‘Kicked in the nuts’:F45 franchisees blindsided by head office turmoil

‘Kicked in the nuts’:F45 franchisees blindsided by head office turmoil

The embattled Australian fitness group F45 will hold a conference call with its franchisees later this week to discuss the problems afflicting the parent company.

  • byJessica Yun andColin Kruger

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Luke Istomin says a combination of COVID and F45’s rash expansion plans - backed by celebrity investor and board member Mark Wahlberg - may have been its undoing.

  • byColin Kruger
‘Never in my wildest dreams’:F45 unveils disastrous update,CEO exits

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  • byColin Kruger
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The $1000 buy that made Carolyn Creswell a breakfast food queen

The $1000 buy that made Carolyn Creswell a breakfast food queen

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From $80,000 debt to international success:hard yards take STAX to the top

What started as a failed fitness supplement brand is now a multimillion-dollar luxury activewear brand with about 60 staff,with fans including Jennifer Lopez,Lizzo and Megan Fox.

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  • byColin Kruger
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  • byJessica Yun