Franchisee recruitment opportunity may arise through banking job losses

Forecasts of thousands of job losses from Australia’s big banks could have a positive impact on franchisee recruitment – believe it or not. Although the banking sector changes are likely to reduce... Read

Five franchise predictions for 2012

Last year provided many challenges for franchising. Further attempts by state governments to interfere with the legislative framework that applies to the sector nationally, along with a turbulent retail environment... Read

Why some franchises thrive

Blogger: Albert Kong, CEO, Asiawide Franchise Consultants I have often been asked why some franchises fail and why some thrive. In my twenty years in the franchising arena, and having traveled to more than forty... Read

Franchisor guide to getting started on social media

The rapid rise in social media usage means social platforms no longer exist on the outskirts of a successful marketing strategy. In the modern branding and advertising landscape, many large marketing campaigns have... Read

Award interpretation is a franchisee responsibility

Franchisees should not solely rely on their franchisors for advice on job classification levels in awards, as a Hungry Jack's franchisee recently discovered. This is the key message from the widely reported decision... Read