Chinese takeaway.
Mar 10, 2020

For retailers, it pays to look west
While NSW and Victoria remain the jewels in the property market, out west, entrepreneurs are getting more bang for their...
Mar 3, 2020

Cease-fire; Taco Bell and Taco Bill reach settlement
Both global franchise giant Taco Bell and Aussie chain Taco Bill will be free to operate in Victoria after the two brand...
Feb 14, 2020

First of thousands – Guzman y Gomez US flagship unveiled
Guzman y Gomez expands global footprint.
Jan 21, 2020

Brixton and mortar
After 15 years of wholesale success, vintage-inspired
lifestyle brand Brixton is moving into the physical retail space. ...
Jan 14, 2020

Brixton unveils global flagship store in Sydney
The California-based lifestyle has chosen Sydney to house its first-ever store.
Jan 6, 2020

Restaurant Brands snaps up 70 US KFC, Taco Bell stores
ASX-listed franchisee expands footprint to US mainland.
Jan 3, 2020

7-Eleven class action hits snag
A class action against the convenience chain has been dealt a blow.
Dec 12, 2019

Grill’d “proud” of under-fire trainee program
Spokesperson denies allegations of "forced" traineeships, food safety issues.
Dec 11, 2019

RFG recapitalisation plan balloons to $190m
Franchisor adds 200 million additional shares to offer.
Oct 15, 2019

10c a share; $160m RFG capital raising plan revealed
After requesting a trading halt early on Friday, RFG released the details of the new institutional placement.
Oct 11, 2019

Build-a-Bear Workshop Australia salvaged from collapse
Business sees DOCA approved, ending administrative period.
May 8, 2019

US chain Cinnabon finds its Aussie home
Cinnabon to launch in Brisbane and Sydney within 2019.
Jan 18, 2019

Domino’s denies shady store-split practices
Franchisee lodges multi-million dollar claim against Pizza franchise.
Dec 18, 2018