Franchise Council of Australia News
FCA announces winners of 2011 Westpac FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards
14/10/2011 - The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) has announced the winners of the Westpack FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards for 2011, which was presented during a Gala Dinner on a Tuesday night. The top contender for the night was Hairhouse Warehouse ...
Federal Minister finds new SA Franchising Rules ‘unwise and unfathomable’
12/10/2011 - Federal Minister for Small Business, Senator Nick Sherry, has found the new franchising rules for South Australia, unwise and unfathomable. Senator Sherry has shared his views with attendees at the Franchise Council of Australia’s National Franchising ...
FCA cautions risks of conflict in SA Small Business Commissioner Bill
11/10/2011 - Franchise Council of Australia’s legal symposium recommends offices of small business commissioners should be coordinated to ensure a lack of conflict or overlap with the national law. Steve Wright, Executive Director of Franchise Council of Australia ...
Prominent Franchisees Reject SA Small Business Commissioner Bill Agenda
28/09/2011 - A group of five prominent franchisees have rejected the South Australia Small Business Commissioner Bill’s agenda during a South Australia Business Conference. The franchisees have found the new franchising laws, which are being moved by Small Business ...
SA Franchisees adds their voice to the Small Business Commissioner debate
27/09/2011 - South Australian Franchisees have voiced their concerns amongst the debate on the Small Business Commissioner Bill 2011, which is due to be presented in the Upper House of the South Australian Parliament this week. According to Steve Wright, Franchise ...
SA Franchise Sector Voices concerns about SBC Bill
26/09/2011 - Prominent SA franchises have voiced their united concern on the SA Government’s Small Business Commissioner (SBC) Bill 2011, which they believe it should be rejected or referred to a committee for a proper and thorough assessment. These prominent franchising ...
More Doubts Emerge on SA Small Business Commissioner Bill 2011
22/09/2011 - The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) believes more doubts will emerge on the SA Small Business Commissioner Bill, introduced by Small Business Minister Tom Koutsantonis, after the release of the 2011 Annual Report of the Victorian Small Business ...
FCA Disappointed SA Government Ignores Objections to De-Facto Franchising Bill
16/09/2011 - The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) is disappointed by the South Australian Government’s intent on introducing their back-door franchising legislation, especially since the 57 public submissions to the Bill has never been made publicly available. ...
FCA Welcomes SA Opposition’s decision on Back-Door Franchising Bill
15/09/2011 - The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) welcomes the decision of the South Australian Opposition’s stance against the back-door legislating tactics of the SA Small Business Minister, Tom Koutstantonis. Steve Wright, FCA Executive Director, said the ...
Franchise Council of Australia warns of Unnecessary Additional Burdens on Small Businesses
5/09/2011 - The Franchise Council of Australia advises Governments to be wary of adding red tape and unnecessary regulatory burdens during a time when businesses are experiencing a low in confidence. According to the Black In survey, published by Deloitte, it ...
FCA backs WA Government’s Retail Shops Bill Amendment 2011
30/08/2011 - The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) has given support to the Western Australian Government’s Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Amendment Bill 2011, which is currently being debated in parliament. According to FCA Executive Director, ...
FCA host Olympian, Brennon Dowrick at NSW/ACT annual awards night
25/07/2011 - The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) held their annual NSW/ACT State Conference and Franchising Excellence Awards in Sydney on 8 July, where guests were treated to a presentation by Olympian, Brennon Dowrick. The focus of the evening was putting ...
The FCA welcomes WA parliament's findings on Franchising Bill 2010
1/07/2011 - The Franchise Council of Australia has praised opposition to the introduction of the Franchising Bill 2010 as proposed by backbencher, Peter Abetz, supporting recent findings by the WA parliaments’ Economics and Industry Standing Committee’s. ...
FCA notes overwhelming opposition to Abetz bill in submissions made to Parliamentary inquiry
23/02/2011 - An overwhelming majority of WA franchising businesses have joined state and national legal and Government bodies in registering their opposition to the private member’s bill raised by backbencher Peter Abetz, the Franchise Council of Australia reports. ...
IFA Chairman joins Franchise Council of Australia in opposing state-based franchise legislation
17/02/2011 - In an address to Australian franchise executives representing the Franchise Council of Australia, the new Chairman of the International Franchising Association (IFA), Jack Earl, has added his voice to the growing opposition to the Abetz and Piccolo private ...
Support from Federal Minister for education and dispute resolution approach welcomed by Franchise Council of Australia
3/02/2011 - The Franchise Council of Australia has welcomed recent comments by the Minister for Small Business, Senator Nick Sherry that reaffirm his commitment to assurances he gave to the franchising community in October 2010. Addressing his first national ...
Franchise Council of Australia points to state-based franchising legislation as all risk, no benefit
25/01/2011 - The Western Australian Parliament should abandon proposed state-based franchising legislation, as it is both unnecessary and potentially damaging, according to the Franchise Council of Australia. The peak franchise advisory body cautioned that the ...
Franchise Council of Australia refreshes leadership, continues policy of inclusive representation
15/12/2010 - A new Chairman and Deputy Chair have been appointed to the board of the Franchise Council of Australia, with the franchise advisory body reaffirming its focus on inclusive representation for its three membership categories. The board has elected Stephen ...
100 year business veteran will leave WA if Abetz bill is passed, Franchise Council of Australia states
19/11/2010 - Following the recent warning from major WA brand QSR, the Franchise Council of Australia reports that Snap Printing has told the West Australian Government it will have to consider relocating interstate if the proposed Franchising Bill 2010 is made law. ...
Millions in investment at risk if proposed WA Franchising Bill goes ahead, warns Franchise Council of Australia
15/11/2010 - The Franchise Council of Australia has been joined by major WA businesses in cautioning the State Government against proposed changes to franchising law, predicting that if the legislation passes, it will result in a significant loss of business investment ...
Franchise Council of Australia reports alarm in franchise community at proposed WA legislation
8/11/2010 - Uncertainty, conflict and reduced investment in the franchising sector might result from the proposed introduction of a private members’ bill in the WA Parliament, says the Franchise Council of Australia. Raised by Liberal backbencher Peter Abetz, ...
National Franchising Awards winners recognised by Franchise Council of Australia
15/10/2010 - The best in Australian small business was celebrated recently, with the Franchise Council of Australia announcing the national winners of the 2010 Excellence in Franchising Awards. Announced at a gala dinner on the Gold Coast, the Excellence in Franchising ...
Franchise Council of Australia welcomes comments from Small Business Minister
13/10/2010 - Speaking at the Franchise Council of Australia’s recent National Franchise Convention, Small Business Minister Nick Sherry has said that the franchising sector should be spared further regulatory intervention until at least 2013. Using the franchise ...
Proposed SA law a yolk for franchise systems, notes Franchise Council of Australia
8/10/2010 - The Franchise Council of Australia has stated that investment in franchise systems in South Australia will grind to a halt if the South Australian government goes ahead with proposed changes to legislation. Planned changes threaten to upend regulations ...
Senator Nick Sherry to speak at NFC10, announces Franchise Council of Australia
5/10/2010 - The Franchise Council of Australia has announced that new Small Business Minister Senator Nick Sherry has agreed to address the 2010 National Franchise Convention for the franchise advice body on the 11th October. Executive Director of the FCA, Steve ...
