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Edition One Hundred and Forty Four 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 news this week -
Also in today's edition: ~ Want to do something really special for your Mum this Mother's Day? Make her day with one of these very special treats! Plus: ~ Do you know which Australian capital city's retail rents are regarded as amongst the most expensive in the world? (You might be surprised - we were!)
These stories plus many many more in this edition of The Insider. Join us again next week for more news and updates from around the globe.
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| QUEENSLAND'S FAVOURITE PIE GOES NATIONAL |
Nothing is more Australian than an Aussie meat pie! Now after 6 years since opening their first store in Ipswich, Big Dad’s Pies celebrates with the expansion into their new manufacturing facility at Heathwood, in Brisbane’s south. CEO Stephen Donnelly and Big Dad receiving a commemorative plaque for the new production facility from General Manager Dean Atkins
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| SHEED'S JOINS BAKERS TO RAISE ONE MILLION FOR BREAST CANCER | ||
Bakers Delight bakeries alongside Kevin Sheedy and breast cancer survivors, have joined forces to kick off the Pink Bun fundraising campaign in an effort to raise $1million for Australian’s affected by breast cancer. The ‘Pink Bun’ fundraising campaign will see over 630 Bakers Delight bakeries donate 100% of the sale of their Pink Finger Buns to Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) from 23 April – 13 May 2009. And it’s not just Sheeds showing his support; in a team effort he will be joined by other sporting stars to promote the campaign to support women with breast cancer. Ironman - Zane Holmes, Hair stylist - Joh Bailey, West Coast Eagle - Tom Swift and Hokeyroo’s Kate Hollywood are among them. Breast cancer survivor and CEO of BCNA Lyn Swinburne said, “There is nothing more special than having your whole community behind you when you are on your breast cancer journey.” “Walking into a bakery with our pink ladies all over the wall, the Bakers Delight staff dressed in pink and seeing the customers put their donations straight into our tins is very special. Our women really feel supported.” Most importantly, money raised will help BCNA continue to distribute My Journey Kits to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The My Journey Kit is a comprehensive information kit distributed free of charge anywhere in Australia. “Over 13,000 women and 100 men will need BCNA’s support in 2009. The Pink Bun campaign enables us to help these families,” Swinburne said. Since 2000, Bakers Delight has raised more than $2.7million which goes a long way towards helping support thousands of breast cancer survivors and their families in Australia. Customers are also encouraged to leave personal tributes for loved ones affected by breast cancer on Pink Lady silhouettes to be displayed in the Bakers Delight store. The public can get behind the efforts of their favourite bakery and vote for them online as they vie for the annual Pink Award. To find out more visit www.pinkbun.com.au
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High Tea makes its comeback for Mother’s Day
The age-old art of High Tea is back, with many Australians brewing up an elaborate treat for their mums this Mother’s Day. Australian cake maker Michel’s Patisserie is catering to the trend, giving time-poor and cash-strapped “big kids” a High Tea Gift Box. The gift box is available for $16.90 at Michel’s Patisserie’s 340+ cake shops across Australia from 24 April to 10 May. Featuring 12 petite cakes, the box includes three mini chocolate éclairs, three mini scones, three cocktail sized mixed fruit flans and three chocolate mousse tarts. Michel’s Patisserie Marketing Manager Pia Harrison said the Mother’s Day High Tea Gift Box was a unique way to indulge mums’ tastebuds without breaking the bank. “Instead of swinging by your local servo or grocery store to pick up a daggy bunch of flowers, why not treat your mum with something unique and thoughtful, but also easy and affordable from the comfort of home,” she said. “Along with serving Michel’s High Tea Gift Box, just pop the kettle on and make some simple ribbon sandwiches (without the crust, of course) and you will have created a traditional high tea - a fun way to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day. “Mums love sweet things, but even more they love to spend time with their children. For the countless loads of washing, sleepless nights and broken windows, saying thank you to our mums this Mother’s Day is the least we can do!” For a delicious way to thank mum for all she has done, Michel’s has also launched a Tim Tam Mud Cake to celebrate Mother’s Day. The treats compliment Michel’s signature, award-winning coffee.
