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Domino's reports net profit jumped to 18.1% in FY18
14 Aug 18
Share prices fell earlier this morning despite the "record profit" and increased dividend.
Guzman y Gomez secures AUD$44 million investment to accelerate growth plans
14 Aug 18
Private investment firm TDM Growth Partners will now have a minority stake in the growing Mexican brand.
Degani Bakery & Cafe outlets underpaid staff, Fair Work Ombudsman reveals
9 Aug 18
Only 1 out of 16 of their outlets is reportedly compliant with workplace laws.
foodora shuts down Australian operations, looks to shift focus "towards other markets"
2 Aug 18
The company will start winding down services and close by August 20.
Zumbo Patisserie placed under voluntary administration
2 Aug 18
Celebrity chef Adriano Zumbo's dessert group will continue trading, the group's administrator says.
Rockpool Dining Group pledges to fix payment issues "if errors have occurred"
23 Jul 18
They previously responded to allegations of underpaying and overworking their staff.
Sumo Group: voluntary administration is part of a long-term strategy
20 Jul 18
The company said it is ‘business as usual’ for some 85 SumoSalad stores.
Domino's Pizza New Zealand franchisees fined over NZD$32,000 for employment breaches
9 Jul 18
The Auckland-based businesses reportedly failed to provide employees with correct agreements and records.
Potential class action against Retail Food Group dropped
5 Jul 18
Franchise Redress, however, claims Bannister Law did not make contact with RFG franchisees.
Rockpool Dining Group responds to pay allegations
3 Jul 18
Read the full statement here.
Collins Foods reports stronger net profit due to increase of KFC stores
27 Jun 18
The company's Australian KFC network consists of over 220 sites.
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.

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