In today's edition, find out which Australian champion has teamed up with a national printing franchise to do their part for the community.  Also, do you know which franchise has just celebrated its 50th birthday?  And in our "Things that make you go hmmmm" column, we have a sweet little treat that may interest you if you love your cookies fresh out of the oven, but you simply can't cook!  Read these stories and many more in our News columns today.

This week we welcome a brand new opportunity to the Inside Franchising website.  Since 1999 the Bucking Bull franchise has grown to become Australia's largest roast and grill carvery in the country.  If you are looking for a franchise with the right mix of ingredients for you, then this may be the chance that you have been waiting for.  With franchises currently available nationwide, be sure to read all about this tasty offering today!

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From the Inside Franchising Team

Australian Olympic Gold Medallist and two times World Champion Cathy Freeman has been named the official ambassador for the HBF Activ City to Surf.

Iconic Australia sportswoman Freeman will take part in the 12km charity run on 31 August 2008, and her message to the community is clear: “Join me as I put on my running shoes and take part in this fantastic event”.

The 34th annual HBF Activ City to Surf hopes to attract more than 35,000 competitors and raise money for Activ to assist people with disabilities in Western Australia.

Sponsoring all the printing for the event, from entry forms to posters, is Worldwide Online Printing, a national printing organisation which was founded in Perth and now has more than 80 print centres across Australia.

“We’re thrilled to be able to help out such an iconic Perth event and a great fundraising cause,” said John Stangeland, Worldwide’s WA State Manager and a keen supporter of the yearly race.

“Some of the Worldwide centres involved are also going to enter teams in the event – we might not be the fastest runners on the day, but with this printing sponsorship we’re doing our bit to help get the fun and colour of the City to Surf out into the WA community.”

The HBF Activ City to Surf suits people of all levels of fitness; competitors can choose to take part in the BankWest Half Marathon, the Channel Nine 12km Run, the 12km Walk, the 11km Wheelchair event and the 4km walk/run.

All participants will be timed, maintaining HBF Activ City to Surf’s status as the largest officially timed event in the southern hemisphere.

Registrations and open and potential competitors can pick up an entry form from any of the participating Worldwide centres: Joondalup, Wangara, Fremantle, O’Connor, Belmont, Bentley, Gosnells, East Perth, West Perth, Subiaco, Osborne Park and Balcatta.

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Reinvigorated as Australia’s leading voice, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) this week announced its re-launch, claiming its place as the national leader in Australia’s $292 billion retail industry.

Since his appointment in November last year, ARA’s Executive Director Richard Evans has been leading the revival of the 90 year-old association heralding a truly national approach to retailing and retail representation in Australia.

“ARA is the peak industry body for retail employers and it is incumbent on us to represent and service members and the retail sector in policy development, employment relations, education and training, and career opportunities. The ARA had lost its way and failed to deliver on promises for some time. It is our duty to take back that space and own it again,” Evans said

As part of the reinvigoration, the ARA has established member policy committees as forums for advice and recruited leading experts in employment relations, corporate affairs and retail services.

“The ARA will also be re-invigorating revenue streams and facilitate a greater voice for all the disparate retail associations out in the market place,” Evans said.

“The addition of senior executives experienced in retail and political issues is integral to the ARA’s growth and member prosperity. The new team brings strong collective experience and skills to assist the ARA in reclaiming a strong, clear voice in the media and as a lobbyist to all levels of Government on issues close to the heart retailers.

“Former Federal member of parliament Phil Barresi will lead the employment relations unit with former retail chain CEO James Roper driving retail services and member benefits. In addition experienced public relations practitioner Jennifer Cromarty will manage the ARA’s corporate affairs unit spear-heading ARA’s mandate to drive a strong voice for the retail sector in media and government circles,” Evans said.

With a new website and new look and feel, the ARA will also be strongly focused on delivering education and training through the ARA Retail Institute and launching a new, truly national awards program for 2008,” Evans said.

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is the peak industry body in Australia’s $292 billion retail sector which employs over 1.2 million people. As an incorporated employer body under the Workplace Relations Act and with a range of member services including business consulting, policy development, advocacy and education, the ARA supports and represents over 5000 members throughout Australia. Visit www.retail.org.au or call 1300 368 041.

Bucking Bull Roast & Grill is a boutique carvery with outlets located primarily in shopping centre food courts across Australia. With a Best Practice franchise business model, Bucking Bull is providing business seekers with a stunning opportunity that delivers results.

Franchising opportunities are currently available Australia wide.

10 BUCKING GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE BUCKING BULL

1. OPPORTUNITY
With 24 stores in Qld, WA and NSW and many more in the planning stage, Bucking Bull has a well developed franchise system but is small enough to treat you as an individual.

2. POPULARITY
With breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack menus, the hugely popular product range entices customers all day.

3. QUALITY COOKING
The secret process guarantees juicy, tender roast meats with less fat than those cooked by conventional roasting.

4. LOCATION
Stores are located where customers pass by all day - in the busy food courts of major shopping centres.

5. COACHING
Franchise Owners and staff are trained in every aspect of the business from day one then coached and supported continuously as the business grows.

