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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...
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.
Luck and courage lead Andersens through pandemic
Luck and courage helped steer floorcovering retailer Andersens through the coronavirus crisis.
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.
McDonald’s accused of sexual harassment on global scale
Fast food giant faces international sexual harassment lawsuit.
Craveable Brands CEO: leadership, pivoting and battling a pandemic
Craveable Brands' Karen Bozic talks about her role in the multi-brand business.
Bob Jane gives ACCC undertaking
Bob Jane's parent company has been pulled up for failing to comply with franchising regulation.
Oporto appoints new CEO from Caltex stable
Former Caltex exec Helen Moore joins the Oporto team.
Motto Motto launches Japanese meal kit brand
Brisbane’s Motto Motto launches Australia’s first Japanese meal kit and ready-made meal brand.
Red Rooster backs volunteer meal program
Red Rooster joins forces with volunteer meal program to supply medical staff with free meals.
7-Eleven launches home delivery service
Delivery service launched in Melbourne, with plans to expand in the coming months.
90 Donut King, Gloria Jean’s, Michel’s Patisserie stores close
The spread of the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in cafes and retail.
Overseas bubble tea chain opens Melbourne flagship
How Milksha is planning to grow down under.
SumoSalad merging with THR1VE, targeting e-commerce
The move is the first step towards the creation of a house of wellness brands.
McDonald’s denies ‘churning’ work practices
Allegations of giving younger, cheaper staff preferential shifts denied.
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...
7-Eleven battles “brutal” retail landscape with new format stores
Convenience chain rolls-out new look.
US franchise targets Aussie market
Fast casual concept chain in bullish expansion plans.