There are more than 340 Michel’s Patisserie stores operating across Australia, employing about 3,100 staff and serving around 26 million cups of coffee and 9.5 million slices of cake each year. The Michel’s Patisserie franchise network is owned and managed by Retail Food Group (RFG), a leading Australian retail food brand manager and franchisor. RFG is the franchisor and intellectual property owner of the Donut King, bb’s café, Brumby’s and Michel’s Patisseries systems. Click here for more information about Michel's Patisserie Franchise Opportunities available now Brumby’s mousse tarts treat mums Brumby’s Bakeries has partnered with Arnott’s for Mother’s Day, launching a Tim Tam Mousse Tart to tickle the tastebuds of mums across Australia. Brumby’s Tim Tam Mousse Tarts are delicate pastry cups filled with swirls of chocolate mousse and crowned with an Arnott’s Tim Tam. They are available at Brumby’s 300+ bakeries until 10 May for just $6.90 per six pack. Brumby’s Marketing Manager Michelle McBride said the tarts were the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. “Mother’s Day is all about spending time with your mum and letting her know just how much she means to you,” she said. “From Spiderman bandaids and neatly pressed school uniforms to freshly baked treats and extra pocket money, mums are certainly modern day heroes. “That’s why we created something extra special this year at Brumby’s to help kids young and old thank their mums for all they have done. “Mum’s love chocolate, and for under $7 you can spoil your mum with a box of the delicious chocolate treats. “So be sure to swing my Brumby’s on your way to mum’s place on Sunday, and pick up a box of Tim Tam Mousse Tarts to surprise your mum this Mother’s Day!” Brumby’s operates more than 300 stores across Australia, employing over 3,300 staff and serving more than 700,000 Australians a week. Brumby’s is owned and managed by ASX listed Retail Food Group Limited (RFG), a leading Australian retail food brand manager and franchisor.
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Australian Pharmaceuticals Industries has lifted its interim net profit by 8.7 per cent to $6.7 million despite a difficult retail climate. API's retail business, under the Priceline banner, "encountered a volatile and fluctuating market but was able to maintain very good like-for-like growth", managing director Stephen Roche told the Australian. The 320 Priceline stores, which sell toiletries, and hair and beauty products, had strong comparable store revenue growth of 5.7 per cent, but margins were lower. Despite the economic contraction, the brand added 16 new franchised stores in the first half. Click here for more about this story _______________ Westpac's interim numbers show a sharp increase in small business loans that have started to sour, particularly in cases where the lending is worth $2 million to $15 million. Click here for more about this story _______________ . Peak retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said the 2.2 percent growth in retail turnover for March was in line with predictions and showed signs of slow recovery as cashed-up consumers re-entered the market without guilt. _______________ Brisbane retail rents top list "Brisbane retail space is regarded as amongst the most expensive in the world" according to a recent report. Click here for more about this story _______________ Apples anyone? Apple are set to open their fourth Australian retail store on the Gold Coast. Click here for more about this story _______________ ACCC News Information to help business and consumers to understand the 'Clarity in pricing' amendments to the Trade Practices Act 1974 has been issued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The amendments, which take effect on 25 May, require if businesses choose to advertise a part of the price of a particular product or service, they must also provide a single figure that reflects the total price to be paid. Click here for more about this story Interested in all the latest news from the ACCC, including details of a hair replacement ex-franchise who has been fined for providing false and misleading information. > Click here to visit the ACCC News Centre. |
Do you know: Which food and beverage firm has the most impact in Asia Pacific? Click here for the answer _______________ USA - Denny's Corp. is continuing its plan to increase its percentage of franchise-owned units, which should result in new-restaurant growth, executives said at the company’s first quarter conference. Click here for more about this story _______________ Kleenmaid - According to an exclusive report in the Courier Mail, the son of Kleenmaid founder Andrew Young is claiming $300,000 against his father's company, saying the collapse of the appliance retailer has left him "financially screwed". Click here for more about this story _______________ Gerry Harvey said he had no idea why Harvey Norman's share price jumped almost 13 per cent in three days. Click here for more about this story In related news: Slowing consumer spending in uncertain economic times will increase the risk associated with Harvey Norman shares, analysts say. They also say Harvey Norman may exit the Irish market, where its stores have underperformed.
Click here for more about this story _______________ Treasurer, Wayne Swan has been buoyed by new data showing Australians are returning to the shops as he prepares to deliver a tough federal Budget. Official retail sales figures out yesterday show recession-wary Australians spent a record $19.3 billion in March as the Rudd Government began rolling out its one-off $900 cash bonuses. The spending was 2.2 per cent higher than February's sales figures and four times more than economists had predicted. Click here for more about this story _______________ Westfield says it has Australian shoppers to thank after they collectively helped to offset a disastrous result from its overseas operations. Click here for more about this story _______________
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