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Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg to bring burger chain to Australia
Wahlberg and his brothers chef Paul and actor Donnie will unveil the initial Wahlburgers venue in Circular Quay, Sydney.
Jan 6, 2021

The Boiling Crab signs first franchisees for Australia
The new partnership will see Little Dragon Group own and operate The Boiling Crab business under a franchise agreement.
Dec 9, 2020

US barbecue brand heads for Australia
US barbecue franchise Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has revealed plans to open 50 restaurants in Australia.
Nov 16, 2020

Hairhouse co-founder Joseph Lattouf dies at 53
Joseph Lattouf, a co-founder of Hairhouse Warehouse, passed away on the 17 of June, 2020, after a one-year battle with c...
Jun 19, 2020

Introducing the new franchise kids on the block
From bubble tea to sandwiches, here are some of the latest franchise businesses to have just launched in Australia.
Jun 16, 2020

Luck and courage lead Andersens through pandemic
Luck and courage helped steer floorcovering retailer Andersens through the coronavirus crisis.
May 20, 2020

Hero Sushi record fine revealed as operators and payroll cop penalties
Hero Sushi franchisees and head office payroll copped record penalties of $891,000 for underpaying workers.
May 20, 2020

McDonald’s accused of sexual harassment on global scale
Fast food giant faces international sexual harassment lawsuit.
May 20, 2020

Craveable Brands CEO: leadership, pivoting and battling a pandemic
Craveable Brands' Karen Bozic talks about her role in the multi-brand business.
May 3, 2020

Bob Jane gives ACCC undertaking
Bob Jane's parent company has been pulled up for failing to comply with franchising regulation.
May 1, 2020

Oporto appoints new CEO from Caltex stable
Former Caltex exec Helen Moore joins the Oporto team.
Apr 24, 2020

Motto Motto launches Japanese meal kit brand
Brisbane’s Motto Motto launches Australia’s first Japanese meal kit and ready-made meal brand.
Apr 17, 2020

Red Rooster backs volunteer meal program
Red Rooster joins forces with volunteer meal program to supply medical staff with free meals.
Apr 15, 2020

7-Eleven launches home delivery service
Delivery service launched in Melbourne, with plans to expand in the coming months.
Apr 14, 2020

90 Donut King, Gloria Jean’s, Michel’s Patisserie stores close
The spread of the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in cafes and retail.
Apr 3, 2020

Overseas bubble tea chain opens Melbourne flagship
How Milksha is planning to grow down under.
Jan 28, 2020

SumoSalad merging with THR1VE, targeting e-commerce
The move is the first step towards the creation of a house of wellness brands.
Dec 10, 2018

McDonald’s denies ‘churning’ work practices
Allegations of giving younger, cheaper staff preferential shifts denied.
Oct 10, 2018

SumoSalad gets fresh start after voluntary administration
Luke Baylis is back in charge at SumoSalad, heading up the healthy fast food chain after putting the business into volun...
Sep 13, 2018

7-Eleven battles “brutal” retail landscape with new format stores
Convenience chain rolls-out new look.
May 4, 2018