Franchise Executives

@guzmanygomez (GYG) is quitting the US restaurant scene, immediately ceasing trading in its Chicago restaurants. franchiseexecutives.com.au/guzman-y-gomez…

Casual dining chain El Jannah is tapping into a new day part, unveiling a lunch menu with single-meal options. franchiseexecutives.com.au/el-jannah-laun…

Recently-appointed CEO Scott Bradley has shared his perspective on what’s vital at @chargrillcharli as he looks to take the chicken chain to the next level. franchiseexecutives.com.au/chargrill-char…

Former operators of a @UnitedPetroleum outlet in Melbourne have been fined $40,000 for several workplace law breaches. franchiseexecutives.com.au/ex-united-petr…

A restructured @barbecuesgalore is to come out of administration, three months after the retail chain appointed voluntary administrators. franchiseexecutives.com.au/barbeques-galo…

A mum of three, Bec Quartermaine, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 38, is the face of this year’s @BakersDelightAU Pink Bun national campaign. franchiseexecutives.com.au/bakers-delight…

Bubble tea chain @GongChaTea has attracted suitors including buyout firms Bain Capital and General Atlantic in a deal that seller TA Associates expects will fetch as much as US$2 billion, two people with knowledge of the matter said. franchiseexecutives.com.au/private-equity…

Ben Cumming has been appointed general manager of franchise operations for The Coffee Club network. franchiseexecutives.com.au/the-coffee-clu…

Shane Bracken has left @SUBWAY ANZ where he was managing director for four years. Read more: franchiseexecutives.com.au/subway-boss-sh…

Australian pharmaceutical wholesaler Sigma Healthcare is striking a deal to enter the UK as it reports continued strong momentum across its @ChemistWhouse network. franchiseexecutives.com.au/sigmas-chemist…

Sushi Sushi is boosting franchise-led development with two key promotions. Read more on Franchise Executives: franchiseexecutives.com.au/sushi-sushi-bo…

Former Barbeques Galore boss Angus McDonald this month rejoins the automotive aftermarket sector as chief operating and strategy officer for ASX listed group Bapcor Limited. franchiseexecutives.com.au/autobarn-paren…

The @piccolomeau cafe chain has opened two new locations in Sydney, one at Eastern Creek, one in Parramatta, and has a flagship store planned for Homebush. franchiseexecutives.com.au/piccolo-me-add…

Former CouriersPlease CEO Richard Thame is to head up Fortidia’s Kwik Kopy and @PackSendAU business as country manager for Australia and New Zealand. franchiseexecutives.com.au/richard-thame-…

Craveable Brands has revealed its new CEO for @chargrillcharli is Scott Bradley, who joins the chicken business from Grill’d. franchiseexecutives.com.au/craveable-bran…

Iconic retail chain Clark Rubber has appointed Tony Zoobi as national network development manager. Zoobi brings extensive experience in retail operations, franchise network growth, recruitment, and site development. franchiseexecutives.com.au/clark-rubber-a…

@choicehotels_ap has brought back its former ANZ director of development to spearhead expansion across Australia and New Zealand. More on Franchise Executives: franchiseexecutives.com.au/choice-hotels-…

Roger Fu pioneered the Gotcha Tea bubble tea brand in Melbourne in 2017, launching the first store in 2018. The brand combines Asian tea traditions with a Western twist, tapping into local consumer tastes. franchiseexecutives.com.au/how-gotcha-tea…

LeWrap has opened a milestone store at Westfield Miranda, the chain’s 20th location. franchiseexecutives.com.au/lewrap-opens-2…

@7eleven’s parent company Seven & I Holdings plans to close or convert 645 locations across North America this fiscal year. franchiseexecutives.com.au/7-eleven-set-t…