Small business heroes celebrated by Franchise Council of Australia at Queensland franchising awards
14/09/2010 - Friday 10th September saw the national Excellence in Franchising Awards roll in to Queensland, with the Franchise Council of Australia celebrating winners at the Novotel Brisbane. The franchise advisory body awarded Bruce Campbell, franchisee with ...
Franchise Council of Australia celebrates West Australia winners of Excellence in Franchising Awards
30/08/2010 - This week Western Australia celebrated winners of the Franchise Council of Australia’s Excellence in Franchising Awards, with the franchise advisory body announcing the regional award recipients at a gala dinner on Friday night. Mr Rental South West ...
Independents and Greens committed to small business, reports the Franchise Council of Australia
27/08/2010 - The Franchise Council of Australia has been assured by the four independents undertaking negotiations in Canberra with the Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition that franchising and small business generally will be a key consideration in their ...
Franchise Council of Australia calls for continuity in national franchising laws
25/08/2010 - The Franchise Council of Australia states that stability and uniform national laws should be a major consideration with regard to business needs as the National Government for the next three years is decided, in a new statement released by the franchise ...
South Australian Excellence in Franchising Awards announced by Franchise Council of Australia
23/08/2010 - The Franchise Council of Australia reports that the franchise advisory body has announced the South Australian regional winners of the 2010 Excellence in Franchising Awards. A number of the state's leading brands, as well as other national names, ...
Franchise champions in NSW and ACT recognised by Franchise Council of Australia
16/08/2010 - The Franchise Council of Australia continues the national 2010 Excellence in Franchising Awards, with the franchise advisory body this week announcing the winners of NSW and ACT regional awards. A gala dinner was held at Doltone House, Pyrmont Point ...
Franchise Council of Australia announces regional winners of 2010 Excellence in Franchising Awards
9/08/2010 - Franchise consultants from the Franchise Council of Australia have announced the Victorian and Tasmanian regional winners of the 2010 Excellence in Franchising Awards, honoured at a gala dinner at the Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne on Friday ...
Franchise Council of Australia launches nationally recognised franchise qualification
26/07/2010 - The Franchise Council of Australia is the industry representative body for the franchise sector in Australia, providing coaching and franchise advisory services, as well as now offering a Diploma of Franchising course in Melbourne. The course, launched ...
Government confirms “good faith” in franchising with sensible reforms and vows to ‘stop changing the code’
9/03/2010 - Dr Craig Emerson, Minister for Small Business, has released the long awaited report of an expert panel set up to look at specific areas of the franchise sector, and it is good news for franchisees and franchisors. Steve Wright, Executive Director ...
Franchise Council of Australia report that Government puts its faith in current regulatory settings
1/12/2009 - The Federal Government has delivered its long awaited response to the Federal inquiry which concluded in December last year. The Federal Government has proposed some new initiatives that should provide new franchisees with even more confidence ...
FCA initiative and Westpac boosting business learning for women
1/09/2009 - The Franchise Council of Australia, and Westpac have partnered together to provide more education on business matters for women in the franchising industry with the Women in Franchising (WIF) intiative. Kate Johnson, WIF Committee Chair, ...
Franchise Council of Australia advise on buying a pre-loved franchise
19/06/2009 - Many people get into franchising because they don't want to set up a new business from scratch. The reasons are simple: a turnkey solution is provided with systems, products, branding and a loyal customer following. However, one of the hardest things ...
Government announces consultation on franchise reforms
10/06/2009 - On the whole, franchising is a successful working arrangement, the Federal Small Business Minister Craig Emerson has said, and should not be put at risk by changes to legislation. The Minister’s comments come as he announces the Government is set ...
Franchising model is resilient
5/06/2009 - Franchising can sustain business, even in tough times. That’s the message from Steve Wright, chief executive of the Franchise Council of Australia, who told delegates at the NSW state conference the franchise model is resilient. Wright cited the example ...
Franchise Council sets awards ball rolling
20/05/2009 - The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) is calling for entries to the MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards for 2009. Entry registration closes on June1 with submissions due June 12.The FCA has linked with the Franchise Relationships ...
Unfair contracts law to impact franchising
20/05/2009 - The Federal Government's draft unfair contracts legislation could become a powerful weapon for franchisees to challenge franchise agreements. It will affect most franchise agreements and any term in a franchise agreement that is found to be unfair will ...
Franchise Council of Australia fights back against franchising criticism
13/05/2009 - Franchising is not the weak link in the business world according to the Franchise Council of Australia’s executive director Steve Wright. Wright has fought back against media and public criticism of franchising, highlighted by the collapse of Kleenmaid, ...
Education and Aspiration
29/04/2009 - One of the Franchise Council of Australia's (FCA) main goals in 2009 will be providing franchise educational services and resources for people thinking of buying a franchise - that is pre-entry education for potential franchisees.Educating people about ...
Women in franchising seminars this week
29/04/2009 - Deb Shugg, winner of Franchise Woman of the Year and one of BRW Magazine’s top 50 female entrepreneurs, will be continuing her compelling and inspirational story on the road in a series of seminars this week. The events are staged by the Women in Franchising ...
Turning lemons into lemonade
24/04/2009 - The global credit crunch can be seen as a disaster for most businesses. However the slow economy is a great time to buy a franchise. For the savvy investor looking at business ownership there is the opportunity to turn lemons into lemonade by making ...
Confusion over franchisees' role in proposed consumer law
2/04/2009 - A Federal Government discussion paper on consumer law proposes to redefine some small businesses as consumers, creating the possibility that franchisees could be classed as consumers, the Franchise Council of Australia said.FCA executive director ...
Cut rates and spend to save economy
10/02/2009 - Australia’s major banks should pass on all of the Reserve Bank of Australia's reduction to the official cash rate believes the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA). FCA executive director Steve Wright said reductions in mortgage rates had been much greater ...
MYOB 2008 – Excellence in franchise awards
7/02/2009 - Award winning franchisees and franchisors, plenty of glamour and excitement: it can only be the MYOB 2008 Excellence in Franchising Awards. It was the night of nights: more than 450 people glammed up for the franchising sector's most prestigious event, ...
Why do some businesses fail?
7/02/2009 - In tough economic conditions it is imperative to examine why businesses fail. Whether the business is a franchise, existing business or home business, there are common causes for business owners within the best franchise systems and with the best of ...
Why should you buy a business in 2009
5/02/2009 - For the past few years, the idea of going into small business has become less attractive. What with rising interest rates, increasing petrol prices and a strong job market, there have been plenty of good reasons for people not to go into small business. These ...
New Appointments - Kym De Britt and Michael Roelofs
9/01/2009 - Kym De Britt - Chief Operating OfficerThe Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) is pleased to welcome Kym De Britt, our new Chief Operating Officer to the team. Kym comes to the FCA with a wealth of management and business experience.Having ...
FCA cautious on franchising inquiry results
10/12/2008 - The Franchise Council of Australia has cautioned the government against uptake of some recommendations in the just-released Federal Parliamentary inquiry into franchising that it believes will add undue strain and costs to the franchising process. ...
Franchise Council of Australia Elects new Chairman
3/12/2008 - At the November Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) Board meeting in Adelaide last week, the Board elected a new Chairman, and, for the first time, two deputies to lead the FCA into 2009.George Yammouni, founder of Melbourne-based nationwide ...
