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Director of Price Attack Franchising, Carol Jarred (pictured), has been declared the 2009 “Franchise Woman of the Year” at the Franchise Council of Australia’s (FCA) Awards Evening. Carol Jarred co-owns the 128-store strong national company, which specialises in professional hair care, with her husband Barry Jarred who is the Managing Director. Carol said she had [...]
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Keran Wicks (pictured) is the founder and Managing Director of The Network Group, a leading player in Australia’s $1 billion home entertainment industry. As the only woman in the world to run a movie rental group, Keran has spoken at international industry conferences; her unique perspectives and strong work ethic have made her a respected [...]
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Women in Franchising (WIF), an initiative of the Franchise Council of Australia, and Westpac have partnered together to provide more education on business matters for women in the franchising industry. WIF Committee Chair Kate Johnson said the FCA’s research findings were the main reason behind WIF’s decision to form the partnership. “Through research the FCA [...]
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When Te-Anu Braidie (pictured) returned from her dream vacation in Egypt, the wife and mother of two worried that her employer’s sudden decision to sell the business could leave her without a job. With the global economic crisis in full swing, she knew that if the worst should happen, her chances of finding another job [...]
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Pitch Club provides aspiring entrepreneurs of all ages with the opportunity to connect with investors, business angels, venture capitalists and other entrepreneur enthusiasts. Pitch Club is a fun, fast and furious business networking event like no other and offers entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their ideas from a miniature boxing ring to an audience of potential [...]
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Bakers Delight, Australia’s most successful retail bakery franchise, today announced plans for further expansion across its Australian, New Zealand and Canadian operations in 2009. While much of the retail sector is feeling the pinch of the global financial crisis and in cut-back mode, Bakers Delight is trending positively against the economic downturn. As part of [...]
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In an economic environment where the news seems to go from bad to worse, interest in the franchising industry is growing daily with exhibitors queuing to be part of the Franchising & Business Opportunities Expos in 2009. Half of the floor space at the Sydney Expo has already been sold, despite the event being still [...]
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During their most recent visit to Australia, the founders of Curves, Gary and Diane Heavin spoke to Australian Women Online about the history of Curves and the couple’s passion for helping women to achieve optimal health and well being. When husband and wife team, Gary and Diane Heavin (pictured) opened their first Curves club in [...]
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Western Australia’s Bronwyn Butcher (pictured) became one half of a historic double when her Frontline Retail recruitment office in Perth was crowned WA Franchisee of the Year in the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards. Part of the Frontline Recruitment Group, Bronwyn will now compete with Brisbane’s Frontline Retail agency owners [...]
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Mrs. Fields Cookies are famous around the world for baking cookies made to a traditional recipe with no colours and no preservatives. There are almost 500 Mrs. Fields stores in 19 countries, including 17 stores in Australia. Mrs. Fields Cookies Australia is now looking for new franchisees to join this dynamic and growing company. Mrs. [...]
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