Business Franchise Australia and New Zealand
Welcome to our May/June edition of Business Franchise magazine Australia and New Zealand.
Our industry is facing an unprecedented and evolving situation amid the COVID-19 pandemic but we are adapting to the changing environment and we will get through this. Business Franchise magazine want to make sure that our readers are up to date with announcements so we’ll be sending out regular updates about the coronavirus and the impact to franchise businesses on our website and via our fortnightly newsletter.
We recommend that you also regularly check the Franchise Council of Australia’s website www. franchise.org.au, the Australian Taxation Office website www.ato.gov.au and the www.business. gov.au website for all the latest information and support available to you as it comes to hand.
Muffin Break graces the cover of our May/June issue of Business Franchise magazine Australia and New Zealand. We visited Raja Parekh from the Muffin Break Traralgon store, to chat about his story, supporting his community, and providing his customers with freshly baked muffins, food items and delicious coffee, read the story on page 10. Muffin Break, along with most other retail food outlets are still open for business and need our support. You should contact your local store to find out more about takeaway and delivery options.
Mary Aldred – CEO at the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) has provided us with an important update on how the FCA has been absolutely focussed on providing practical support for members through this period and our readers should head to page 12 to find out more.
This issue of Business Franchise magazine includes our special feature Trending Franchises, turn to page 25 to read our special feature on the hottest franchise trends in 2020 and cover story on SuperGreen Solutions. In light of the COVID-19 virus outbreak, solar power, battery storage and energy efficient products are now in high demand, you can read all about the industry on page 28.
As always, there is plenty of franchising news, expert advice articles from our professional contributors, useful information for franchisors and franchisees alike and our A-Z franchise listing directory with all of the latest franchise opportunities.
Business Franchise magazine will continue to provide COVID-19 updates on our website and through our newsletter as they become available, please sign up at www.businessfranchiseaustralia.com.au
Remember, we’re all in this together. Take care and enjoy the read.
“Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.” - Thich Nhat Hanh