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FRANCHISORS WARNED TO REMOVE UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS OR RISK LEGAL ACTION

21 December 2023

The ACCC is warning franchisors to urgently review and amend their standard form franchise agreements or be prepared for potential…

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MCDONALD’S TO OPEN FIRST COSMC’S SPINOFF RESTAURANT THIS WEEK

08 December 2023

McDonald’s will open the first location of its new spinoff brand CosMc’s this week in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The fast-food giant plans…

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WHAT 7-ELEVEN’S ACQUISITION MEANS FOR ITS APPROACH TO BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

07 December 2023

Retailers are increasingly taking a community-first approach to marketing, leveraging their understanding of local industries embedded in local culture to…

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WORLD’S FIRST FULLY AUTONOMOUS RESTAURANT OPENING IN CALIFORNIA

07 December 2023

Cali Group, a holding company that owns QSR chain CaliBurger, Miso Robotics, creator of the AI-powered robotic fry station Flippy and PopID,…

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RUTTER’S OPENS 2-STORY FOOD-FOCUSED C-STORE IN PENNSYLVANIA

07 December 2023

The remodeled location, which grew from about 4,300 to nearly 8,000 square feet, features a second floor with seating for 30 people. Dive…

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LEADING THE WAY: BP CHARGE JUMPSTARTS EV REVOLUTION IN NEW ZEALAND

07 December 2023

Global energy company bp charge is making significant strides in the electric vehicle (EV) arena in New Zealand, having installed 100 fast…

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P&C COFFEE IMPRESSES AT 2023 GOLDEN BEAN COMPETITION

07 December 2023

Coffee sold at Apco Café 24/7 and Jack’s Café have picked up medals at the 2023 Australasian Golden Bean Competition.…

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VIVA ENERGY TO DEVELOP 30 EV CHARGING STATIONS IN NSW

07 December 2023

Viva Energy has agreed to develop a network of 30 EV charging stations across its Shell-branded network in NSW. The…

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STRENGTHENING CYBERSECURITY FOR SMALL & MEDIUM RETAIL BUSINESSES: A VITAL INITIATIVE BY THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT

07 December 2023

In response to the mounting cyber threats faced by small and medium businesses, the National Retail Association welcomes the Australian…

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NEW REGULATIONS FOR FIXED TERM CONTRACTS COMMENCE TODAY

07 December 2023

Utilising employees on a fixed term basis is an important tool for many businesses to undertake projects, cover long-term absences,…

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THE SALVATION ARMY AND 7-ELEVEN AUSTRALIA WORKING TOGETHER TO BE THE GOOD FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET BY RESCUING FOOD

01 December 2023

With the number of people in need growing rapidly, 7-Eleven and The Salvation Army Australia are working together to rescue…

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ASDA BOLSTERS CONVENIENCE PRESENCE WITH NEW LONDON STORES

01 December 2023

Asda is opening its first set of new convenience stores in London this week, adding to its eight existing sites in the…

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