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Noodle Box, Acai Bros parent Concept Eight reports a record year
Existing franchisees have snapped up more half the new sites.
Business
10 silent signals of business distress to beware
Deteriorating cash flow and slower payments are just two signs of a business under strain.
Three workplace law changes small businesses need to prepare for in 2026
Psychological safety is now part of the law.
Growth & Innovation
Gelatissimo opens 60th store
The newest store showcases the brand's fresh design, incorporating a locally-inspired mura...
Restaurant Brands wins Taco Bell business in Australia-wide deal
The agreement is the first step in a planned transition of the brand from Collins Foods.
Zarraffa’s Coffee hits 30-year milestone
The coffee chain started life at Australia Fair on the Gold Coast.
Industry & policy
OPSM parent Luxottica fined $19,800 for alleged Code breach
Failure to update its Franchise Disclosure Register entry has cost the business.
Junior pay rates in retail abolished; workers set for 42 per cent pay increase
The change to the award begins phasing in from December 2026.
Starbucks restructures licensed coffeehouse business
The strategy positions the company to expand into new segments.
People & HR
Zambrero area manager opens franchise she won at conference
Portia Gilmour's 10-year career with Zambrero continues as a franchisee.
Harcourts promotes two female leaders to global roles
The two executives head up events and partnerships, and property management.
Craveable Brands taps Domino’s exec for group CEO
In his Domino's role Josh Kilimnik oversaw seven overseas markets.
Franchise recruitment
Franchising Expo taps into Brisbane’s spirit of entrepreneurship
Exhibition director Tim Collett said the Brisbane market is growing, and entreprenurial.
Why monthly retainers don’t serve franchisors – and what to do instead
FranRecruit believes the recruitment model should be structured around growth.
Operandio snaps up FranchiseLab
Greg Nathan joins the Operandio advisory board as part of the acquisition.
