Fast Franchise 2008
Global ambitions
| Report: Tony BlackieContinuing growth is vital for successful franchises and when their local market is saturated it is time to look overseas....
Golden years
| Report: Jane LindheFranchise companies are rising to the lure of the new old, a lucrative market for home and individual services....
Change for the better
| Report: Kath WaltersIn submitting to new federal requirements for running their businesses, franchisors hope to achieve greater credibility in the marketplace....
From building to bail out
| Report: Jane LindheAn agreement with a consultancy firm to help expand a franchise business led to claims of high fees and a lack of services....
Shared digs
| Report: Chris LarsenSmart franchise groups are using innovative property strategies to increase sales and, in the process, overcome another growing challenge....
Finders & keepers
| Report: Jane LindheA shortage of recruits is forcing food franchises to help their franchisees adopt new strategies to identify, attract and retain good staff....
Loan survivors
| Report: Jane SearleBesides having to face the challenges associated with stiff competition and rapid franchise expansion, mortgage brokers are also dealing with customer fears over a volatile market....
Chains of command
| Tony BlackieDynamic and well regulated, the Australian franchise industry is seen as a leading player in the global market.
A confused economy
|This could be the West's worst financial crisis since World War II, a morose George Soros said last week. Well, at least since the last "worst crisis since World War II". There has been plenty of hyperbole on offer over the past few months of market ...