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Per capita, Australia is one of the most franchised nations in the world. If you are looking for advice on how to buy, sell or expand an existing franchise (locally or overseas), let our articles be your guide.

A snapshot of franchising in Australia

A snapshot of franchising in Australia

In the midst of the GFC, franchising is one sector still very much growing. We look at how it’s coping and the challenges ahead for both franchisees and franchisors. Here is the latest in the Australian franchise sector.

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Ice cream sales melt with global financial crisis

by David Olsen | Monday, 15 Feb, 2010 – 15:16 |
Retailers will continue to face challenges over the next year as consumers return to saving their money, a franchising expert says. Stan Gordon, managing...

ACCC reaches agreement with supermarket operators to end restrictive leases

by David Olsen | Monday, 8 Feb, 2010 – 15:46 |
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today announced further agreements with major supermarket operators to phase out restrictive provisions in...

Aussie label nominated for World Retail Award

by Erin Delaney | Tuesday, 2 Feb, 2010 – 14:39 |
Australian fashion stationery label kikki.K has been nominated for the Retail Innovation award in the World Retail Awards, to be held in Germany in...
Is franchising for you?

Is franchising for you?

by Roberto Pace | Saturday, 2 Jan, 2010 – 14:30 | One Comment
How does a franchiser pick a good franchisee and is franchising for you? We take a closer look at Quest Serviced Apartments, whose chairman recently won an...
7-step guide to buying a franchise

7-step guide to buying a franchise

by Adrian McFedries | Tuesday, 27 Oct, 2009 – 15:25 | One Comment
Buying a franchise can be tricky, which is why is is important to do your homework. There are many factors to consider before diving in. If you are serious...
What to consider when investing in a franchise system

What to consider when investing in a franchise system

by Michael Logos | Thursday, 1 Oct, 2009 – 14:34 |
With our economy on the upswing, it’s a great time to get into franchising, as this is when small businesses thrive and consumer spend is back on track....
10 tips for building a successful intranet

10 tips for building a successful intranet

by Connie Pandos | Friday, 31 Jul, 2009 – 17:40 | One Comment
There has been an increasing demand expressed by Australian franchisers in recent months for more effective online communications within franchise networks....
Is franchising the right investment for you?

Is franchising the right investment for you?

by Ian Krawitz | Wednesday, 20 May, 2009 – 16:02 | 3 Comments
The franchising industry has been getting some good press recently as it's been holding up relatively well in the current climate. It’s fair to say that...
Recession-proof strategies for franchisers

Recession-proof strategies for franchisers

by John O Brien | Thursday, 23 Apr, 2009 – 17:57 | 2 Comments
Franchising may be a safe bet in the current economic climate but there are still plenty of things to consider before banking on easy success. Here are some...
Fast moving franchises hit big time on BRW list

Fast moving franchises hit big time on BRW list

by Jessica Stanic | Tuesday, 14 Apr, 2009 – 16:08 |
In tough times, it’s rare to hear business success stories. For fast moving franchises Café2U and ecowash mobile, a good business model is the key to...


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