McDonald’s opens $5m Crows Nest restaurant, creating 80 jobs
McDonald’s Crows Nest has opened with more than 80 jobs, joining local licensee Bernard Kelly’s North Shore restaurant network.
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The latest franchise news from Australia: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Nurse Next Door launches $1 million free care initiative
Nurse Next Door’s Australian master franchisees are funding $1 million in free care, with franchise partners coordinating local delivery.
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Fitness Cartel targets 60 clubs by 2030 as WA franchises grow
Fitness Cartel plans 60 clubs across Australia and New Zealand by 2030, with three WA franchise openings due before March 2027.
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LJ Hooker Terrigal changes hands after five-year succession
Matthew Farrugia takes full ownership of LJ Hooker Terrigal, with a premises move and plans to double the Central Coast business.
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Stepz Fitness opens Queensland clubs and signs Victorian sites
Stepz Fitness opens two Queensland clubs and builds a three-site Victorian pipeline, with its first Victorian opening expected in 2027.
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Court approves $12m funding fee in RAMS franchisee case
A $12 million litigation funding commission has been approved, with deductions leaving RAMS franchisees about 44 per cent of their settlement.
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Spudbar targets network doubling after store refresh
Spudbar reports sales growth at 17 of its 20 stores as it recruits franchise partners and aims to double its footprint within two years.
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Sharetea pays $39,600 over franchise dispute-cost terms
Sharetea has paid $39,600 after ACCC allegations over dispute-cost clauses and agreed to amend its Australian franchise agreements.
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RAMS franchise ruling puts good faith in termination spotlight
A Federal Court ruling on a Sydney RAMS franchise highlights decision-making duties and the limits of compensation for a lost business opportunity.
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Muzz Buzz Newman reports nearly 45% revenue growth
Newman franchisees report higher revenue and customer numbers after focusing on staff training, store culture and reinvestment.
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Rawsters launches mobile cafe franchise model in Perth
Perth’s Rawsters Mobile Cafe has launched a franchise model, with weekday trading and plans to expand into eastern states within five years.
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Wendy’s opens Seaford drive-thru as Australian network grows
Wendy’s fourth Australian restaurant opens in Seaford, with crew-led drive-thru ordering and a recruitment focus.
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Inchcape reviews Australian brands as volumes fall 50%
Inchcape has cut its margin forecast after Australian volumes halved, with a product review and a Deepal distribution handover ahead.
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Co-Pilot acquires Loanezi as it targets 100 Australian agencies
Co-Pilot Finance and Insurance has bought Queensland brokerage Loanezi as it pursues a national network of 100 agencies.
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Schnitz opens new franchise at Casey Central in Victoria
Franchise partners Shon and Elsa are operating Schnitz’s new Casey Central restaurant, which celebrated its opening with $5 schnitzels.
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McDonald’s Australia drops Monopoly as expansion continues
McDonald’s Australia has dropped Monopoly for 2026, switching to app-based deals while targeting 50 new restaurants by year-end.
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World Gym Australia passes 200,000 members, targets 100 clubs
World Gym Australia reports more than 200,000 members and nine new clubs as the fitness franchise targets 100 Australian locations by 2028.
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V.I.P. offers franchise recruitment role through Area Master
V.I.P. Home Services’ new Area Master programme lets existing and new franchisees recruit and train operators within its network.
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Anytime Fitness Australia names 2026 franchise award winners
Anytime Fitness Australia recognised franchisees and club teams at its annual conference, as membership passed 800,000 across 647 clubs.
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Retail leasing consistency on agenda at franchise CEO roundtable
Andrew Leigh highlighted retail leasing consistency and investment conditions at the inaugural franchise CEO roundtable in Canberra.
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Chicken Treat eyes WA growth as it marks 50 years
Chicken Treat sees opportunity in Western Australia’s growing suburbs as the 61-store chain marks its 50th anniversary.
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Australia progresses unfair contract protections for franchisees
The government is progressing broader unfair contract terms protections for franchisees, alongside work on leasing and workplace restrictions.
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Marcel Lal elected Franchise Council of Australia chair
Marcel Lal will lead the FCA alongside deputy chair Callum Mackay, with franchisee participation and regional engagement on the agenda.
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Just Better Care named in Australia’s 2026 franchise top 10
Just Better Care says franchise owner ratings secured its place in the 2026 Topfranchise Awards Overall Top 10.
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El Jannah wins four honours at QSR Media Awards 2026
El Jannah collected four honours at the QSR Media Awards 2026, with Australian restaurant brands recognised across 20 categories.
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Freedom Boat Club signs new Melbourne franchise
Freedom Boat Club plans a Central Melbourne opening before December 2026, with three local operators and an initial fleet of four boat models.
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Domino’s ANZ leadership reset puts franchise profits first
Andrew Gregory takes direct control of Domino’s Australia and New Zealand as the group faces pressure to improve franchise profitability.
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Ray White United Group opens ninth office in Quakers Hill
Peter Diamantidis has opened Ray White United Group’s ninth office after a year of team-building, with a tenth location planned before year-end.
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Zambrero appoints three Development Agents in Australia
Zambrero has named three Development Agents, putting its next phase of development in focus for Australia’s franchise community.
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Pizza Hut announces $10 million Australian store makeover
Pizza Hut plans a $10 million refresh of around 250 Australian stores, alongside changes to its website, app and delivery tracking.
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Pizza Hut plans 100-plus new Australian stores by 2030
Pizza Hut’s $10m Australian refresh combines a network-wide redesign with plans for more than 100 new stores by 2030.
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Roll’d slows franchise expansion to focus on profitability
Roll’d recorded 12.04% comparable growth in FY26 but is prioritising franchisee profitability, support systems and operating efficiency.
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Accor expects franchises to lead its Pacific hotel portfolio
Accor reports more than 150 franchised Australian hotels and expects franchises to exceed half its Pacific portfolio for the first time.
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Harcourts Para Hills prepares to open in South Australia
Misal Patel and Khushi Shah are bringing their sales and property management business to Harcourts after tripling their rent roll in two years.
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Australia’s REVL Training targets US franchise expansion
Australian-founded REVL Training is seeking US franchise partners, prioritising Florida as it targets more than 100 studios globally by 2028.
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ACCC franchise enforcement puts disclosure deadlines in focus
Recent ACCC enforcement outcomes highlight disclosure register updates and marketing fund obligations for Australia’s franchise community.
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Mike Baird steps down as Cricket Australia chair
Mike Baird has stepped down as Cricket Australia chair after NSW withheld support for the board’s Big Bash private investment decision.
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RAMS agrees $29.62m franchise termination settlement
RAMS has agreed a $29.62 million settlement over former franchisees’ claims involving terminated agreements and withheld trail commissions.
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Cricket Australia backs Big Bash private investment
Cricket Australia has agreed to invite private investment into the Big Bash Leagues, starting with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades franchise.
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Club Pilates wins WA Franchisor of the Year award
Club Pilates Australia has won the 2026 WA Franchisor of the Year Iron Ore Award, recognising operational leadership and franchise partner support.
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IHG signs 15-hotel Staybridge Suites deal for Australia
IHG and ALAND plan at least 15 Staybridge Suites hotels in Australia, with the first two franchise agreements signed for Western Sydney.
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Harcourts Foundation backs Victorian child grief charity
Harcourts Foundation has granted support to Wombat’s Wish, a Victorian charity offering free grief programmes for bereaved children.
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ULC and Pickleball Kingdom announce Australian franchise plans
ULC plans 50 Australian locations, while Pickleball Kingdom has signed a master franchise agreement covering Australia and New Zealand.
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