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Subway Australia has been recognised as a high performing brand through the Australian Franchise Rating Scale. It is the largest QSR franchise system in Australia to achieve this. The independent and fact-based

McDonald’s has unveiled an initiative to foster safe and inclusive workplace it calls Global Brand Standards. The policy will focus on four main areas: harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention; workplace

MoneyQuest has hit a heady milestone, 100 franchises open for business just five years after launching its franchise operation. Managing director Michael Russell said the company’s success is due in

An ex-La Porchetta franchisee is being hauled before the Federal Circuit Court for alleged workplace breaches. Facing court is Little Italy Wagga Wagga Pty Ltd, the former franchisee for the outlet until

A former Nando’s executive is joining Poolwerx as New Zealand’s first master franchisee. Garth Parker takes on the role of NZ master franchisee, with a plan to grow the footprint to

The operators of two Subway outlets in Adelaide are set to face court for allegedly underpaying former employees. According to the Fair Work Ombudsman, franchisees Hutt Nominees Pty Ltd and

US chain Club Pilates launches in Australia under a master franchise agreement with big plans for a nationwide rollout. The Australian business is headed up by CEO Brendan James. He told

The former Anytime Fitness GM, Gordon Martin, has been appointed head of franchising at Viva Leisure, and tasked with growing its Plus Fitness chain to more than 300 studios. Viva

The Federal Government’s belated acceptance of recommendations laid out in the 2020 Respect@Work report has been welcomed by the Franchise Council of Australia and other industry groups. Mary Aldred, CEO

Mexican food chain Taco Bell is expanding its presence in New South Wales with a fifth store, to be located at Green Square, Sydney. The store will be launched within