Sector-wide inquiry
19/11/2008 - How many do we have to have before we are sure of the state of play in the sector? This is an obvious and understandable reaction to the news that we do in fact face another sector-wide inquiry - at the Federal level this time - to follow the recent ...
MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards - Winners Announced
24/10/2008 - The Franchise sector celebrated its night of nights at a gala dinner on Saturday evening, for the announcement of the national winners of the 2008 MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards held by the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA).Over 500 people ...
The power of one strong sector revealed in positive research findings
17/10/2008 - The franchising sector has continued its strong growth in the past two years according to the results of the Franchise Australia 2008 Survey revealed today at the sectors number one annual conference - the National Franchise Convention. Franchise Council ...
Media Awards
16/10/2008 - The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) recognises the work of franchised businesses in addressing particular marketing challenges. The winner of the media campaign category is expected to show an integrated media approach which meets the objectives ...
How much money can you make?
3/10/2008 - All potential franchisees want to know how much money they can make as a franchisee. The reality is that one of the hardest pieces of information to get from a franchisor is how much money a franchisee could make. Frustrating? Yes, but in most ...
SA & WA Winners in the MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards Announced
5/09/2008 - The MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards, organised by the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) recognise the outstanding achievements of hard working individuals and organisations in the growth and development of their businesses and their contribution ...
Business BACK UP
25/06/2008 - Make your life easier and keep on track of the latest developments in employment superannuation issues. And don't forget to look at your cash flow before end of financial year…Cash flow concern As small businesses brace for an economic slowdown, keeping ...
SHOWCASE
25/06/2008 - Lovely autumn sunshine and a two-day Greek festival taking place just outside the hall at Darling Harbour added to the upbeat mood of the first franchising show of the year in Sydney. Exhibitors from across the franchising arena took part, from the ...
Backchat
25/06/2008 - News and views in the franchising arena Ketchell case not over yet The peak representative body in the $128 billion franchising sector, the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) has decided it will fund an appeal to the High Court to challenge a ruling ...
Battle of the aisles
25/06/2008 - Whether or not there is a significant dip in the economy, some consumers are counting their cash more carefully now. So what ammunition will retailers in the lifestyle arena employ in the war of the disappearing dollar?The executive director of the Australian ...
Best and West
24/06/2008 - When a nation draws continuously on your home state as an example ofbooming business, does the reality match the hype?Western Australia has for some time been the jewel in the country's crown, and in this feature we take a look at how some franchisors ...
10 Things you must know: Be prepared with our tips from franchisees and franchisors
24/06/2008 - Have you ever noticed how new parents just can't resist passing on their learned-on-the-job tips for managing a baby when friends or even acquaintances join the band of the sleep-deprived? Some of us are just bursting to tell the rest of the world what ...
Window shopping - spotlight on the Perth Franchising Expo
23/06/2008 - Spotlight on the Perth Franchising Expo You can spot the latest franchising opportunities at the Perth Franchising Expo this May, an ideal place to review the marketplace, seek advice from the Franchising Advisory Centre and hear what franchising is ...
Home Alone
22/06/2008 - Australia's population is ageing and more and more of the nation's elderly are finding themselves alone, but still in need of some support. Many adults would prefer to seetheir parent safe at home but are unable to provide the level of care required. ...
At your service
22/06/2008 - While news around the building industry is less than inspiring, the inevitable economic downturn does not signal doom and gloom for building services. Domini Stuart finds building services may be shored up against a slowing economy.As rising interest ...
Branching Out
21/06/2008 - When a business takes off down a new path, there are risks involved.Sarah Stowe looks at the issue of diversification.There's a saying that if something ain't broke, don't fix it. It isn't an opinion subscribed to by everyone, nor is the view that if ...
Juggling all the balls
19/06/2008 - In Australia today there is a franchise operating in almost every type of business category, with varying levels of complexity and cost. I know from experience, that when you're looking to buy a franchise, often it feels like you're juggling a myriad ...
Time saving tips from Australian franchisors
16/06/2008 - Nicole Deakin of health and beauty franchise Contours Ringwood, says "As a business owner and mother of three school-aged children, my time is extremely valuable and needs to be used constructively. The infrastructure that Contours has in place is second ...
Sydney based franchises
16/06/2008 - Gloria Jean's CoffeesThe ubiquitous coffee franchise began with rather modest plans. Peter Irvine, co-founder of the brand along with Nabi Saleh, quotes in his new book Win in Business, "We started the business in Australia in 1996 with plans to ...
Running a successful franchised restaurant
11/06/2008 - In the restaurant business, what is served up on the plate is key. So what kind of parameters does a franchisee have to work within when choosing and sourcing food? It will vary according to the system but uniformity and conformity, the bywords of franchising, ...
Are you considering buying a franchise?
10/06/2008 - Buyers of franchises are normally risk averse. That’s why they go for a proven system and choose a business format that involves support, systems and guidance from a proven performer – the franchisor. The enigma of franchising is that such a risk averse ...
Seven factors driving franchise growth
10/06/2008 - Currently there are in excess of 800 franchise systems operating within Australia, with speculation that this figure may exceed 1,200 systems. Of these systems, over 75 percent have less than 15 franchisees. The greatest challenge facing these smaller ...
What every franchisor must know
10/06/2008 - Franchising in Australia today is big business and everyone seems to want to get involved. Currently, there are more than 900 systems with a collective turnover greater than $120 billion. Even big corporations like ANZ are franchising. Meanwhile, small ...
Going into franchising
10/06/2008 - Thinking of making a career change? Fed up with your boss taking all the credit for the hours you work and the results you achieve? Feeling unhappy and worried about how your job always seems to take priority ahead of your spouse and children? If so, ...
Secrets of successful franchisees
10/06/2008 - Franchising differs in some significant ways to other forms of commercial operations, and until fairly recently, not a lot of information was available that focused on the difference between highly successful franchisees and ‘average’ performers. That ...
Is the franchising price right?
10/06/2008 - With well over 1,000 franchise models available in the market and different levels of activity in different franchises, there are a huge number of franchised businesses being offered for sale. They may come from a glossy brochure or a website that explains ...
A beginner’s guide to choosing a franchise
10/06/2008 - For most people, the prospect of looking to buy a franchise can appear frightening and confusing. The main reason for this is that it is a new experience clouded by uncertainty and encompassing a range of new issues that appear on the surface to be complicated.In ...
Financing a franchise: The BankWest Top 10
6/06/2008 - An integral part of becoming a business owner is obviously evaluating the financing options available to you. Buying a franchise is a lower risk option financially to the standard small business due to the proven track record and support of the franchisor. ...
Muffin Break and Eagle Boys: two young franchisees
6/06/2008 - It used to be the reserve of early retirees and mature recipients of redundancy packages but buying a franchise is becoming a youthful solution to the problem of making your way in business. New research from Global Entrepreneurship Monitor has found ...
Valuable lessons to be learnt from past prosecutions
24/05/2008 - In the October 2007 edition of The Franchise Review we interviewed the Director of the Office of the Workplace Ombudsman (WO), Mr Nicholas Wilson, to find out what the workplace watchdog expects of franchisees and franchisors about ensuring workplace ...
The Next Stage
17/05/2008 - Multi-unit Franchising New Mindsets, Strategies, Tactics and Growth.John O'Brien • Chair — Franchise Council of Australia CEO PoolWerx CorporationAs an entrepreneurial model, franchising has always moved ahead fast. We had the single fast ...
