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Emirates Leisure Retail back-pays $5m+ and signs FWO undertaking
Emirates Leisure Retail identified that 2381 current and former employees were underpaid $4,722,350, plus $450,119 in su...
Nov 22, 2021

Barbeques Galore unveils loyalty program, ditches ‘spend and save’ approach
The loyalty scheme is part of a broader digital transformation strategy which aims to better engage and support customer...
Oct 15, 2021

7-Eleven reveals restructure based on agile methodologies
Instead of separate departments and a top-down hierarchy, the retailer is now made up of squads of people with mixed ski...
Oct 8, 2021

Domino’s restructures with twin-region approach, new executive appointments
Domino’s restructure puts a dual focus on Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Oct 6, 2021

Five Guys opens first Australian outlet
Master franchisee Seagrass Hospitality is opening the long-awaited fast food brand at the Penrith Panthers Leagues Club ...
Sep 20, 2021

Red Sparrow Pizza expands into franchising with DC Strategy
Earlier this year, Red Sparrow Pizza partnered with DC Strategy to bring their franchise goals to life.
Sep 8, 2021

Goobne Chicken, the hot new Korean chain, plans six stores in 12 months
The first company-owned outlet opened its doors at Darling Harbour last year, and the second store is set for a Septembe...
Sep 1, 2021

RFG “cautiously optimistic” for business in 2022
Despite a year of lockdowns and trading restrictions, RFG’s same store sales grew 3.2 per cent from FY20.
Aug 26, 2021

7-Eleven’s $98m class action settlement: massive payout revealed
At the time the retailer confirmed a series of mediations in June had led to the agreement.
Aug 24, 2021

7-Eleven partners with Australia Post to double parcel locker locations
The boost to locker locations comes as Australia Post’s latest Inside Australian Online Shopping eCommerce report reveal...
Aug 9, 2021

7-Eleven settles franchisee class actions
A statement from the convenience chain confirmed the settlement but gave no insight into the details of the agreement.
Jul 5, 2021

Carl’s Jr. new master franchise plans 27 new stores this year
Carl’s Jr. will open up to 200 restaurants over the next 10 years in Australia under a new master franchise agreement.
Jul 1, 2021

7-Eleven will invest $15m+ in Far North Queensland
The convenience store chain is committed to opening stores in Townsville and Cairns before June 2022 and Lord is expecti...
Jun 30, 2021

FCA and ASBFEO welcome latest franchise reforms
Now the new rules are laid out with the aim of giving franchisees a more balanced role in the franchise agreement.
Jun 2, 2021

Dymocks will add 20+ new stores in three-year plan
Overall the book retail market has grown a significant 15 per cent over the last year, and Dymocks has had its share of ...
Jun 2, 2021

Third McDonald’s franchisee faces court over workplace breach allegations
Tthe South Australian Branch of the SDA – the union for fast food workers – lodges a landmark case.
May 31, 2021

Oporto appoints CEO to head up fast-growing chain
The news is confirmation that Bragg has been doing a good job as acting CEO of the fast food chain for the past few mont...
May 13, 2021

Roll’d opens 100th store and first concession at Coles
The concession store marks the start of a new partnership with Coles and offers freshly prepared, healthy Vietnamese mea...
Mar 22, 2021

Bruce Billson appointed Australian Small Business Ombudsman
Billson, who left the FCA after a two and a half year stint, will start a five-year term in the ombudsman role on 11 Mar...
Mar 4, 2021

Andersens to add five stores in six months
Flooring retailer Andersens has a string of new stores to open in the first half of 2021.
Feb 25, 2021