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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The latest franchise news from Australia: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
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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