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Worldwide Online Printing Franchisor Collapse

Posted Wed, 2010/03/10 - 03:19 by Ray Borradale

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.  

The Commonwealth Ombudsman, the ACCC and Bakers Delight

Posted Mon, 2010/02/22 - 05:16 by Ray Borradale

In Australia the Commonwealth Ombudsman investigates complaints relating to alleged non-performance of government agencies.  In this instance the Ombudsman has received a complaint that the ACCC’s investigation into Bakers Delight [COBS in North America] was ‘flawed and lacked procedural fairness’.

ACCC Proceeds Against Refund Home Loans

Posted Thu, 2009/10/22 - 17:25 by Ray Borradale

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking action against Refund Home Loans claiming the franchisor misled franchisees regarding a ‘special’ relationship with the ACCC.

ACCC Terrorize Little Folk

Posted Wed, 2009/10/07 - 18:04 by Ray Borradale

In the Brisbane Federal Court, a self-defending little franchisor faces the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in full force and hell bent on arming a Federal Small Business Minister.

Aussie Samsara Joins Administration Club

Posted Tue, 2009/06/02 - 18:03 by Ray Borradale

Australia GOLD COAST:  Not to be outdone in a string of Australian franchisors being forced into administration, the owners of

Australia's FCA Leaves Franchisees Fuming

Posted Thu, 2009/05/28 - 01:57 by Ray Borradale

MELBOURNE Australia—The Franchise Council of Australia has given Australian franchising a clean bill of health on the back of a massive six systems that have reported healthy growth.

ACCC Failed To Act on Kleenmaid

Posted Tue, 2009/05/19 - 23:52 by Boudica
MAROOCHDORE, Australia - Kleenmaid franchisees today have filed complaints against the franchisor.

The Wink Part II and Franchise Administration

Posted Sat, 2009/04/25 - 18:15 by Ray Borradale

The Midas Car Care Australia calamity reads as a classic in franchising disasters. There have been far too many complaints and reports published to cover all the plots and the sub-plots but it must have been one hell of an interesting ride for the very few franchisees that came through from beginning to end.

Kleenmaid Franchisor Collapses with $67 Million Debt

Posted Sat, 2009/04/11 - 20:30 by Deanne de Leeuw

MAROOCHYDORE, Australia - The Kleenmaid Kitchen and Laundry Company has gone into administration, owing $67 million dollars. 150 staff have lost their jobs, with Kleenmaid's 20 stores nationwide, including their 15 franchises, closing their doors.