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Greg Norman settles legal brawl with Mark Wahlberg-backed F45
The struggling Aussie fitness franchise has finally ended the acrimony over its multimillion-dollar celebrity endorsements.
- by Colin Kruger
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Food & drink
Bubble tea battle: Sharetea Australia ‘very happy’ after three-year fight against Taiwanese giant
Sharetea Australia has gained the exclusive rights to use the brand in the country – but it faces ongoing battles with disgruntled franchisees.
- by Jessica Yun
Investigation
Investigation
As franchisors partied in Cairns, the body representing them was on the brink of financial ruin
The organisation designed to support Australia’s franchising industry has burnt through staff, cash and its reputation. There are now serious questions about its future.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Personal data of ‘thousands’ of Hungry Jack’s staff exposed in internal leak
The burger chain admits that 198 employees received an email attachment containing the personal data of possibly thousands of staff.
- by Jessica Yun
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Food & drink
Why 7-Eleven’s sale is good news for Starbucks Australia
The owner of the coffee giant is now free to focus solely on Starbucks after agreeing to sell 7-Eleven Australia.
- by Jessica Yun
‘Appetite for growth’: Zambrero is taking Aussie burritos to Ireland and the UK
Chief executive Matt Kenny has laid out plans to grow the Mexican fast food chain in Australia and around the world – but it faces stiff competition and staffing challenges.
- by Jessica Yun
Burritos on the bourse: Guzman y Gomez boss preparing to say hola to ASX
Founder Steven Marks has shaken off a health scare and has revealed his burrito chain’s financial figures to the public ahead of a hopeful Initial Public Offering in 2024.
- by Jessica Yun
Investors feel the burn as F45 booted from New York Stock Exchange
Investors, some of whom paid $US16 per share in the July 2021 public float on the New York Stock Exchange, watched the stock hit a record low of just US7.26¢ last week.
- by Colin Kruger
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Food & drink
Chatime store closures ‘absolutely’ coming, CEO warns
Rising costs and a slowdown in consumer spending will mean some Chatime stores close for good, says chief executive Carlos Antonius.
- by Jessica Yun
Zero gravity: The Queensland tradies taking float therapy global
Brisbanites Tim Butters and Jeremy Hassell were initially sceptical until they tried it for themselves and decided to build their own.
- by Jessica Yun
Failed for being four minutes late: Where Mad Mex CEO’s ‘ruthless focus’ comes from
With 15 years’ experience operating fast food chains, Mad Mex’s new chief, Therese Frangie, outlines what will and won’t change under her leadership – including price rises.
- by Jessica Yun
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