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11/02/2020
After committing to support at-risk Aussies earlier this year, cafe franchise Muffin Break has raised more than $65,000 for bushfire-affected communities. Muffin Break announced the charity endeavour in January, after
03/09/2019
Jamaica Blue and Muffin Break franchisor, Foodco has back-paid 166 employees a total of $26,562.30 following the completion of a two-year compliance agreement with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO). The
16/05/2019
Jamaica Blue has just opened its first UK store-within-a-store with middle market fashion chain Next. In this Q&A Michael Arbuckle, managing director of Foodco UK, reveals how the team has
15/05/2019
Australian-owned franchise café, Jamaica Blue has reached an impressive milestone this week, announcing the opening of its 120th store. Since launching over 25 years ago, Jamaica Blue has amassed a
03/05/2019
Franchising is an all-encompassing sector that has seen its fair share of fad ideas and market trends. Wade through the sea of bygone ventures and you’ll find the mark of
08/11/2018
Despite a difficult year for the franchise sector domestically, Foodco, the group responsible for QSR brands Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue has reportedly bolstered its profit margin.
18/09/2018
Australian franchisor Foodco has been questioned over allegations of misleading franchisees at the latest hearing of the parliamentary inquiry into the Franchising Code of Conduct.
04/07/2018
The third round of public hearings into the effectiveness of the Franchising Code of Conduct on Friday saw allegations of bullying, intimidation and wage fraud hurled from former franchisees.
23/05/2018
Franchisors have been warned not to interfere with the parliamentary inquiry into franchising after a letter from Foodco to its franchisees warned that false allegations would be met with legal action.
19/07/2017
Foodco has announced key executive appointments and internal structural changes across its flagship brands, Jamaica Blue and Muffin Break.