6. MARKETING
Our strong branding, stylish marketing material and ongoing marketing coaching gives every Franchise Owner the tools and skills to grow their business.

7. SETUP
Franchise Owners are given full support with the store design and fit out process.

8. PURCHASING
Group purchasing power provides Franchise Owners with access to quality products at excellent discounts.

9. INFORMATION
The Bucking Bull intranet and Point of Sale systems provide Franchise Owners with instant access to key information and business tools to monitor and grow their business.

10. SECURITY
As a long term member of the Franchising Council of Australia, Bucking Bull complies with all requirements of the Franchising Code.

Interested?

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With 144 outlets nationally, Bright Eyes Sunglass Stores Australia is expanding.  Limited sites are being offered to success driven people.  Locations which will soon become available include Rousehill, Forster, Tamworth and Watergarden, New South Wales. 

Interested?

Click here for more information on Bright Eyes

Pizza Hut Celebrates 50th Anniversary. On May 31, 1958, the doors of a little pizzeria in Wichita, Kansas, opened to serve a thin-crust pizza to a small community. Fifty years later, that pizzeria has grown into a chain of more than 10,000 restaurants around the world serving pizza and more.

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The chairman of drive-through coffee franchise Muzz Buzz has blasted Australia’s local government system for hampering the growth of small business ahead of the group’s expansion into Brisbane and overseas markets this year.

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ActionCOACH, a US based business coaching franchise, has sold its regional franchise for Melbourne, Australia. The regional franchise has been awarded to Darren Reddy, who will operate from his Ormond Office in Melbourne. Prior to joining ActionCOACH Darren had 10 years' experience in the corporate world.

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Interested in the latest news from the ACCC?

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A group franchisees of embattled jewellery chain Kleins seem set to join with an unnamed company to make a bid for the company, which was placed in administration recently with $20 million of debts.

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Australian pizza maker Eagle Boys Pizza has appointed award-winning digital marketing agency XCOM Media to spearhead the development of an e-business strategy for the company.

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A judge has slammed both the dishonest conduct of mobile phone franchise Allphones and the dodgy actions of a franchisee in a Federal Court decision relating to withheld commission payments.

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From the Inside Franchising
“Things that make you go hmmmm ..." Department:

Kookie Krazy have opened a new "create your own cookie" retail franchise in Thousand Oaks, California, USA. Kookie Krazy offers six kinds of dough and more than 40 add-in toppings. Customers mix in their own ingredients to make a large cookie in any shape they want.  Their slogan is "you make 'em, we bake 'em" !  Now that's what we call food for thought ... !

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Ella Baché Age Protection

Ella Baché’s new range of age defying treatment products provides a fusion of nature and technology. Combining active ingredients including White Lotus, French Lavender Oil, Hazelnut, Wheat Germ, Musk Rose Oil, Olive Squalane and White Tea; each chosen specifically for its ability to act in synch with the skin’s natural function to correct the signs of fatigue, wrinkles and a dull complexion.

Combined with an exclusive 3D Shield, our Age Protection range protects during the day against environmental aggressors like pollution, smoke and free radicals that cause oxidative stress resulting in premature aging. The skin regains its energy and resilience against the damages of time. Your youthful glow is restored!

Ella Baché’s Age Protection range includes 4 retail products:

• Bulle d’Energie Anti-Temps Smoothing Energy Booster – a silky smooth, intensive treatment to re-boost the skin’s energy, delivering immediate re-plumping and smoothing effect. Visible results within 15 days! 20ml $99.
• Bulle de Jour Anti-Temps Age Protection Cream – a rich comforting cream that corrects and protects the skin from external aggressors. Nourishes, smoothes wrinkles and gives the skin a radiant glow. 50ml $114.
• Bulle de Nuit Anti-Temps Intensive Relaxing and Renewal Night Cream – a rich velvet-textured cream that relaxes, de-stresses and deeply regenerates the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. 50ml $116.
• Bulle Regard Anti-Temps Eye Contour Gel – a delicate, anti-puffiness, anti-dark circle, wrinkle smoothing eye gel that provides instant results. 15ml $90.

Key Active Ingredients:

White Lotus Eauligo: Energising liquid from the petals of the white lotus flower. It revitalises skin, stimulates cellular metabolism and facilitates oxygenation.

MG-relax ®: (Magnesium and Blue Lotus) A natural stress reliever that helps to fight fatigue and smooth out lines and wrinkles.

Glycofilm®: Acts as a physical barrier against the harmful effects of pollutants, heavy metals and tobacco.

Quintescine® (peptide): Anti-free radical that fights against UVA rays and protects
cellular DNA.

The unique action of each ingredient works to protect and repair against lipoperoxidation (attacks on the cell membranes), protein oxidation (enzymatic attack on collagen and elastin fibres), DNA alteration (due to cell membrane breakdown) and protects against sun damage to the cells.

By day the skin is protected and signs of ageing corrected, resulting in a youthful glow. By night the skin relaxesand stress diminishes, while a deep regenerating process begins...

For skin good enough to eat.

Ella Baché Skincare is available from Ella Baché salons and David Jones stores nationally. For stockists call 1 800 789 234 or visit our location finder at www.ellabache.com.au.

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