No Secrets
There are many ways to describe the approach the Cohen family has taken to achieve continued business growth. Risk taking is not one of them...

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The Conversion Model
Franchising can be a good move for a business in a tough economic climate , but the business model has to be right from the beginning. Report: Tony...

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Diary of a New Franchisor
How does a family business operating successfully for 72 years approach the task of becoming a franchise? Here Shingle Inn director Andrew Bellchambers reflects on some of the...

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Sector continues strong growth
Continued strong growth in the franchising sector over the past two years is the key finding of the 'Franchising Australia 2008' survey. A picture of the franchising...

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What did you consider when coming up with your company's brand image?
We asked two of our experts... What did you consider when coming up with your company's brand image?   ADRIAN MCFEDRIES, DC STRATEGY The selection of the brand...

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Cafe out of steam
Starbucks failed here because of its poor coffee, poor location and poor strategy, writes Cameron Cooper. An abandoned store in Bay Street, Port Melbourne, stands as a symbol...

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Franchising faces shakeout
The franchise industry is likely to go through a huge ownership shakeout over the next 12 to 18 months and will require a large surge in capital, says...

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Crossing the chasm
Are you ready for the life changing effect of running your own franchised business? How much money are you prepared to loose? Take a step back for a...

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Test of Strength
A strong economy has been kind to the 2008 BRW Fast Starters, but will they withstand the shocks of the future? Report: Tony Blackie...

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Franchising Round Table 2008
Franchising is becoming an increasingly popular way for Australians to manage their own business and build their wealth. Being part of a franchise gives business owners the advantage...

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Test the waters first before diving in
In the second of a two-part series, Damien Lynch looks at some of the issues for Australian franchisors considering franchising in New Zealand .   Rod Young ,...

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Services expander seeks self starters
  By Susannah Moran Firms   A Strategy, franchising and international consulting company is expanding into legal services. But young lawyers wanting high base salaries need not apply....

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High calibre of applicants sees two chosen for Melbourne internship
A new internship programme with Australian- based strategy, franchising and international consulting firm DC Strategy has been expanded from one to two positions after the company’s head was...

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Dream makers
As home buyers are faced with an increasingly intricate maze of home loans, the guiding role of broker takes on a new relevance. Domini Stuart reports that there...

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Fast food with a twist
Food retail has long been one of the franchise specialities of choice. But now, the sector is undergoing a health evolution. Domini Stuart explores the sector's transformation and...

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Business mind-set
The treatment of mental health takes on a corporate attitude. By Jacqui Walker The burgeoning franchise sector is claiming new converts ‑ psychologists. Registered psychologist Mary Magalotti and...

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Matchbox chain to expand outlets
Working as a civil engineer, overseeing part of the $2 billion CityLink project, is seemingly a world away from working in a gift shop.   But David Cohen...

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Good way to do business
From humble beginnings, the franchise sector has developed into an $80 billion industry, providing jobs for more than 600,000 people. Nearly 1000 different franchise operations are in Australia...

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Brand Republic: Franchising in regional Australia
Franchised businesses are rejuvenating regional Australia. With more franchises per capita in Australia than anywhere else in the world, franchising is becoming increasingly important to Australia's rural economy....

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Franchises ride the 'wellness wave'
Tapping into the health food market, Australian franchises are riding the 'wellness wave' and taking a bite out...

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Happy Shopping
After success in design and distribution, the logical next step for Happy House is the big move into retail by Jacqui Walker David Buck loves standing in his...

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The Franchise Fantastics
Australia’s top franchises are thriving despite facing some serious constraints on future growth. The Australian franchise boom seems unstop­pable. More than 150 new fran­chise chains have emerged in...

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Janine Allis - Money for Juice
The day Adelaide ran out of bananas was the day the business community stood up and took notice of the burgeoning juice sector and in particular Janine Allis...

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Healthy Vision Becomes a Habit
Katherine Sampson shared the same aspirations as many women – namely to strike a happy balance between work and family. Part of that juggling act was running a...

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Hot Franchises
The glory days for franchises are over, but their future is secure. By Jacqui Walker The franchising boom is ending. The $80-billion franchising sector has experienced stunning growth...

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A Way of Life
Running a sandwich shop has led to a much bigger enterprise for one eager entrepreneur. Healthy Habits Rank: 7 Business: Sandwiches Franchises: 20 Turnover 2004-05: $5 million Growth:...

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Cafe Brands Stay Separate for Bigger Bite
In its fight for retail outlet numbers, Foodco is following a policy of divide and rule, writes Damien Lynch. Foodco Group Pty Ltd claims that keeping its Muffin...

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Confection Connection
As Darrell Lea fights to regain momentum, franchising is being considered for the first time.  After 80 years in business, the confectionery manufacturer and retailer Darrell Lea was...

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Hopefuls Must Proceed Warily
The rapid growth and in­creasing popularity of fran­chises means that up to 15,000 franchise opportunities are available in Australia each year, according to business expert Rod Young ....

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