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Pizza Hut franchisee fined after engaging in ‘sham contracting'
18 Jun 18
The franchisee was penalised a total of $216,700.
Retail Food Group flags $87.6 million full-year loss
7 Jun 18
The company’s shares also plummeted following their announcement.
Retail Food Group releases statement on class action against the company
14 May 18
Find out Retail Food Group's response against the class action.
Retail Food Group faces class action
10 May 18
Here's the full release of the class action by IMF Bentham Limited.
Red Rooster, Oporto, and Chicken Treat franchisees earn $135,000 each
7 May 18
The full statement reads as follows.
Jamie's Italian restaurants collapsed in Australia
23 Apr 18
The Canberra outlet closed immediately.
Restaurant Brands' net profit grew 36.6% to $35.5m
18 Apr 18
Its KFC business in Australia delivered a strong performance with sales up $54.7 million.
In-N-Out sues Sydney-based Hashtag Burgers for trademark infringement
12 Apr 18
It demanded the Sydney startup to stop using the name Down N' Out.
Learn how to attract investment for your brand at the QSR Media Conference and Awards 2018
3 Apr 18
Newly passed legislation means this avenue is now open for you to attract investment to your restaurant brand.
Senate launches inquiry on franchising misconduct
26 Mar 18
Following recent controversies in the franchise sector, the Senate has started an inquiry into the operation and effectiveness of the country...
Domino's abandons pursuit of new enterprise bargaining agreement
26 Mar 18
Find out the Company's decision in the statement below.
Franchising industry to face parliamentary inquiry
21 Mar 18
The parliament will examine claims of unfair business models and lax regulation in the sector.
Damian Griffiths cited economic conditions for his personal insolvency
20 Mar 18
Find out the statement of Worrells Solvency on the bankruptcy of Damian Griffiths below.
Doughnut Time goes into liquidation
14 Mar 18
The remaining outlets were closed last week.
Restaurant Brands' sales soar 49% in Q4
12 Mar 18
For the 12 months ended 26 February 2018, Restaurant Brands’ total sales were $740.8m, up 49% on the prior year.
Doughnut Time announces new owner, store closures
5 Mar 18
The founder admitted the Instagram-friendly chain grew too quickly and he ran out of money.
Retail Food Group hit by $87.8m loss in 1H18
2 Mar 18
RFG plans to reset its focus on quality of domestic franchise business which will see 160-200 domestic outlet closed by end of FY19.
Retail Food Group requests immediate trading halt
28 Feb 18
RFG requests that the trading halt remain in place until the earlier of commencement of trading on March 2.
Domino's releases statement on managing director margin loan and share buy back
27 Feb 18
Find out what Domino's said in its media release.
7-Eleven and ANZ Bank face class action
20 Feb 18
Proceedings were filed in the Federal Court in Melbourne by Levitt Robinson Solicitors of Sydney.
Degani Café agrees to back-pay staff almost $10,000
5 Feb 18
The agreement comes after Fair Work Ombudsman audit found employees as young as 18 were being underpaid.
Precision Tracking releases statement on dispute against Domino's
14 Dec 17
The company has released the status of its legal battle with Domino's Pizza Enterprises.
Paul Hogan to file lawsuit against Grill'd for copyright infringement
14 Dec 17
The actor has pursued legal action against the burger chain for its use of his quote from Crocodile Dundee.
Founder of Miss Chu faces legal battle over trademark rights
22 Sep 17
Chu has received legal letters over her new catering service named ‘Lady Chu’.
Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill 2017 to take effect
7 Sep 17
The Fair Work Amendment Bill passed both Houses of Parliament.
Government introduces harsher penalties for underpayment
5 Sep 17
Employers can now face penalties by up to 10 times for a new category of offenses.
McDonald's, KFC front senate inquiry
28 Aug 17
They fronted the inquiry over penalty rates.
Pizza Hut responds to Fair Work Ombudsman
14 Aug 17
Find out what CEO Lisa Ransom said in her statement.
Fair Work Ombudsman slams Pizza Hut for underpayment of staff, non-compliance within its network
14 Aug 17
The franchisee at Newcastle NSW underpaid 24 employees a total of almost $20,000.
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman releases statement on penalty rates, minimum wage increase
30 Jun 17
In response to the 3.3% increase in the minimum wage, the government agency released a statement.
Pizza Hut franchisee faces Court over alleged sham contracting, underpayment
15 Jun 17
The Fair Work Ombudsman released a statement which reads as follows.
Fair Work Ombudsman issues statement about Han's Cafe penalties
5 Jun 17
The statement reads as follows.
Fair Work Ombudsman issues statement about penalised sushi-outlet operator
1 Jun 17
The statement reads as follows.
Virk begins court battle with Yum! Restaurants Australia
15 May 17
A court case begins in the Federal Court between Virk Pty Ltd (in Liquidation) and Yum!
Domino's releases statement regarding Franchising Code of Conduct penalty
9 May 17
The statement reads as follows.
Auxilium Partners releases statement over pizza stoush
3 May 17
The full statement reads as follows.
Caltex sets up fund for underpaid employees
1 May 17
The company also terminated franchise agreements with 19 franchisees for underpayment.
Be part of the conversation with the government on the proposed changes to the then Fair Work Act
31 Mar 17
Damian Paull, CEO of Franchise Council of Australia, encouraged businesses to voice their concerns with the government.
Domino's releases statement about wage fraud allegations
14 Mar 17
In reaction to recent media reports, the pizza company issued the following statement.
Amendments to the NSW Retail Leases Act passes into law
28 Feb 17
The NSW Retail Leases Amendment (Review) Bill 2016 was recently passed and will now become law.

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