Sarah Stowe

A group of Laing+Simmons franchisees has partnered with members of head office to buy the New South Wales boutique real estate business. A partnership of 15 team members agreed to

Heritage firm Harrington Homes is opening up to franchising, with two investment models available. The Victorian-born business is backed by more than 45 years and three generations of family building experience in

US cleaning giant Jan-Pro Systems International has been acquired by private equity firm MidOcean Partners as part of a major acquisition of multi-brand business Lynx Franchising. Lynx is a multi-brand franchise

Five Guys’ master franchisee Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group has signed a deal with the Panthers Group to open the first Five Guys venue in Penrith, Sydney in 2021. The choice

Cafe chain 85 Degrees has allegedly underpaid Taiwanese students working in its Sydney stores on a supposed internship arrangement. The FWO alleges that Taiwanese company Comestibles Master Co Ltd, the franchisor of the

Mortgage broking chain Aussie is merging with Lendi, the online home loan platform. Announced mid-December the proposed transaction will bring together Aussie’s brand and broker and franchisee network with Lendi’s market-leading

Ninja Parc is forging ahead with expansion plans for 2021 and will open its first Melbourne venue on 16 January in Bayswater. The indoor obstacle course concept, owned by Belgravia Group,

US movie star Mark Wahlberg is set to open his fast food chain across Australia with 15 restaurants planned around the country. Wahlberg and his brothers chef Paul and actor Donnie will unveil

Covid-19 has dominated so much of our lives in 2020. But there has been plenty going on besides the pandemic. Take a look back with us at some of the

Top performing franchisors, franchisees and brands have been recognised at the national MYOB FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards, with The Cheesecake Shop taking out the coveted Australian Established Franchisor of the Year