Retail Food Group CEO Matt Marshall has resigned from his role, effective immediately, after just two years in the leadership position. franchiseexecutives.com.au/retail-food-gr…

Fashion and lifestyle platform The Iconic has expanded its circular fashion strategy through a partnership with repair startup Revibe, introducing a new category called Rescued. internetretailing.com.au/the-iconic-emb…

craveable brands. Brands group CEO Karen Bozic has resigned to take on a new role outside the sector later this year. franchiseexecutives.com.au/craveable-bran…

Founders Dean Vella and Stuart Beechen are putting Aktiv Brands on the market after 25 years running the business. franchiseexecutives.com.au/aktiv-brands-f…

Minor DKL Food Group, the Australian arm of Thai-listed Minor International, has appointed Richard Hinson as CEO, paving the way for The Coffee Club Australia's next growth phase. franchiseexecutives.com.au/minor-dkl-appo…

Snap-on Tools has appointed a new boss to its Australian and New Zealand business. franchiseexecutives.com.au/snap-on-tools-…

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released guidance on the changes to the Franchising Code due to come into effect on 1 November 2025. franchiseexecutives.com.au/reasonable-opp…

Zambrero founder Dr Sam Prince has announced the appointment of a new CEO, with immediate franchiseexecutives.com.au/zambrero-annou…

Soul Origin has opened its first drive thru restaurant, in Epping, Melbourne. The two-lane drive-thru store features two windows for ordering, as well as kiosk ordering, delivery and standard counter sales. franchiseexecutives.com.au/soul-origin-op…

Australian fitness franchisor Fitstop is executing an ambitious global growth plan and is currently ramping up its expansion across the competitive US market. franchiseexecutives.com.au/fitstop-scales…

Bubble tea chain Chatime Australia has rebutted claims made in an SMH article in which some franchisees alleged the franchisor is profiting off struggling franchisees. franchiseexecutives.com.au/chatime-refute…

Domino's Pizza Enterprises has reportedly increased the margin of ingredients it sells to franchisees, a move that store owners fear would further dampen their earnings. franchiseexecutives.com.au/dominos-franch…

Woolworths GM of brand and marketing Claire West is leaving the supermarket giant to become director of marketing at Guzman Y Gomez (GYG). franchiseexecutives.com.au/woolworths-mar…

Fernwood Fitness has its sights set on expansion to Indonesia as a first step into the Southeast Asian market. franchiseexecutives.com.au/fernwood-fitne…

El Jannah, the homegrown, family-owned charcoal chicken chain, has been acquired by US private equity firm General Atlantic, in a deal reportedly valued close to $1 billion. franchiseexecutives.com.au/el-jannah-acqu… franchiseexecutives.com.au/el-jannah-acqu…

Chemist Warehouse is the first retailer to negotiate a union agreement for its staff under the new multi-employer bargaining regulations, after the Fair Work Commission found a majority of employees across 13 stores in South Australia supported the move. franchiseexecutives.com.au/chemist-wareho…

Mexican fast food chain Zambrero has appointed Brett Moore as its new chief operating officer. franchiseexecutives.com.au/zambrero-appoi…

Quadrant Private Equity has sold its Barbeques Galore business to Boston-based global asset firm Gordon Brothers. franchiseexecutives.com.au/barbeques-galo…

Affordable jewellery retailer Secrets Shhh has been placed in administration to facilitate a potential sale of the business. franchiseexecutives.com.au/affordable-jew…

Hair care retailer Price Attack has an ambitious goal of adding 10 stores in 2026 and has launched a franchise support program to accelerate network expansion. franchiseexecutives.com.au/price-attack-p…