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Uno Restaurant Issues Plan for Reorganization

The operator and franchisor of Pizzaria Uno and Uno Chicago Grill filed court documents outlining the proposed restructuring of the company.

Worldwide Online Printing Franchisor Collapse

Worldwide Online Printing has joined the likes of Kleins Jewellery, Kleenmaid, Midas Car Care, Strathfield, Samsara and EzyDVD as some on the list of Australian franchisors that have collapsed within the last two years.  

GM Hopes For Dealer Revival

Hundreds of General Motors franchisees thrown out last year could see their franchise restored as an arbitration process starts this month.

McDonald’s Fake Memo

A fake McDonald’s Australia memo suggests franchisees raise net income by having their drive-thru staff rip off customers.

Public Discussion on David Reid Homes Franchise

I’ve been approached by a large group of David Reid Homes franchisees that allege the system is a disaster here in Australia as the franchisor expands into the US market.  David Reid Homes Crumble

EzyDVD Goes into Receivership

EzyDVD ADELAIDE-based DVD retailer EzyDVD has been placed in receivership, throwing the company's future into question. Franchise owners are wondering what's next?
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Finding Total vs Immediate Risk in the FDD

Even the IFA has asked its membership to stop saying that franchises have a better success rate than independent start ups.

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Forum & Venue Clauses in Bankruptcy

A recent federal court decision reinforces judicial deference to forum and venue clauses in business contracts.

NexCen Restructures Debt, CEO Leaves

NEW YORK (Blue MauMau) - NexCen Brands, franchisor to such diverse concepts as The Great American Cookie, The Athlete's Foot, Maggie Moo's Ice Cream and other retail chains, has come to an arrangement with its lender, BTMU Capital Corp, on what many had expected to result in a possible filing of bankruptcy next week.