Greenfield Franchises – Opportunity or Risk?

By |2026-10-11T17:31:11+11:0004/09/2026|Categories: Buying a business, Franchise Advice, small business|Tags: , , , |

Being offered a Greenfield franchise site can sound very exciting. You are getting in at the beginning; there is no previous owner, no old reputation to deal with, and, in many cases, you may be gaining access to a new territory where that franchise brand has never operated before. For some franchise systems, a Greenfield site simply means opening another store in a suburb where the brand is already known. For others, it may mean taking the franchise into a completely new city or region. In some cases, you may even be helping establish a relatively new concept. That can [...] READ MORE

Is it a great idea to buy multiple franchises

By |2026-08-08T06:21:25+10:0007/08/2026|Categories: Accounting & Business Insights, Business & Accounting Insights|Tags: , , |

Multiple franchises: Should I buy a second franchise? Multiple franchises do work, but I would not buy another franchise just because the first one is going well without careful planning. I would buy a second or third franchise because the second one makes the whole business better. This can happen because of economies of scale and opportunity to grow based on known success of your first flagship. As Franchise Accountants we often see that one franchise can sometimes become a well-paid job. You are managing staff, fixing problems, watching wages, dealing with customers and keeping everything moving. Then you [...] READ MORE

Franchise Business Review at the end of the financial year

By |2026-07-03T09:18:53+10:0003/07/2026|Categories: Business & Accounting Insights, Business & Family Dispute Management, Business Growth & Scaling, Franchise Advice|Tags: , , , |

Start the New Financial Year by Reviewing Your Margins, Turnover and Profit The start of a new financial year is the ideal time for a franchise business review. As a business owner, it's time to stop, review the numbers and ask an important question: is the business actually becoming more profitable, or is it simply getting busier?  For many franchise operators, the day-to-day pressure of running the business can make it difficult to step back. Staff, rosters, rent, stock, suppliers, franchise fees, marketing levies, customers and compliance can quickly take over. But being busy does not always mean the business [...] READ MORE

Tips to Look Out for When Buying a Franchise in Melbourne

By |2025-12-22T15:12:49+11:0022/12/2025|Categories: Accounting & Business Insights, Franchise Advice, Growth Tools for Small Business, News & Updates|Tags: , , |

Buying a franchise in Melbourne can be an attractive way to step into business ownership. With a large population, strong consumer demand, busy shopping centres, and thriving food and service industries, Melbourne is one of Australia’s most popular cities for franchise business opportunities. However, the Melbourne franchise market is also highly competitive, tightly regulated, and often more expensive than regional locations. Before committing your capital, it’s critical to understand exactly what you are buying and whether the franchise suits your personal circumstances, future needs and investment. Below are the key tips every prospective franchise buyer in should consider before [...] READ MORE

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