Meet our Finalists: Franchisee of the Year

7 August 2019

Our Meet our Finalist series begins with a look at our three Franchisee of the Year entrants.
Crust Mt Lawley, Brumby’s Bakery Bulimba, and Michel’s Patisserie Toronto fight for the title this year.

State in crisis: Victorians demand action on retail crime

Victorians are calling for action on retail crime with new research revealing 79% are concerned about the state’s rising crime...

Victorians are calling for action on retail crime with new research revealing 79% are concerned about the state’s rising crime levels. With retail crime at crisis levels, the research supports calls by retailers and unions for the urgent introduction of Workplace Protection Orders, tougher laws and a dedicated retail crime police...

30 October 2025

South Australia’s landmark workplace protection laws a game-changer for retail worker safety

Retailers have applauded plans to introduce a new bill into South Australian Parliament to establish Workplace Protection Orders (WPOs),...

Retailers have applauded plans to introduce a new bill into South Australian Parliament to establish Workplace Protection Orders (WPOs), giving police and courts stronger powers to keep repeat offenders out of retail stores. Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO Chris Rodwell said the SA Government is setting the standard in leading...

29 October 2025

Abolishing junior wage rates will create higher youth unemployment

Abolishing junior wage rates would significantly reduce retail employment opportunities for young Australians, and many small businesses say it...

Abolishing junior wage rates would significantly reduce retail employment opportunities for young Australians, and many small businesses say it would force them to select more experienced workers, according to new research. The results come at a time when youth unemployment is rising and sits at more than double the...

27 October 2025

Our Meet our Finalist series begins with a look at our three Franchisee of the Year entrants. Crust Mt Lawley, Brumby’s Bakery Bulimba, and Michel’s Patisserie Toronto fight for the title this year.

Our Meet our Finalist series begins with a look at our three Franchisee of the Year entrants.
Crust Mt Lawley, Brumby’s Bakery Bulimba, and Michel’s Patisserie Toronto fight for the title this year.