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Press Releases and Franchisor Updates

Press releases (PR) for franchisors. Listed in order of release, we have the most up to date information straight from the franchisor. New Franchise Opportunity launches, existing franchise press releases and updates regarding franchise expansions and current news.
  • Australian Franchises to be Represented at Expo Paris 09 | 06.01.2009

    Franchise Expo Paris, the major international event for the franchise sector, will be held in Paris from 13 to 16 March 2009.Over 400 French and international brands are expected to be represented at the event, from 75 business sectors. There will be a particular focus on Brazil, with a pavilion...

  • Mortgage Force to merge with Smartline | 03.03.2009

    One of Western Australia's oldest brokers, Mortgage Force, has agreed to merge with Sydney-headquartered Smartline to create an entity with a loan portfolio worth more than $10 billion. Mortgage broking groups Smartline and Mortgage Force have announced their intention to merge, creating one of...

  • Retail Food Group's business model thrives despite economic conditions | 03.03.2009

    Leading Australian retail food group and franchisor Retail Food Group (ASX:RFG) has today announced that retail trade performance of its franchise systems for the first two months of 2H09 has witnessed a continuation of the strong performance achieved to the 31st of December 2008. Retail Food...

  • Clark Rubber Bounces Back | 27.02.2009

    By keeping an eye open to developments overseas, Clark Rubber chief Chris Malcolm was able to take early remedial action to better position the business to weather the downturn Well before the effects of the global financial crisis were being felt in Australia, Chris Malcolm, the managing director...

  • AUSTRALIA: Retail Food Group Posts Strong H1 Figures | 19.02.2009

    Retail food Group, the food chain franchise operator, has seen its first-half net profit jump up 19% to A$10.6m, from A$8.9m last year, despite the challenging retail conditions. Revenue for the half grew by an even stronger 39% to A$69.7m, while operating profit was up 18% to A$19.8m. Total...

  • Area Hooters franchise sold to Australia company | 15.02.2009

    Area Hooters franchise sold to Australia company A Louisville-based company that operates Hooters franchises in four states has been sold to an Australia-based company.RMD Corp., based at 2905 Plantside Drive in Jeffersontown, announced Wednesday that it has sold its assets to South Pacific...

  • Eagle eyes slice of SA pizza action | 14.02.2009

    Pizza makers are benefitting from tightening purse strings, a fact Australian-owned chain Eagle Boys is banking on as it pursues aggressive expansion plans into Adelaide.“Pizza is one of those industries that will typically benefit in a recession when times are tough,” said Scott...

  • Bookseller Dymocks buys Healthy Habits | 04.02.2009

    Lema SamandarFebruary 3, 2009Australian bookseller Dymocks Pty Ltd has branched out into the food business by purchasing an 80 per cent stake in sandwich bar chain Healthy Habits Franchising Pty Ltd.The deal was made for an undisclosed sum and includes 30 sandwich bar franchises."We've been looking...

  • Yogen Früz Enters Australia | 17.01.2009

    Yogen Früz announced today that it has entered into a newly signed development agreement with Orbiz Corporation Pty Ltd. that will expand the franchise by 30 locations into Australia over the span of the agreement, beginning with a December store opening in Brisbane and 6 more projected...

  • Mortgage Broker Bonus Brawl | 07.01.2009

     Mortgage Broker Bonus BrawlAUSTRALIA'S only listed mortgage broker is locked in conflict with franchise owners - who control more than a third of its loan book - after it cut performance bonuses in a slowing home loan market.Mortgage Choice has been served a notice of dispute by a group of 40...

  • Global Active acquires GNC's Australian franchise | 07.01.2009

    By Wong Wei Kong - 05 March 2005The Business TimesGLOBAL Active, which Osim International is acquiring, yesterday announced the acquisition of the GNC franchise business in Australia to tap the US$1 billion nutrition supplements market Down Under.Global Active will pay US$1.55 million in cash to...

  • Jurlique. The purest skin care products on earth. | 07.01.2009

    "It began with a dream to find the cleanest, most unpolluted environment in which to grow nature's potent herbs and flowers; a place where the ancient practices of alchemy, herbal medicine and homeopathy could be incorporated with modern technology, to capture the life force of plants.The result is...

