The US ice-cream chain Ben & Jerry's has announced its entrance to the Australian market with claims it has adapted its business model to avoid the failures of other US companies such as Krispy Kreme, Baskin Robbins, Starbucks, Midas, Quiznos, Borders, etc etc.
There has been a constant call for years for the Australian federal government to intervene in small business; particularly in franchising. The banks have tightened lending criteria, franchise sales are down and franchisors are squealing.
It makes sense that Australia’s Silver Chef has introduced a franchisor accreditation system to build industry relationships with added supplier confidence that the ability of franchisees to pay upfront was not the only franchisee selection criteria. The Rent-Try-Buy franchise system supplies equipment and fit-outs to the hospitality sector.
What the h#*l? For a mere 20,000,000 (20 million) cents Australians can now buy into one hell of a great concept and get a low paying job as well. Aussie Skip Bags is another golden investment opportunity running on the back of the Franchise Council of Australia stamp. 
