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Edition One Hundred and Forty of The Insider Delivering franchising news and opportunities since 2005 |
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Hello and welcome to The Insider. Each week we source business, franchise and finance news from across Australia and around the globe - this week's edition is packed with all the latest. In today's news:
Also this week: ~ Find out which food retailers are not playing by the rules when it comes to hygiene. ~ I'll drink to that! How 'cocooning' is adding to the success of the local bottleshop. ~ Buyer beware! A new warning about franchising 'cowboys' and how to avoid them. And: ~ A franchise adds an old family favourite to the mix! These stories and many many more in today's edition of The Insider. Enjoy! From the Inside Franchising Team
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| WENDY'S YOUTH SUPPORT HELPS LOCAL STUDENTS HIT THE TRACK | ||
Students from Salisbury High, Golden Grove High School and Thomas More College attended an annual sports carnival hosted by SASRAPID – the South Australian Sport and Recreation Association for People with Integration Difficulties – with assistance from Wendy’s Youth Support* grant. “The sports carnival is held annually and provides the opportunity for young people who have an integration difficulty (intellectual and other disabilities which may affect the integration of a person into regular community activities) to try their skills at a range of sport, recreation and leisure activities,” said TRAC Project Officer Mike Fidge. “We rely on funding to ensure we can continue to offer our services so we were really pleased to receive a $1,000 grant from Wendy’s Youth Support – a national fundraising program which was set up to support Australia’s disadvantaged children and youth.” TRAC Project Manager, Mark Fidge with Wendy's Samantha Sturm Wendy’s Youth Support was launched to help provide a brighter future for some of Australia’s less fortunate youth. The program offers grants from $500 up to $3,000 to local charities that support young people. “The grant enabled us to purchase new sporting equipment which means it will benefit this year’s participants as well as students who take part in the program for years to come,” Mike said. As part of the sports carnival, students will be placed in teams to try a number of sports including volleyball, football, netball and cricket thanks to the assistance of state sporting organisations. “The feedback we get from students about this initiative is really positive – anyone who has played a team sport will know the value of learning how to work with a team and feeling like you’re a part of that team,” Mike said. For Peter Lokan, Wendy’s General Manager Marketing, supporting Australia’s young people was an obvious choice for Wendy’s. “A large number of our staff and customers are children or teenagers, which is one of the reasons we believe this program is so important. It’s a meaningful way for Wendy’s to make a contribution to local communities across the country,” Mr Lokan said. To find out more about Wendy’s Youth Support and for information on how to apply for a grant or donate, click here to visit Wendy's profilt for links Click here for information about Wendy's Franchising Opportunities available today
*The Wendy’s Foundation Account is a sub-fund of the CAF Community Fund (ABN 75 706 087 297), Level 10, 56 Berry Street, North Sydney NSW 2060. Fundraising licences held by CAF Community Fund.
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| CONTOURS APPOINTS NEW CEO | ||||
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Contours Women’s Fitness Franchise, one of Australia’s fastest growing franchises, has appointed a new CEO, Justin Wilshaw. Mr. Wilshaw joined Contours in January 2009 and has extensive experience operating as a franchisee and franchisor of major franchise brands. Mr. Wilshaw’s vision for Contours over the next 12 months is to continue to expand operations in Australia, with specific focus on Queensland and South Australia. As a first priority, he is currently in the process of developing and implementing a five year strategic plan for the business which will direct growth of the company moving forward. Through this, he aims to deliver improved benefits to members and provide greater return on investment for franchisees. “I really believe in the franchise model and have seen how the entrepreneurial sprit can drive both individual and corporate success,” said Mr. Wilshaw. He continued, “Developing this young brand further is a motivating challenge, especially since it is already winning awards for its remarkable expansion.” Prior to this role, he was a General Manager at Delaware North Companies Australia which focussed on travel, entertainment and accommodation. In addition to his current role at Contours, Justin’s franchise experience is vast. Before his position at Delaware North Companies, he held positions at Boost Juice and at the Burger King Corporation. Preceding Mr. Wilshaw, Dave Hundt served as Contours CEO from the brand’s inception in 2005. During this time, Mr. Hundt saw an opportunity to establish the Contours strong product and business model in a quickly developing market segment (express fitness), growing the brand to over 200 studios with more than 50,000 members. He still sits as a member of the Board of Directors.