  • Allied Brands (ASX: ABQ) Announce International Launch of the Cookie man Brand | 06.01.2009

    Sydney, Australia, (ABN Newswire) - Leading owner, operator and developer of franchises Allied Brands Limited (ASX: ABQ.AX) today announced its intended to launch its Cookie Man (CM) brand in at least three new countries by the end of 2008 following strong international interest.Allied Brands...

  • PODS (R) Inc., Announces the Opening of Franchise Operations in Australia | 06.01.2009

    PODS Enterprises Inc. ("PODS"), a leading provider of mobile storage and moving solutions announced that service is now available in Australia. PODS Sydney operation became operational on October 1, 2006 and service in Melbourne is expected to be available by November 15th. Sydney and Melbourne are...

  • EzyDVD goes into receivership | 06.01.2009

    Australia's biggest online entertainment retailer, EzyDVD, has been put into receivership.Receiver Ferrier Hodgson says the Adelaide-based company has 70 full-time staff in South Australia and about 150 casual employees nationally.David Kidman from Ferrier Hodgson says EzyDVD's financial problems...

  • ActionCOACH Named Top Coaches Down Under | 06.01.2009

    Steve Leach is the number one Business Coach in Australia.Las Vegas, NV, December 21, 2008 --(PR.com)-- ActionCOACH, the number one business and executive coaching firm in the world, recently announced its “Top 100 Coaches” list worldwide.Based on their Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)...

  • Introducing Derek Black as General Manager of Operations of Cafe2U | 05.01.2009

    Cafe2U has introduced a new top level position in Australia to offer comprehensive support to the franchise network. The level of franchise support will even involve ‘warming up’ a new territory to give every new franchise the greatest possible chance to thrive from the word go.Having hit the...

  • BSR Australia Sustains Positive Focus in a Difficult Year | 05.01.2009

    National franchisor BSR Australia Ltd says it has maintained a positive outlook despite the global economic crisis, achieving substantial strategicobjectives in the past six months.BSR group general manager, Ian Brown, said the combination of key supplier partnerships, new retailers opening and...

  • NightOwl Convenience receives a facelift | 05.01.2009

    National convenience store franchise chain NightOwl has launched its new brand strategy this month with the roll-out of a vibrant, fresh corporate identity.As part of the brand strategy, NightOwl food and beverage franchise stores across Australia are currently receiving a facelift with...

  • Go Sushi open second franchise in Sunshine Plaza | 27.12.2008

    Franchise sushi restaurant, GO Sushi, has opened another eatery in the Sunshine Plaza shopping centre in Queensland. Owned by long-standing GO Sushi franchisee Roz Pinto, the second store in one mall shows the increased demand for this growing sushi restaurant.Pacific Retail national marketing...

  • Hard Rock franchise gets serious about Australia | 27.12.2008

    Sydney company Goddings Pty Ltd has signed a long-term agreement to partner with Hard Rock International to develop franchise Hard Rock Cafe locations in Australia.As part of the agreement, Goddings Pty Ltd. will act as sole agent to acquire premises for the Australian expansion.The company will...

  • Keen to Clean Group Sell First Franchise | 27.12.2008

    The Keen to Clean Group Pty. Ltd. is delighted to announce the signing of its first franchise to Mr. Aruna Jayawickrama in Melbourne. “Aruna is an outstanding signing for us. He brings sound industry experience, excellent qualifications and a passion for doing the job right the first...

  • Kicked out before Christmas - Michels Patisserie franchise at Sunshine Plaza | 27.12.2008

    A Scottish family who moved to Australia for a better life have been left devastated after being barred from their own coffee business at Maroochydore when they were unable to pay ongoing franchise fees.John and Julie Niven said they had spent about $200,000 on gaining residency in Australia and...

  • Snap Fitness "Muscles" Its Way to #1 Ranking in Fitness Category | 27.12.2008

    Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, has been ranked in numerous listings on the 2009 compilation of Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®, including the highly-coveted #1 ranking in the fitness category.Franchising since 2004,...

  • Fortunes on the rise for Bakers Delight | 27.12.2008

     AS part of an aggressive growth campaign, Bakers Delight is looking to recruit 150 new franchisees and hire 500 apprentice bakers.While much of the retail sector is feeling the effects of the global financial crisis, Bakers Delight has growth of 6 per cent in Australia and expects to post...