Franchises 2018

SPECIAL REPORT: Whether it's burritos, car repairs or mortgage advice, a number of big franchises are targeting growth in 2018.

SPECIAL REPORT: Technology and a greater emphasis on strategic advice are how one local accounting franchise hopes to brace for changes in the professional services sector.

SPECIAL REPORT: Franchises are being increasingly squeezed by employment law changes, but recent reforms to competition law provided a few wins for the sector.