Executive Director's message: Steve Wright
15/05/2008 - It would be an understatement to say tha we are living in 'interesting times' in the franchising sector at the moment.With both the West and South Australian Governments recently handing down their findings from separate inquiries into franchising, the ...
Business coaching facility from Franchise Council of Australia
24/04/2008 - Franchise Council of Australia is a non profit membership organisation that represents the franchising sector in Australia. The provider of business services offers education programmes and business coaching to both existing as well as potential franchisors ...
What to look for in a print partner By Greg Cester
3/04/2008 - Define your requirements Give vendors as much information as you can about what you need delivered and the way in which you need the work done to enable the printer to provide you with an accurate price. Ask Questions ...
Memo to T-Rex: It's real, it's on - FCA moving to fully inclusive board
26/03/2008 - I notice that when I start to talk within the franchising community about 'inclusiveness' some people's eyes start to glaze over. They have heard the same ol' well-meaning talk before. No they haven't - not this version. It's real, it's on, and if you ...
Significant increase in first half profit
22/01/2008 - Leading Australian retail food brand manager and franchisor Retail Food Group Limited (RFG) today announced that, based on unaudited management accounts, the Company’s NPAT, for the six months ending 31 December 2007 will significantly exceed (by greater ...
FCA challenges WA enquiry
14/01/2008 - The Franchising Council of Australia (FCA) has called on the Western Australian government to reconsider its decision to establish a state enquiry into franchising. FCA director of industry relations, Stephen Giles, said "Franchising is already ...
O’Brien re-elected as FCA Chairman - voting rights for franchisee rep ratified
19/12/2007 - PoolWerx Corporation’s CEO John O’Brien has been re-elected as the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) Chairman for his second term. O’Brien said he was delighted to accept the trust of the FCA members and the backing of the FCA Board. “We live ...
Business founders wanted for entrepreneurship research
19/12/2007 - Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is currently conducting research in an effort to better understand what works, and what doesn’t, when starting and developing new businesses in Australia. Specifically targeting firms that are high potential ...
Franchise Council of Australia's political update
19/12/2007 - Rudd unveils front benchPrime Minister Rudd outlined the makeup of his new cabinet naming Wayne Swan as the Treasurer and Lindsay Tanner as Finance Minister. Chris Bowen has been appointed Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer ...
Employment arrangements in transition period
19/12/2007 - The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Australia’s largest and most representative business organisation, has advised employers to ensure that employment arrangements during this period before new industrial relations laws are submitted to ...
Franchise Council of Australia convention news
19/12/2007 - The 48th Annual International Franchise Convention, February 9-12, 2008 Marriott World Centre, Orlando, Florida USA Planning to expand your franchise operations? The 48th Annual International Franchise Convention may just be the perfect event for those ...
An easy route to Europe, the Balkans and the Middle East markets
19/12/2007 - World Franchise Exhibition - Athens, Greece 29 February - 03 March 2008Discover the unlimited franchise opportunities in Europe, The Balkans and The Middle East markets by being part of the Australian delegation traveling to Athens in February next year. ...
Franchise Council of Australia franchise and small business news
19/12/2007 - The new Leader of the Opposition, Dr Brendan Nelson, has appointed Malcolm Turnbull as Shadow Treasurer and installed Julie Bishop as Shadow Minister for Employment, Business and Workplace Relations. Announcing his shadow ministry, Dr Nelson said that ...
Franchise sector’s agenda for new Labor Govt - FCA’s ‘checklist’ for Emerson announced
19/12/2007 - Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) Chairman John O’Brien today congratulated The Hon. Craig Emerson on his appointment as the new Minister for Small Business but was disappointed the call to give small business a place in Cabinet was ignored. ...
Franchise Council of Australia news from John O'Brien
19/12/2007 - With 2007 drawing to a close, it is the perfect time to recognise another great year of achievement for the Franchise Council of Australia and Australia’s franchise sector. With the economy strong, growth is set to continue for the sector in the ...
Succeed in succession planning
19/11/2007 - Designed by Edith Cowan University, the program brings together teams of local professionals to discuss Business Performance, Capital Gains Tax, Superannuation, Wills and Business Sale. The workshops conducted in partnership with accountants, solicitors, ...
Smartline brokers named best of the best
19/11/2007 - High-profile Smartline broker Ms Cathy Anderson has achieved one of the industry’s top honours, picking up the ‘Commonwealth Bank Award for Young Gun of the Year (Franchise)’ at the recent 2007 Australian Mortgage Awards. Another Smartline ...
A.C.C.C protects competition not competitors
19/11/2007 - The role of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission was the promotion of competition, not the protection of competitors, ACCC Chairman, Mr Graeme Samuel said today."However, protecting competition and competitive markets does not mean taking ...
Franchisee forum listening tour
19/11/2007 - The Franchise Council of Australia invites franchisees to participate in the Franchisee Forum Listening Tour with forums being held during November.Melbourne: 20 November @ 7pm - 9pmSydney: 21 ...
New 2008 Whirlwind Women in Franchising Committee announced
19/11/2007 - Standing down as Chair of the Whirlwind Women in Franchising network Julia Camm announced the new committee at the Whirlwind Women in Franchising Conference during NFC07. - Chair: Corina Vucic, General Manager Clark Rubber - Principal Sponsor Whirlwind ...
Eight Australian franchises named in BRW FAST 100
19/11/2007 - Franchise Council of Australia news update.Business Review Weekly’s flagship Fast 100 edition has listed eight franchise systems in the country’s top 100 businesses. Companies are ranked according to average annual revenue growth in the three ...
Australian business - not prepared for labour IR policy
19/11/2007 - New data from HR managers questions whether Australian business is ready for Labour’s industrial relations system that relies heavily on the common law contract of employment to maintain much needed flexibilities. The Australian Labor Party’s IR Policy ...
Staggered investment boom to continue, but risks remain for the Australian economy
19/11/2007 - Total investment will remain at high levels during the next five years, underpinning solid employment, income and spending growth, according to leading economic forecaster and industry analyst BIS Shrapnel. However, industry will face a variety of challenges ...
Entrepreneurs win for caring for their community
19/11/2007 - Caring for the community has been the ethos behind the success of We Can Community Services and founders, Ms Judith Monteath and Ms Liz Offer have recently been recognised for their efforts winning the Champion Services award at the inaugural Western ...
Where do mortgage brokers come from : Franchise Recruitment Index breaks the myth
19/11/2007 - Recent entrants into an industry that sources around 45% of all new home loans are breaking the myth that a mortgage broker must have either financial services or sales experience. Mortgage Choice, Australia’s Best Mortgage Broker*, profiled all its ...
A.C.C.C. sets record straight on franchising
19/11/2007 - New online information outlining the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's processes for investigating complaints about franchisors has been launched. The ACCC's position on certain franchising investigations which have been the subject of ...
FCA chair announces new franchisee forum
19/11/2007 - Speaking at the opening of the 2007 National Franchise Convention, Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) Chairman John O’Brien called for increased representation for all franchise sector stakeholders by announcing the first appointment to the FCA ...
2008 BRW fast franchises - call for entries
19/11/2007 - BRW's annual Fast Franchises flagship issue - to be published in late January 2008 - focuses on one of Australia's most dynamic business sectors. It will showcase the outstanding performers, the growth areas, and the broader trends and issues facing ...
