The owner of SWB Foods Limited, trading as @hell_pizza in Paraparaumu, was sentenced to 10 months of home detention after being found guilty of tax evasion totalling more than NZ$500,000. franchiseexecutives.com.au/h…

When Jamie Stewart took on the top job at @ChickenTreat 12 months ago he promised to bring a franchise lens to the business, to leverage franchisee experience, to embrace the customer perspective, and apply a laserfocus to profitability. A year on...franchiseexecutives.com.au/c…

Michelle Gamble, Jax Tyres & Auto has appointed Michelle Gamble as to the executive manager for marketing, growth and customer experience. franchiseexecutives.com.au/j…

The newly-minted Franchise Council of Australia board has elected Marcel Lal, of ERA, as chair, and Concept Eight’s Callum Mackay as deputy chair. franchiseexecutives.com.au/f…

Talia Meltzer bought a single Fizz Kids studio 10 years ago while she was at uni. The studio provides in-store birthday parties and programs. “I just threw my heart into it. franchiseexecutives.com.au/h…

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises boss Andrew Gregory will assume direct responsibility for the Australia and New Zealand business after the exit of ANZ CEO Merrill Pereyra. franchiseexecutives.com.au/d…

Burger chain @GrilldBurgers has reached a milestone; it has served more than 100,000 free meals to Australians doing it tough. franchiseexecutives.com.au/g…

Carl Tjandra, the general manager of franchising at multibrand QSR business, Craveable Brands, has just one nonnegotiable when he is recruiting franchisees. franchiseexecutives.com.au/c…

Pretzel brand@AuntieAnnes and @CarvelIceCream soft serve ice cream are heading to New Zealand, with the first dualbrand store opening in Westfield Newmarket this month. franchiseexecutives.com.au/c…

Fitness Cartel Health Clubs has announced plans to open 60 clubs by 2030. The six-year-old chain serves more than 60,000 members across 17 locations in Australia and one in New Zealand. franchiseexecutives.com.au/f…

Fast-casual chain Soul Origin plans to more than double its store network to approximately 400 over the next 10 years. franchiseexecutives.com.au/s…

The Pilates, cardio, and strength-training chain Strong Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement with Saudi Arabian franchise operator Healthpreneurs, to lead the brand’s expansion across the Middle East. franchiseexecutives.com.au/s…

Western Australia sports bar Last Slice is ramping up its expansion plans, focusing on franchise growth to maximise its potential. franchiseexecutives.com.au/h…

The Schnitz Group has made three strategic executive appointments to support its ambitious five-year plan to more than double the footprint to over 200 restaurants across multiple brands, channels and formats. franchiseexecutives.com.au/s…

The current and previous presidents of the Pharmacy Guild have bought seven @PricelineAU pharmacies in the failed Infinity Pharmacy network. franchiseexecutives.com.au/s…

Nicholas Woodward has left his role as GM of the @megasealed business after just a few months in the leadership position. franchiseexecutives.com.au/m…

Breakfast at @kfc is coming to the Gold Coast and Melbourne following a successful trial at Sydney Airport. Sixteen restaurants across the Gold Coast and 13 restaurants in Melbourne CBD will serve a morning menu from 6am. franchiseexecutives.com.au/k…

Mexican fast food chain @guzmanygomez invests heavily in recruiting the right franchisees, putting prospects through a 12-month training program. franchiseexecutives.com.au/h…

Fast-food restaurant chain @pizzahut is plotting a $10 million transformation in Australia to revive its fortunes. franchiseexecutives.com.au/p…

Ice-cream retail chain Happy Pops is opening up to franchising, eight years after launching in Noosa. The family-owned business expanded into Brisbane, and Mooloolaba, and has just signed its first franchisee, in Toowoomba. franchiseexecutives.com.au/g…