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Senate launches inquiry on franchising misconduct

Senate launches inquiry on franchising misconduct

Following recent controversies in the franchise sector, the Senate has started an inquiry into the operation and effectiveness of the country’s...

Domino's abandons pursuit of new enterprise bargaining agreement

Find out the Company's decision in the statement below.

Franchising industry to face parliamentary inquiry

The parliament will examine claims of unfair business models and lax regulation in the sector.

Damian Griffiths cited economic conditions for his personal insolvency

Find out the statement of Worrells Solvency on the bankruptcy of Damian Griffiths below.

Doughnut Time goes into liquidation

The remaining outlets were closed last week.

Restaurant Brands' sales soar 49% in Q4

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

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

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

RFG requests that the trading halt remain in place until the earlier of commencement of trading on March 2.

7-Eleven and ANZ Bank face class action

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

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

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

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

Chu has received legal letters over her new catering service named ‘Lady Chu’.

Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill 2017 to take effect

The Fair Work Amendment Bill passed both Houses of Parliament.

Government introduces harsher penalties for underpayment

Employers can now face penalties by up to 10 times for a new category of offenses.