Franchisee success
21/08/2007 - The Coffee Club expands overseas One of Australia's fastest growing locally owned retail coffee chains, The Coffee Club, is spreading its wings overseas. The master franchise has just been sold in Dubai and Korea, in addition to the three Coffee Club ...
Foodco franchise question and answer
11/07/2007 - How many franchise units do you have in Australia? Muffin Break: 160 Jamaica Blue: 45 What kind of marketing and training support do you offer franchisees? MARKETING: Foodco’s own marketing department creates and implements marketing and promotional ...
Opinion – What attracted me to franchising?
3/07/2007 - We asked some women from around the country what attracted them to franchising. LEANNE FULLER Clark Rubber — Franchise Support Manager (Queensland) “I have been in the franchising industry for 20 years this year and it has been an interesting ...
Looking for a franchise?
26/02/2007 - Every week I get asked the same question, “Which is the best franchise?” and the answer is that what may be the right franchise for me, is probably the wrong one for you. However, there are several basic starting points to help you choose the franchise ...
Review for $128bn franchising sector
12/02/2007 - One of Australia’s most burgeoning business sectors needs to become more accountable, according to a government review.The $128 billion dollar franchising sector, that keeps more than 600,000 Australians in employ, was found to be working efficiently. ...
Austrade Senior Export Advisor on franchising in Singapore
1/02/2007 - Visiting Singapore last October/November for the Franchising & Licensing Asia expo, I was left with the impression of a vibrant, highly developed, competitive and promotion-driven market - a market that clearly wants the best, for the best price. ...
Attracting top franchisees
1/02/2007 - The Australian franchising sector continues to go from strength to strength. Currently, the sector represents $128 billion in annual turnover (approximately 14 per cent of GDP).For many, franchising is still a dirty word or associated only with hamburgers ...
New Zealand: first stop for franchisors?
1/02/2007 - Given its geographic proximity and cultural similarities, New Zealand is often regarded as a natural ‘first base’ for Australian franchisors branching into export. According to the 2006 Australian Franchising Survey conducted by Griffith University, ...
Finding the right buyer for a franchise resale
1/02/2007 - Renowned entrepreneur motivator and author of the ‘E’ Myth, Michael Gerber, says one of the main reasons for owning a business should be to sell it. Despite this, some franchisors seem to think their franchisees are going to be around forever. But they’re ...
Franchises to watch
31/01/2007 - As a sector, franchising is still hot across the board. Griffith University’s recently released report, Franchising Australia 2006, provides ample evidence of the continuing growth and maturity of franchising in this country.There are still big opportunities ...
Franchise Council of Australia’s new chairman
31/01/2007 - CEO of the Poolwerx franchise John O'Brien is the new Chairman of the Franchise Council of Australia. He takes over from Deacons partner Stephen Giles who steps down after six years as Chairman. Giles will continue as an FCA Director with responsibility ...
Expanding franchises in South-East Asia
25/01/2007 - While franchisors continue to target New Zealand, the UK and the USA along with Singapore, Malaysia, China and Hong Kong, a new study by BIS Shrapnel suggests that the food service franchisors might benefit from staying focused on South East Asia. “The ...
Applying the Franchising Code of Conduct is today’s market
25/01/2007 - There can be no doubt as to the success of franchising as a business method, or of its importance to the economy. It accounts for approximately 10 per cent of Australia’s gross domestic product, with 60,000 franchisees running an $80 billion industry ...
Should franchisors disclose earnings information?
25/01/2007 - The question of whether a franchisor should give a prospective franchisee an indication of what they might earn will often be answered with a “no” by the franchisor’s advisor and a “yes” by the advisor to the franchisee. The practical reality is that ...
Fast food franchises with a twist
25/01/2007 - Its not that surprising that food retail was the first sector to franchise. Giants like the McDonald's franchise, the Subway franchise, the KFC franchise and Red Rooster have helped it retain both the highest profile and one of the heaviest franchising ...
Franchising in today’s market
25/01/2007 - Those readers of mature years and sound memory may remember the pioneering days of business format franchising in the early 1970s when great excitement was generated by observing the increasing influence of franchising operations in markets beyond hamburgers, ...
Franchise watch
25/01/2007 - With over 950 franchise systems in Australia to choose from, how can you determine which is the right one for you? How can you be sure you are investing in a bona fide franchise system? When there is close analysis of why new franchisees fail, one common ...
Vietnam – the next franchising frontier?
25/01/2007 - Vietnam is an emerging market with a strong mix of the traditional and the modern. The effects of private enterprise and stronger consumer power are spreading throughout the country and paving the way for new business growth.With average GDP growth rates ...
Importing international franchises
25/01/2007 - The importing of international franchise systems has, for a long time, been an area of business that is misunderstood and approached with trepidation on the part of many prospective investors. Anecdotally, a very small number (10 per cent to 20 per cent) ...
Off shore franchises
25/01/2007 - It was not all that long ago that ‘international franchising’ meant the spread of US systems around the world – but it now means much more than that.Foreign franchise systems are now penetrating the American business scene, and not just from other developed ...
Becoming a franchisor
24/01/2007 - Do you want to become a franchisor? This is a question many business owners have contemplated and, for many, the decision has been the key to building a successful business. Do you have any idea of what is involved? Could it even be possible, given the ...
Top 10 tips for first time franchisees
24/01/2007 - Franchising has enjoyed considerable growth in the past few decades. Since 1998, the franchising sector has been regulated by the Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code). The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been monitoring compliance ...
Why franchise due diligence is essential
24/01/2007 - Being a small business franchise owner is hard work. Yet the hardest task is not operating the franchise. The hardest and most ignored task is research during the due diligence period, prior to signing on the dotted line of the franchise agreement. Not ...
Managing franchise finances
24/01/2007 - Given the labour-intensive nature of managing a franchise business, efficient wages management is an essential skill that franchisees must learn to master.Identifying tax withholding scales for employees, what allowances require tax to be deducted, preparing ...
What it takes to run a successful franchise
24/01/2007 - Do you have what it takes to run a franchised business? What is the magic secret to owning and operating a successful franchise? What does the perfect business owner look like? Questions, questions, and more questions! However, each is critical to your ...
Pointers for franchise expansion
23/01/2007 - Expansion always puts franchisors under pressure from existing franchisees that think they are going to lose business. As the number of stores increases in a network, the word ‘cannibalisation’ starts being heard more and more, until one day you arrive ...
The franchisee recruitment process
23/01/2007 - If you’re in the market for a franchise, you’ll find that franchisors tend to take a variety of approaches to the recruitment process – depending on their expansion goals and the level of demand there is for their franchise concept. You need to be aware ...
The importance of franchise branding
23/01/2007 - You’ve almost sent yourself crazy asking questions about each and every franchise opportunity that you think might be suitable for you and in all sorts of categories. And you’ve finally drilled it down to at least a business category. You know you want ...
How to spot franchising red flags
23/01/2007 - Many franchisees and prospective franchisors don’t realise that there are very few barriers to becoming a franchisor.There are no Government applications to complete, no documents to be filed, and no authorities that check on a franchisor before the ...
Franchise hand-me-downs
23/01/2007 - Let’s make the broad assumption that you have identified the type of franchise business which best fits with your own skills, interests, personal goals and available capital. You may then find yourself asking: • What are the benefits of starting ...
