Franchise
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Should I speak to existing franchisees before I sign up?
Is it a good idea to speak to existing franchisees of a business when you’re considering whether to get your own franchise? Yes, it’s imperative ... Read More -
Bakers Delight flags franchisee recruitment drive
Bakery franchise Bakers Delight is ramping up its recruitment drive, expecting to sign up 100 new franchisees by the end of the financial year, despit... Read More -
Harvey Norman’s new GST-free site gives franchisees the jitters
Franchisors should seek advice from their franchisees to ensure long-term sustainability, an expert says, after Harvey Norman began selling games on a... Read More -
Swimart waives $45k joining fee in bid to expand network
Pool and spa franchise Swimart is waiving its $45,000 joining fee for independent operators prepared to rebrand as a Swimart store, as it seeks to gro... Read More -
Be wary of franchise income guarantees, expert says
Prospective franchisees should not enter a franchise solely because it offers a guaranteed income system, an expert says, as more franchisors use inco... Read More -
Angry Birds cupcakes prompt licensing warning
Start-ups that align their products to existing brands need to demonstrate a guarantee of quality, an expert says, after a bakery franchise launched a... Read More -
Playing the franchise waiting game
Managing workers within a mobile business can be risky, particularly if you’re not around to supervise. But when your business centres around children... Read More -
Labor MP reignites push for WA franchising laws
The fight for state-based franchising laws in WA is not yet over, after it was revealed Labor MP Ljiljanna Ravlich has introduced a new bill, despite ... Read More -
Harvey Norman’s new website incorporates franchisees
Harvey Norman has finally launched an eCommerce site, despite the reservations of its chairman Gerry Harvey, but measures are in place to soften the b... Read More -
Should I team up with other franchisees to lobby our franchisor?
I’ve just started as a franchisee and have been approached by other franchisees in the same chain to get involved in networking/lobbying our franchiso... Read More
