Inflation, interest rates and issues finding suitable people to hire are the biggest concerns identified in the latest Australian Franchise Sector Pulse Check survey, conducted in June 2023. Notwithstanding several...
18 October 2022 The Franchise Council of Australia has honoured some of the nation’s best and brightest in business at the FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards. This year’s winner of...
17 October 2022 Ongoing staff shortages for small businesses across Australia are now at a record high, representing a real challenge to current operations and undermining future growth plans, according...
By Mary Aldred, CEO, Franchise Council of Australia. In one of the most difficult economic environments ever experienced by Australian business, both franchisors and franchisees have had to demonstrate resilience,...
Payroll jobs remained stagnant (0.0 per cent) in the month to 16 September 2023, following a 0.2% increase in August, according to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of...
There has been a significant rebound in business optimism of recovery in the next six months after a tough third quarter, according to the latest Australian Franchise Business “Pulse Check”...
Growing concern about the continuing impact of government lockdowns is undermining business optimism of recovery in the next six months, according to the latest Australian Franchise Business “Pulse Check” survey....
Franchise networks have reported further recovery in revenues in the March quarter as positive sentiment strengthens, according to the latest Australian Franchise Business “Pulse Check” survey undertaken for the FCA...