Pointers for franchise banking
23/01/2007 - So you’re ready to make that next investment. It may be the first franchise you have ever purchased, or it may be some additional capital requirements for an existing franchise. Then again, your franchise experience may have been so good that you’ve ...
The next step for Australian franchises
23/01/2007 - Australia loves franchising. With around 850 different systems in operation, ours is the most franchised country in the world per head of population. But that level of success brings its own challenges.For a growing number of home grown brands, a domestic ...
Franchises protecting against brand privacy
22/01/2007 - A great deal of attention has been devoted to the reasons why people choose franchising, rather than an independent operation, as a means of entering business. However, the focus of the current study is to explore why they exit franchising, and in particular, ...
Pointers for buying a franchise
22/01/2007 - There are close to 54,000 franchised businesses in Australia and the number is growing almost daily.One reason for this growth is that more people are realising that becoming a franchisee can often be much cheaper and much less of a risk than setting ...
A case of mistaken franchise identity
22/01/2007 - What is it that potential franchisees are searching for when they investigate buying their slice of a franchise business? The obvious answers are the correct ones: greater financial independence, their own business and the self-determination this brings, ...
Achieving franchise system compliance
17/01/2007 - Uniformity and consistency are part of the customer’s expectation of a franchise and are important for the franchisee as well as the franchisor. As many franchisors are in fact corporations, the system and image obligations under the franchise should ...
Selecting franchisees
17/01/2007 - Most franchisors rate franchise recruitment as the most critical decision in franchising. The length and interdependence of the franchise relationship will magnify the effect on the franchisor of a poor recruitment decision. A poor recruitment decision ...
What to consider in the franchise arrangement
16/01/2007 - The purpose of the franchise agreement is to clearly set out the rights and responsibilities of the parties for the duration of the business relationship. This can be a difficult task, as circumstances may change and a wide range of factors could intervene. ...
The phenomenal success of franchising
16/01/2007 - Franchising has been phenomenally successful throughout the world. It was described as “the single most successful marketing technique ever”, while it has been commented that the success of business format franchising was “without question the most important ...
Implementing a franchise program
16/01/2007 - As franchising requires franchisees to pay the franchisor for the right to use the franchisor’s brand and intellectual property, it is critical that the brand and intellectual property are appropriately protected. The first thing a prospective franchisor ...
Documenting the franchise relationship
16/01/2007 - As franchising is fundamentally governed by the terms agreed between the parties, the franchise agreement is the cornerstone of the franchise relationship. The franchise agreement describes the legal relationship between the franchisor and the franchisee ...
Franchising a business
15/01/2007 - Franchising is an exciting marketing method. When it is properly structured and well run it provides benefits and satisfaction for both parties. It is not an easy route to riches for franchisor or franchisee, nor is it a panacea for the ills of a “sick” ...
Advantages of the franchising system
15/01/2007 - There are countless benefits to becoming a franchisee, which is why franchising is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the Australian economy. Here is a short list of 18 advantages of franchising over stand-alone forms of small business:· The ...
The essential franchise art of networking
11/12/2006 - Networking in its most basic form consists of making contacts and building relationships that will help you achieve your sales and business goals. It can be directly related to business goals such as when you meet a supplier or customer, but can also ...
Queensland franchises on a roll
27/11/2006 - Queensland franchises have dominated the $80 billion sector’s national awards this week, taking out two of three major awards.A total of seven awards were presented at the Franchise Council of Australia Franchisor of the Year Awards ceremony this week, ...
Getting real in the franchising world
27/11/2006 - If you aspire to a business where you financially benefit through little work or financial hardships then think again, because no such business exists. Business is hard work. Yes, it can be rewarding and can provide you and your family with an increased ...
What about franchising in Canada?
27/11/2006 - The interesting thing about the Canadian market (which I experienced first hand when working out of our Toronto office in May/June this year) is how understated it is – and the key reason for this is the United States. Despite the obvious similarities ...
Expanding a franchise
19/10/2006 - Expanding a franchise is crucial for a healthy business. A growing franchise is a thriving franchise, while a franchise that has reached a plateau will go downhill fast.Franchise expansion assists those stakeholders of the business to regularly assess ...
Cultivating a thriving franchise relationship
19/10/2006 - The opportunity to own a business and reaping the benefits of joining a larger company, as well operating within the framework of a tried and tested franchise system is very appealing for potential franchisees.An attractive medium between a franchisee’s ...
Franchise customer service
19/10/2006 - Exemplary customer service is one of the most, if not the most, important components of a franchise. It could be the one straw that breaks the camel’s back and sends the franchise either soaring or sinking. But what exactly is good customer service?There ...
Hot franchises
26/07/2006 - The franchising boom is ending. The $80-billion franchising sector has experienced stunning growth over the past eight years in a strong economy. But growth for many chains is slowing. Consumer confidence has slipped and franchisors are, in part, victims ...
Franchise Council of Australia on retail lifecycles
13/07/2006 - According to the Franchise Council of Australia, the specialty retail formula appears simple enough. Sell sufficient volumes of stock that people want to buy at sufficient mark-up to cover all fixed and variable expenses to leave a profit for the effort, ...
The unstoppable bean
4/07/2006 - You could call it the unstoppable bean. Just when you thought there could not possibly be any more cafes existing side by side on busy high streets, the market mutates into new, hot areas of demand and service delivery. Fast coffee from mobile cafes ...
Brand or Bluff?
4/07/2006 - You’ve almost sent yourself crazy asking questions about each and every franchise opportunity that you think might be suitable for you and in all sorts of categories. And you’ve finally drilled it down to at least a business category. You know you want ...
FCA: “Franchising a lot more than burgers and pizza”
20/06/2006 - According to the Franchise Council of Australia, Australians generally aspire to two things: to own their own home, and to be their own boss. These dreams play an integral part in the Australian community, with housing a significant economic indicator, ...
Why location is crucial for a franchise
20/06/2006 - To assist with working out what sort of premises and location you are likely to require, start by asking yourself several questions: How do my clients find me? How does my business best generate leads or new clients? Do my clients need to or choose to ...
What will be franchising’s next big thing?
20/06/2006 - In the United States, they have all made entrepreneur.com’s list of the Top 50 New Franchises for 2006. Will one of them be our next big thing?CHIP – The Child ID Program uses cutting edge technology in a range of child safety products, educational training ...
McDonald’s and how you can expand your franchise
7/06/2006 - Let’s say you currently run a small business and think franchising might be a good way to grow. You don’t really know much about franchising, but you’ve had a few customers ask if your business offers franchises, you’re tired of the challenges of managing ...
The McDonald’s franchise and international expansion
7/06/2006 - Around 25 per cent of all Australian franchisors have expanded globally. A further 62 per cent plan to enter the global market in the coming three years. Brands operating internationally include: Advanced Hair Studio, Cash Converters, Dome Coffee, Donut ...
The Franchise Council of Australia’s American trip
29/05/2006 - Consider this my little postcard about my learning’s from the recent International Franchise Association’s annual convention in Palm Springs, California. Prior to departure, the Franchise Council of Australia’s CEO, Richard Evans, reminded the Aussie ...
Is the franchise you’re interested in a member of the FCA and other questions a potential franchisee must ask
26/05/2006 - Below are additional fundamental points you will need to consider when deciding whether to buy into a franchising system:How long has the franchisor been in business?Is the franchisor a member of the FCA (Franchise Council of Australia)?Is there a minimum ...
