Red Rooster has chosen Northbridge as one of four locations where it will open new-format stores, with smaller-footprint operations designed to allow the barbecued chicken chain to secure more inner-city sites.
SPECIAL REPORT: A flurry of deals over the past fortnight, including four acquisitions by international companies expanding in Western Australia and the year's largest capital raising, has added life to a flat corporate finance market.
Business News' CEO survey has unearthed strong views on the turbulent 12 months just gone, while also offering some timely advice to our political leaders.
More than 60 CEOs from WA provided Business News with detailed views on the year past, the next 12 months, their vision for the state, and what they expect from political leaders.
More than 60 CEOs from WA provided Business News with detailed views on the year past, the next 12 months, their vision for the state, and what they expect from political leaders.
Our annual Biggest Employers feature has the latest BNiQ data on employment trends in WA, including the companies that are expanding and those that are shrinking, and in-depth analysis of what's happening in mining, construction, health care, accounting, law and other industries.
Western Australia's resources boom may be driving the state's economy, but it's also restricting the franchising industry's potential for ongoing growth.
THE largest franchise operator in Western Australia says the resources boom, coupled with the reluctance of banks to lend, has resulted in fewer people venturing into the sector.
Over the past four years under the ownership of Quadrant Private Equity, Balcatta-based Quick Service Restaurant Holdings has undergone a complete restructure of its business model.
PRIVATE equity group Archer Capital has emerged rapidly this year to become one of the largest investors in Western Australia, following its purchase of the company behind the Chicken Treat and Red Rooster fast food chains.
The owner of the Red Rooster and Chicken Treat fast food chains has reported its third successiuve annual loss, and also revealed the price it paid to acquire 40 CHOOKS stores.