Latest Franchising News

Kelsian Group’s UK arm has clinched a five-year Liverpool bus franchising contract worth $80 million, marking a strategic foothold in the UK’s evolving public transport sector.

SportsHero Limited has secured a major content deal with Playades, adding over 400 popular mobile games to its HeroPlay platform and boosting subscriber growth in Southeast Asia ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Navigator Global Investments has acquired a 4.5% stake in Canadian AI-focused growth equity firm Georgian through a USD 100 million investment, enhancing its exposure to AI-driven private markets.

Tetratherix Limited launches a new precision medicine franchise leveraging its Tetramatrix™ platform, securing a decade-long exclusive partnership with US health group Superpower Health Inc. This deal promises immediate revenue and complements ongoing FDA milestones.

TZ Limited has completed a A$1.5 million capital raise at a premium, appointed David Sampaklis as Group CEO with significant shareholding, and repaid A$1 million of debt, positioning itself for growth in data centre security.

Collins Foods is rapidly expanding its footprint in Germany through the acquisition of eight KFC restaurants in Bavaria and an ambitious development plan targeting up to 90 new outlets. Meanwhile, the company refocuses its Netherlands operations with a revamped franchise agreement.

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited reported a robust 6.9% rise in system sales revenue for 1H26, underpinned by strong Australian franchisee performance and overseas expansion. Profit before tax climbed 16.5%, boosted by property revaluations and disciplined cost management.

Joyce Corporation Ltd posted robust half-year results for FY26, with revenue climbing 11.2% and net profit after tax soaring 36.1%. The company announced a fully franked interim dividend of 13 cents per share, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory.

Vista Group International Limited has reported record financial results for 2025, driven by strong SaaS growth and accelerated client onboarding to its Vista Cloud Platform. The company also highlights its strategic AI integration and the launch of Vista Payments as key growth levers.

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.

Heartland Group Holdings Limited reports a robust turnaround in first-half 2026 net profit, driven by margin expansion, asset quality improvements, and strong Reverse Mortgage growth in New Zealand and Australia. The group also advances significant technology investments and benefits from eased Reserve Bank capital requirements.

Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited reported a 15.4% rise in profit after tax for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by pricing and operational efficiencies despite a 5% drop in lesson volumes. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend and completed a share buyback amid leadership changes.