As one of the first express fitness product to specifically target women between the ages of 35 & 75, Contours has become one of Australia’s fastest growing franchises with an average of two Contours studios opening every week. In a clear sign of the success that Contours offers its franchisees, over 40% of franchisees now operate multiple units. Contours is a unique fitness concept for women on the go, based on an innovative 29 minute workout program that combines the latest weight-bearing equipment specifically designed for women with an intensive cardio workout in a small studio environment. Click here for information about Contours Franchising Opportunities available today |
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Biscuit lovers can now enjoy their favourite Arnott’s treat in a muffin, following the launch of the new bb’s cafe muffin range. Available at bb’s cafes across Australia from 29 March to 2 May, the three muffin flavours incorporate well-known Arnott’s biscuit favourites, including Tim Tam™, Arnott’s Mint Slice™ and Gingernut™. The muffins are part of a series of product collaborations between Arnott’s and bb’s cafe-owner Retail Food Group, which also owns the Michel’s Patisserie, Donut King and Brumby’s Bakeries franchise systems. |
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Bye, Bye Baby Girl ... ? A Tasmanian company director will face court for allegedly telling her teenage employees it would be "bye, bye baby girl" if they did not sign workplace agreements which reduced their salaries. Click here for more about this story _______________
Like to earn an extra $1 million ... step one: buy a suit and tie ... Recent studies have shown that Australian women can expect to earn about $1 million less than men over their working lives. Think a tertiary might lessen the gap? Think again ! Click here for more about this story _______________
I'll drink to that! In the space of 12 months, turnover at liquor stores has increased almost 20 per cent, with $697 million spent buying alcohol in February alone. Consumers are staying home more often, 'cocooning', and liquor shops and take-away outlets are among the winners. Click here for details of this story _______________
This year marks the 150th anniversary of John Danks and Son Pty Ltd, Australia’s leading hardware and garden centre group.
Since opening the business is 1859, the Danks name has been synonymous with local expertise, innovation and customer focus. Today, Danks is Australia’s leading distributor of hardware and garden products, comprising three thriving retail brands - Home Timber and Hardware, Thrifty-Link Hardware and Plants Plus Garden Centres - with membership of more than 600 independent hardware retailers throughout Australia. Click here to request more information about Danks _______________ Buyer Beware ! In an an interview with The Daily Telegraph, ACCC deputy chairman Michael Schaper has warned: "As times get tougher, you find that there are a number of cowboys who emerge out of the woodwork and starting selling franchises that no one has heard about before." Click here for more on this story
"For a $100,000 business, that’s 100 hours of research, or about two and half weeks full-time work. That might sound like a lot of research, but a bit of time invested up front can save a franchisee from the devastating consequences of hasty and ill-considered investment decision." Jason says. Click here to view full article
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Find out which retailers are selling food which is 'not quite right' ... would you like some extra vermin with that? Did you know that there is a website which lists all the latest food businesses to be named and shamed? Well, there is! So if you want to know which businesses to avoid if you don’t like vermin, cigarettes or other dodgy things in your food, then be sure to Click here for details of this story _______________
Experts say that the $900 stimulus payments will be delivered – one way or another ! Click here for more about this story _______________
Dining out still in the household budget According to a leading industry analyst, even an economic crisis won't change the eating habits of Australians. We still include a night out as part of our regular spending ~ how often and where we go, however, is another matter altogether ... Click here to see where the average Aussie is spending their money _______________
"No thanks, I'm just browsing" The Australian Newspaper reports that women's fashion retailers have borne the brunt of a fall in retail spending in February. Official figures this week showed retail sales fell 2 per cent in February, traditionally a poor month for the industry, but one that was made worse by the tough economic conditions. Click here for details of this story ________________
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