Latest Franchise Stores News

Harvey Norman Holdings reported a 10.9% rise in profit before tax excluding one-off adjustments, driven by international retail growth and a robust property portfolio. The company declared a fully franked 13 cent final dividend, maintaining a strong balance sheet with conservative gearing.

Cash Converters posted 11% revenue growth in FY26 driven by franchise acquisitions and loan book evolution, while net profit fell 20% amid strategic shifts and one-off costs.

Accent Group posted a statutory loss for FY26 driven by a significant goodwill impairment, while reaffirming its 2030 growth ambitions and urging shareholders to reject Frasers Group's takeover offer.

The Federal Court found Domino’s liable for misleading conduct over historical pay agreements, awarding underpayment to the lead plaintiff. Wider claims remain unresolved amid ongoing legal uncertainty.

Burger Fuel Group reported a 91.8% surge in net profit to NZD 1.97 million for FY26, driven by sales growth, reduced legal costs, and a one-off store sale gain, despite geopolitical headwinds in the Middle East.

Accent Group has laid out an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aiming for $1.9 billion in sales and a 9%+ EBIT margin. Central to this plan is the expansion of Sports Direct stores and a focus on operational efficiencies and brand evolution.

Cash Converters reports solid 1H26 results driven by a growing loan book, expanding luxury retail footprint, and increased corporate store ownership across 15 countries.

Sigma Healthcare has delivered a robust first half of FY26, posting a 15% rise in revenue driven by strong domestic and international sales growth, alongside operational synergies and strategic store expansions.

Cash Converters International Limited reported an 8% rise in half-year revenue to $206.7 million, driven by franchise acquisitions and a shift in lending strategy. Despite a 17% dip in net profit due to one-off costs, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Cash Converters has completed a $37.1 million acquisition of 29 franchise stores across Australia’s East Coast, aiming to boost earnings and operational efficiency from year one.

Joyce Group reported solid FY25 results with strong revenue growth and a 20% expansion in KWB showrooms, alongside a key leadership transition at KWB.

Cash Converters has completed a $25 million equity raise to fund the acquisition of 29 Australian franchise stores, with EZCORP increasing its voting power to nearly 44%.