Oct 22, 2026

Freedom Boat Club Signs Melbourne Franchise Agreement as Brunswick Extends Australian Boat Club Network

Freedom Boat Club signs a Central Melbourne franchise agreement, with the club due to open before December 1 under a…
Oct 06, 2026

Yo-Chi Opens Its First US Store in Dallas as the Australian Frozen Yogurt Brand Moves Beyond Asia Pacific

Australian frozen yogurt chain Yo-Chi opened its first US store in Dallas on 3 October 2026, after entering Singapore in…
Sep 21, 2026

Soul Origin Targets 400 Stores as Australia’s Fast-Casual Chain Moves Beyond the Food Court

Soul Origin plans to more than double its network to about 400 stores in 10 years, pushing beyond food courts…
Sep 15, 2026

Hilton Signs DoubleTree Parramatta with Deicorp Group as Australia’s Franchise-Led Hotel Pipeline Widens

Hilton has signed a franchise agreement with Sydney developer Deicorp Group for the 100-room DoubleTree by Hilton Parramatta, opening Q4…
Sep 11, 2026

Concept Eight Signs 27 Franchise Deals and Builds 21 Restaurants as Australia’s Multi-Brand QSR Group Accelerates

Concept Eight signed 27 franchise deals and built 21 restaurants in 12 months across Noodle Box, Huxtaburger, Pattysmiths and nine…
Jan 16, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese Ventures into the Australian Market

Chuck E. Cheese, the globally renowned family entertainment brand, is set to make its mark in Australia through a master…