This week's appointments include Robert Mencel, Neema Premji, Louise Pratt, Peter Chellew, Enzo Evangelista, Arron Minchin, Jamie Stewart, Vanessa Torres, Gerard Danckert, Michelle Carey, Rebecca Hamilton, Dennis O'Reilly, and others.
Our annual Biggest Employers feature has the latest BNiQ data on employment trends in WA, including the companies that are expanding and those that are shrinking, and in-depth analysis of what's happening in mining, construction, health care, accounting, law and other industries.
The Franchise Council of Australia has criticised planned federal government reforms, claiming there is inconsistency between Small Business Minister Bruce Billson's stated intentions and draft changes to the franchising code of conduct.
Franchise groups face fines of up to $51,000 for serious breaches of the Franchising Code of Conduct under draft reforms released today by the federal government.
Western Australia's resources boom may be driving the state's economy, but it's also restricting the franchising industry's potential for ongoing growth.
THE largest franchise operator in Western Australia says the resources boom, coupled with the reluctance of banks to lend, has resulted in fewer people venturing into the sector.
Over the past four years under the ownership of Quadrant Private Equity, Balcatta-based Quick Service Restaurant Holdings has undergone a complete restructure of its business model.
PRIVATE equity group Archer Capital has emerged rapidly this year to become one of the largest investors in Western Australia, following its purchase of the company behind the Chicken Treat and Red Rooster fast food chains.
The owner of the Red Rooster and Chicken Treat fast food chains has reported its third successiuve annual loss, and also revealed the price it paid to acquire 40 CHOOKS stores.
The parent company of Red Rooster and Chicken Treat has its sights set on becoming one of the state's largest franchise operations after consolidated annual losses doubled this financial year to $14 million.
THE private equity binge has extended to the fast food industry, with a Sydney fund backing Australian Fast Foods Pty Ltd managing director Frank Romano in a $180 million deal, buying out major sha