Franchising

Gelatissimo to open 10 domestic stores, eyes further int'l growth
12 Apr 21
Store launches are also set for ten locations internationally, including the United States.
Gotcha Fresh Tea to open 15 stores this year
8 Apr 21
Nine of these stores will be in VIC.
Guzman y Gomez aiming to open up to 60 drive-thru restaurants in next 24 months
24 Mar 21
The chain is also in the midst of a hiring spree.
Soul Burger inks first franchise deal
24 Mar 21
The plant-based chain has two additional exclusive existing locations available to purchase for potential franchisees.
Motto Motto recruits first NSW franchisees
19 Mar 21
The appointees will own and operate the chain’s Castle Towers restaurant.
Carl's Jr.'s first Sydney location officially opening on 17 March
12 Mar 21
The chain will offer free burgers for an entire year to the first 50 in the queue that walk through the restaurant’s doors.
Cinnabon to open first VIC store at Westfield Southland
1 Mar 21
The American brand first entered the country in late 2019.
Krispy Kreme to open store in Cannington
1 Mar 21
The site will create 50 new jobs.
Online sales boost Domino's half-year profits
17 Feb 21
Store openings have also accelerated despite challenges.
Pizza Hut Australia gets high franchise rating from FRANdata
14 Feb 21
The chain heavily invested in refreshing the brand and improving the customer experience.
7-Eleven continues NSW growth with new Metford store
11 Feb 21
It is the fifth store to open in NSW and ACT in the last 12 months.
Taco Bell's Morayfield store opening on 23 January
18 Jan 21
This is the chain’s first opening this year.
Wahlburgers inks ANZ franchising deal
11 Jan 21
The American chain currently has 52 locations across North America and Europe.
DannyBoys introduces new food truck franchise model
18 Dec 20
It plans to expand into other suburbs in QLD.
7-Eleven opens new store in Colac
11 Dec 20
Further growth is expected across regional Victoria in 2021.
Chicken Treat eyes openings in metro, regional areas in next years
11 Dec 20
The chain currently has 58 stores across WA.
McDonald's Australia reaches 1,000-store milestone with sustainability flagship
11 Dec 20
The new restaurant features 25 core sustainability initiatives.
U.S. seafood chain The Boiling Crab to make Australia debut
9 Dec 20
Its first five locations in the country will be in QLD and VIC.
Collins Foods opens first Taco Bell drive-thru restaurant in VIC
9 Dec 20
The Mexican chain shifted towards takeaway channels as a result of COVID-19.
7-Eleven opens trio of stores in Melbourne
3 Dec 20
The chain looks to reach customers returning to the CBD.
Jamaica Blue opens new WA site in Ellenbrook
2 Dec 20
Social distancing markers were incorporated to facilitate a seamless ordering process.
KFC Australia stores drive Collins Foods' growth in HY21
1 Dec 20
Discussions are being finalised with Yum!
Baskin-Robbins to open five stores in 2021
20 Nov 20
Store openings are also planned before the end of the year.
Motto Motto signs first franchisees, seeks interstate expansion push
3 Nov 20
The chain aims to enter VIC next year.
Zarraffa's Coffee opens drive-thru store in Tamworth
3 Nov 20
The chain will open another outlet in Bethania by early December.
PappaRich opens ‘Express' store in VIC
22 Oct 20
The new store model requires less investment from its franchisees.
The Yiros Shop signs first franchisee
22 Oct 20
The chain’s first franchised store will open its doors in December.
Carl's Jr. to open first Sydney location in Wetherill Park
19 Oct 20
The move is part of the chain’s plans to have 100 locations over the next ten years.
7-Eleven opens new store in Melton East
14 Oct 20
It is their seventh opening since the start of August.
Oliver's Real Food inks master franchise deal with EG
13 Oct 20
This is in addition to the existing food-to-go concept agreement between the two companies.
The Yiros Shop to make Gold Coast debut
28 Sep 20
The chain also revealed it is adding its first drive-thru restaurant to their portfolio.
Ben & Jerry's to open new Wellington location
21 Sep 20
It will be the chain’s 39th outlet in ANZ.
Bakers Delight sees North American store footprint “being similar to Australia's”
4 Sep 20
The family-owned business currently boasts 650 stores worldwide.
Sizzler's future in question despite Collins Foods' strong FY20
28 Aug 20
The company tagged the chain as the ‘most impacted’ in their portfolio.
Gelatissimo's vegan flavours now over 20% of total range, CEO says
27 Aug 20
The chain currently has 43 stores across the country.
7-Eleven announces openings in suburbs, high-density locations this month
26 Aug 20
The chain opens 30 stores a year.
Muffin Break opens 34th store in QLD
12 Aug 20
The new Carindale store features a “softer and more lightweight feel” compared to their traditional design.
7-Eleven opens latest NSW site in Singleton
12 Aug 20
Some of the store’s staff are starting new careers in retail due to COVID-19.
Zambrero opens 35th site in WA
10 Aug 20
This is the chain’s 185th restaurant in the country.
Ben & Jerry's waives $20,000 for franchise fees for a limited-time
4 Aug 20
This arrangement will be available for all new franchisees who sign up before 1 October.

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