Franchise Council of Australia Chairman on the thriving franchise industry
26/05/2006 - I recently had the opportunity to be the keynote speaker at the Southern Grampians Regional Business Awards in my old hometown of Hamilton. The Awards were a great success, and the business community is thriving. However the thing that struck me the ...
FCA becoming increasingly recognised
26/05/2006 - The FCA is increasingly becoming recognised politically, within the sector, and by the community at large. As the FCA cements its position as the reasoned and responsible voice of franchising, the value of its brand is rising exponentially. This newfound ...
Franchise Council of Australia secures Prime Minister
25/05/2006 - In a coup that demonstrates the clout of the $80 billion franchising sector, the Franchise Council of Australia was successful in securing Prime Minister John Howard for a major address to delegates at the recent National Franchise Convention. The PM ...
The Franchise Council of Australia and the “fabulous franchising folk”
24/05/2006 - It would be easy for those not part of the franchising sector to dismiss Franchise Council of Australia CEO Richard Evan’s description of the 600-plus attendees at the recent National Franchising Convention as “fabulous franchising folk” with the same ...
BB’s, Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue and why Australians love their coffee franchises
24/05/2006 - “At the BBs franchise we want everyone – young and old to come to our store. We’re not exclusive like the bigger coffee franchises. We want everyone to have a good experience here. We still even serve Devonshire tea. The success of BB’s is that we cater ...
South Australia FCA holds conference
24/05/2006 - The South Australia FCA will hold its annual South Australian Chapter Conference in Adelaide on 6 May.Renowned international conference speaker and author of Make Money from Every Sale, Colin Pearce, will MC the day-long event, which will bring delegates ...
FCA maintaining standards of conduct
24/05/2006 - The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) has always encouraged its members to maintain standards of conduct worthy of franchise sector professionals. One of the early features of the industry body was a Code of Ethics with which members were expected ...
The FCA and the impact of franchises on the Australian economy
23/05/2006 - With the world-wide success of franchising, why is it that franchising techniques are not more widely applied by Government? It is now beyond rational argument that franchising principles can deliver enduring competitive advantage in all parts of the ...
Franchise Council of Australia: Good to Great
23/05/2006 - The theme of the 2006 National Convention for the Franchise Council of Australia is “Good to Great”.We intend to create a conference program that genuinely delivers against this theme seeking the best people to present on the topics most relevant to ...
FCA and Bartercard sign sponsorship deal
23/05/2006 - The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) has secured its largest ever sponsorship, worth $120,000, following trade exchange Bartercard signing as an alliance partner.The FCA is the peak body for the $80 billion franchise sector in Australia, representing ...
Subway, McDonald’s and the importance of adequate insurance for franchises
23/05/2006 - It is common practice for business owners to protect their investments and assets with a number of insurance policies. This is especially the case for franchise owners who have large fit-out costs at the commencement of trading. It is compulsory to have ...
The Franchise Council of Australia’s National Conference in Canberra
23/05/2006 - The Federal Government recognises the contribution that the franchise community has made to the Australian economy and we do very much respect the values on which the Franchise Council of Australia has been founded and the motivation behind the efforts ...
The Franchise Council of Australia and the future of franchising
23/05/2006 - According to the Franchise Council of Australia, many years ago Kerry Packer was asked to respond to a proud claim by Kim Beazley that he had introduced more bills into Federal Parliament than any other politician. He stridently commented that Beazley ...
FCA getting Inside Franchising
23/05/2006 - Inside Franchising will take a fast-paced, unbiased look at three to four franchises each episode, and Cavanagh said he had received overwhelming support from the Franchise Council of Australia.Executive Producer, Michael Cavanagh is behind the groundbreaking ...
FCA and the importance of the National Franchise Convention
23/05/2006 - According to the Franchise Council of Australia, registration is now open for NFC05, the National Franchise Convention, being held in Canberra 9-11 October. NFC05 is franchising’s opportunity to make powerful political ground at a time when serious threats ...
Franchises and the importance of retail leasing
22/05/2006 - With overall annual rates of retail sales growth plunging from nine percent in mid 2004 to 2.5 percent currently, joining them have been WC Penfold, Lindcraft, Lawrence Mansours, Can Can, Kernels, Juice Station, NrGize, Collins Bookstores, Danoz, Wayne ...
Domino’s, Pedders and Wok in a Box: How franchising worked for them
22/05/2006 - The following profiles were compiled as part of a new Australian Government information pack that aims to assist small businesses use innovation to help them grow. Clearly, managing for innovation requires strong leadership, an understanding of how people ...
FCA and the Franchising Code of Conduct
17/05/2006 - According to the Franchise Council of Australia, the introduction of the Franchising Code of Conduct in 1998 provided the franchise sector with a regulatory backbone that has assisted Australian franchising to grow and develop. The disclosure regime ...
FCA attends international franchising conference
16/05/2006 - The Franchise Council of Australia attended the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) 45th Annual International Franchise Convention in Miami, Florida, the theme of which was ‘Crossing Boundaries and Building Dreams’.The convention showcased over ...
Healthy Inspirations and country franchising
15/05/2006 - Healthy Inspirations franchise managing director, Jamie Hayes, believes regional centres are on a growth path. Seven of its health franchise centres are in regional towns and two more are about to open outside Brisbane.Regional and rural Australia is ...
Oporto: Fast food franchises are here to stay
12/05/2006 - According to the Oporto franchise CEO, Jeff Fisher, fast food is just as robust and buoyant as ever.“ There has certainly been an emergence in healthy fast food alternatives and there will always be new players coming into this space. Some might do well ...
FCA on franchising
10/05/2006 - According to the Franchise Council of Australia, there’s a saying in franchising circles: “Once a pickle, your days as a cucumber are over”.The meaning is that once franchisees have been in business for themselves, they rarely slot back comfortably into ...
FCA: Franchising a boom industry
10/05/2006 - According to Franchise Council of Australia chairman, Stephen Giles, franchising is booming. The Australian economy is performing very strongly with retail sales, consumer spending and confidence at record highs. Inflation is low, unemployment is low ...
Automotive sector gears up for Kwik Fix franchise
9/05/2006 - The Kwik Fix franchise is Australia's leading onsite automotive paint and plastic repair franchise, and is the only business of its kind to win the Franchise Council's Franchise System of the Year Award in the home-based and mobile category. Franchisees ...
Foodco on the shopping centre versus the retail strip debate for franchises
8/05/2006 - James Fitzgerald, managing director of Foodco, operator of the 270-store Muffin Break franchise and Jamaica Blue franchise, is building the business to include more retail strip franchises. “As a coffee maker our business is a mix of low average sales ...
FCA helps franchises to grow
5/05/2006 - The Australian franchising sector has continued to grow in the past year and through the work of the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) and other organisations, it is gaining increasing recognition and prominence in various legal fields. With the Franchising ...
Franchise Alliance shares experience
5/05/2006 - Entrepreneurs and business owners capitalised on over 140 combined years of franchising experience at the recent ‘Turn Your Business into a Franchise’ one-day seminar.Sponsored by Franchise Alliance, Downings Legal, Bank West and Baynham Ross, and featuring ...
