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Edition One Hundred and Fifty Three of The Insider

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Hello and welcome to this week's edition of The Insider.

In news this week -

~  Three announcements from a major franchise

~  A touch of international cuisine for Australian dinner tables

~ ARA calls on AIRC to follow Fair Pay Commission lead

~  Franchise's $5 million buy back

~ Franchise giveaway - 6 to be won!

Plus, in our Odd Spot News:

~  Franchise in hot water over its advertising -

Would you like a religious insult or a dwarf with that burger?

And don't miss all the news about::

~ Franchise openings; closures; and awards

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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ARA calls on AIRC to follow Fair Pay Commission lead

Peak retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has presented at the Australian Industrial Relations Commissions (AIRC) hearings for award modernisation transitional issues.

ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman said as the only retail body representing retailers at the AIRC hearings, the ARA called for the full five year transitional period to be utilised when introducing the new retail award.

"Right now, increased wage bills will simply be unsustainable for smaller retailers who have said they will shed staff to cope with the new laws. They need the full transitional period to stagger the impact of increased wage bills over five years," Zimmerman said.

"Earlier this month, the Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC) made a landmark decision to maintain minimum wages at current levels to protect jobs and support stronger economic recovery. The same rationale must be applied to any increase in wage bills as a result of the modern retail award.

"The AFPC recognised increased labour costs wouldn't be absorbed by retail employers who are only just beginning to recover after over 12 months of reduced consumer demand. The AIRC must follow this lead when considering the five year phase-in of the average 14 percent wage bill increase small retailers will face when the modern award is introduced*.

"If the full transition period isn't utilised, retailers will be faced with three options: further casualisation of the retail workforce; shedding staff and reducing weekend trading. The culmination of these alternatives will result in increased job insecurity and a failure to meet consumer demand," Zimmerman said.

The ARA is particularly concerned about sharp increases to labour costs in the following areas:
. Casual loadings;
. Changes to retail employment classifications;
. Clothing and laundry allowances; and
. Penalties for ordinary time worked on Sundays.

For over 105 years, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has been the peak industry body in Australia's $292 billion retail sector which employs over 1.5 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 promotes and protects over 5000 independent and national retailers throughout Australia. Visit www.retail.org.au or call 1300 368 041.

BRUMBY'S BAKES 'TRES BON' INTERNATIONAL BREADS

Adding a touch of international cuisine to Australian dinner tables, Brumby’s has ventured across the globe to develop a range of international breads for household chefs.

Launched in time to celebrate France’s Bastille Day on 14 July, the promotion of the worldly range of artisan breads includes French Provencale or Champagne Loaf from France, Ciabatta and Pane de Casa from Italy and Sour Dough from San Francisco.

Brumby’s Bakery Marketing Manager Michelle McBride said Brumby’s new international bread range was baked fresh in store every day.

“In the current economic climate, we’ve found our customers want delicious fresh bread with an affordable price tag, but they are also after a little luxury,” she said.

“Offering warm, fresh and crusty breads inspired by European and American tastebuds is certainly a way to satisfy the hunger for those little luxuries when times get a bit tougher.

“Apart from gourmet breads from France, Italy and San Francisco, many of our bakeries will also make Turkish bread, Bavarian Rye and Kythera.”

From 13 July to 2 August, every time a customer purchases bread from Brumby’s international bread range, they will receive a free French Bread Stick.

Brumby’s operates more than 300 stores across Australia, employing over 3,300 staff and serving more than 700,000 Australians a week.   

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Mortgage Choice improvements flowing in thick and fast

Three announcements Mortgage Choice has made over recent weeks demonstrate the nationwide franchisor’s determination in marking its territory as Australia’s leading mortgage broker and a company that is building strong value for all key stakeholders, especially its franchisees:

As Mortgage Choice CEO Michael Russell says, “Every time we broaden our service offering, we empower our franchisees. Mortgage Choice remains a mortgage broker at its core but additional products and services obviously deliver additional income to our franchisees and the company as a whole. We are working hard to identify opportunities that add value and help us improve upon the superior service we provide Australians.”

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Legislation to effect small business

The initial phase of the Rudd Government's Fair Work Act 2009 came into effect on July 1, replacing the former WorkChoice legislation and experts are warning that many businesses may face an increase in costs with the rollout.

Major changes include holidays, redundancy and working hours.  The cost of paying staff on weekends and public holidays means that small businesses may feel the pinch.

There are fact sheets available from the Fair Work Australia office which outline the changes. 

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Gloria Jeans China Connection

Gloria Jeans has opened its first store in China.  The Shanghai store is the first of a planned 30 by end of 2010 and 600 in total throughout China. 

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about Gloria Jeans

Bank of Queensland branch closure

Bank of Queensland has closed another NSW franchise branch bringing its number of NSW outlets to 44.  The latest closure may see the Bank facing legal action.  

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Tax Office Calendar Available

for Franchisees

Franchisees wanting help to meet tax and superannuation guarantee obligations can now access a free electronic calendar on the ATO website.

The calendar includes an option to personalise the calendar to suit your needs.

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Aussie Dollar Up

The Aussie dollar was trading at a two-week high against the US dollar this morning.  At 80.34 US cents it was up 0.82 per cent, from Wednesday's close. 

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Six franchises to be given away !

ChildsPlay Marketing CEO, Daniel Rechnitzer, has announced that he will give away six of his franchises, each valued at more than $35,000. Entry for this unique opportunity has been extended and will now close on 31st July.

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newsletter edition 153 first published 16.7.09

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