Cold Rock leading the way for franchises
5/05/2006 - The Cold Rock Ice Creamery franchise, a franchise chain that is taking real form in Australia, offers more than just the traditional scoop of ice-cream in a cone. As the tagline promises, customers become part of the “Choose it. Mix it. Smash it” experience, ...
FCA tells what franchises need
5/05/2006 - Understanding what a bank is looking for when accrediting a franchisor was a topic covered at the Franchise Council of Australia ’s Financing the Franchise Industry roundtable event in Sydney.ANZ discussed what franchisees need to do in terms of homework ...
FCA’s Stephen Giles on the future of franchising
4/05/2006 - In the words of Franchise Council of Australia chairman Stephen Giles: “It is likely that franchising as a business method will need to be dismantled and reconstructed. It will be franchising techniques, not franchising, that will be relevant. Old formats ...
Migration compliance a headache for franchisors
12/01/2006 - SYDNEY: Major franchisors are among a growing number of Australian companies facing serious difficulties in complying with recently tightened migration deadlines, and fear this will adversely impact their future workforce planning needs. The concern ...
Two’s company – maybe?
12/01/2006 - Trademark licensing, like any otherbusiness activity, continues toevolve. Over the last few years therehave been a number of advances. Onemajor development has been the evolutionof the concept of co-branding, sometimesreferred to as dual-branding when ...
Franchisors warned on overseas risks
11/01/2006 - SYDNEY: Australian franchisors considering off-shore expansion should be aware of unpredictable political risk that continues to shape the international investment climate, insurance broker, risk management and human capital consulting firm, Aon Australia, ...
Fabulous franchising folk
11/01/2006 - Those few readers of this column whose memory stretches back 40 years may remember the words of Mandy Rice-Davies, associate of Christine Keeler in the notorious Profumo affair, when told that Lord Astor had denied her interesting sexual allegations: ...
Finance broking to come of age
11/01/2006 - SYDNEY: With rising interest rates and the mortgage market set for a difficult short to medium-term, the finance broking franchise model is emerging as a viable business alternative, allowing brokers to diversify their range of products and services ...
Success with succession
11/01/2006 - You can’t take it with you. Business really does mirror life. An ageing population of business owners and managers are, or soon will be, confronting the reality of business and personal mortality. They need to plan accordingly.In the broader commercial ...
FRANCHISEES FIND VOICE
11/01/2006 - If his name is familiar, it is probably because David Beddall was a Minister in the Hawke and Keating governments between 1990 and 1996, holding the portfolios of Minister for Small Business, Constructions and Customs, Minister for Communications, and ...
The where, how and why of franchise site selection
11/01/2006 - The Franchise Council of Australia is a not for profit membership organisation that is the peak body representing the franchising sector in Australia.One of the most important decisions faced by any business, franchised or not, is where to locate outlets ...
New President for IFA
11/01/2006 - New president for IFAWASHINGTON: Matthew Shay has been named president of the International Franchise Association (IFA). Since joining the IFA in 1993, Shay has served as executive vice president and chief operating officer, senior vice president and ...
McDonald’s rolls out new design direction
11/01/2006 - McDonald’s rolls out new design directionSYDNEY: McDonald’s has undergone well-publicised changes over the last year in order to keep up with the fiercely competitive fast food industry and changing consumer demands.Along with acknowledging the needs ...
Franchise dues:Right, but how wrong?
11/01/2006 - Franchise systems cannot survive without generating a significant level of ongoing income from franchisees. One-off franchise entry fees rarely tally to anywhere near the funds expended to develop a system, let alone to provide for its ongoing administration ...
THE PITFALLS IN FRANCHISING:PART TWO
11/01/2006 - In the January/February 2005 issue of Franchising we met franchisors ‘Bill’ and ‘Betty’, who had fallen into the first five most common pitfalls in the business. They may not be the franchisors from hell, but you won’t see them at FCA breakfasts or at ...
Managing franchisee expectations
11/01/2006 - I thought I was getting an ‘operator’ – a guy who knows about marketing, with energy to work seven days-a-week, who’s smart and understands GPs and has a handle on the current labour legislation. I thought I was getting a fast learner, pleasant at all ...
Legal rights knowledge lacking in franchising
11/01/2006 - ADELAIDE: Despite the rapid growth of franchising across Australia, a disturbingly high number of franchisees are either unaware of, or do not properly understand, their fundamental legal rights and responsibilities, a major law firm has warned.“As more ...
Franchise seminar a hit in the west
11/01/2006 - PERTH: Entrepreneurs and business owners capitalised on over 140 combined years of franchising experience at the recent ‘Turn Your Business into a Franchise’ one-day seminar.Sponsored by Franchise Alliance, Downings Legal, Bank West and Baynham Ross, ...
Making the most of thefranchise agreement
11/01/2006 - The Franchise Council of Australia is a not for profit membership organisation that is the peak body representing the franchising sector in Australia.Are franchise agreements simply different in degreefrom traditional forms of contract? Or are theysomething ...
Making the most of the franchise agreement
11/01/2006 - The Franchise Council of Australia is a not for profit membership organisation that is the peak body representing the franchising sector in Australia.Are franchise agreements simply different in degree from traditional forms of contract? Or are they ...
Navigating the ad agency minefield
11/01/2006 - In Confessions of an Advertising Man, David Ogilvy quoted John Wanamaker as saying, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, and the trouble is, I don’t know which half.”Like it or not, marketers today have to defend brands and build franchises ...
PM lauds franchising
11/01/2006 - The Federal Government recognises the contribution that the franchise community has made to the Australian economy and we do very much respect the values on which the Franchise Council of Australia has been founded and the motivation behind the efforts ...
Franchising on high octane growth
11/01/2006 - As I sit and ponder the development of the franchising industry over the past 12 months, it seems apparent that three key factors have been the catalyst for the stunning growth in our industry:1. The increased acceptance by many business owners to franchise ...
ACCC warns juice industry
11/01/2006 - ACCC warns juice industrySYDNEY: Misleading claims in the fruit juice industry about alleged nutritional, health and therapeutic benefits of certain ingredients will be targeted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, ACCC chairman, Graeme ...
Franchises set up shop in regional centres
11/01/2006 - Regional and rural Australia is enjoying a revival. Once sleepy hollows like Warwick, Wagga Wagga and Toowoomba are urbanising and emulating the big cities with coffee shops, department stores and a host of other facilities. The revival was sparked in ...
...and looking ahead...FCA
12/10/2005 - Having just reviewed the piece I wrote two years, I notice I opened with the thought that I might have to dismiss myself – questioning whether I, as CEO, had the intellect and passion to stay at the crease and score a double century. I think I had only ...
Accreditation system ready for rollout
12/10/2005 - MELBOURNE: “The greatest thing ever to touch franchising.” It’s a big call but ROCG Rose Consulting principal, Nathan Rose, is happy to make it on the impending launch of a Franchise Industry Quality Accreditation (FIQA) system.FIQA will provide a universal ...
Don’t think twice Think long and hard!
12/10/2005 - The Franchise Council of Australia is a not for profit membership organisation that is the peak body representing the franchising sector in Australia.Timothy Brown was a happy, country-based highly successful businessman with interests in wool selling ...
Generation clash a workplace challenge
12/10/2005 - The Franchise Council of Australia is a not for profit membership organisation that is the peak body representing the franchising sector in Australia. A lack of understanding and increasing tension between many older managers and their younger employees ...
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