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Michael Sherlock, founder of Brumby's Bakeries, says the franchising sector needs better leadership from its peak body.

Michael on ABC Radio 612's breakfast show, speaking on what makes a good franchise system and the situation RFG finds itself in. With Craig Zonca and Rebecca Levingston.

At the moment we're guzzling acai with gusto – but will we continue to do so, once the novelty wears off? Or will the acai bar go the way of the muffin shop and cupcake parlour, speciality food outlets that enjoyed similar spikes in popularity before seeing demand for their wares dwindle?

A number of companies failed to make their deadline for lodging their half yearly reports. One of these companies is the Retail Food Group (RFG), one of Australia’s largest franchisors. One of the franchises under RFG’s belt is Brumby’s Bakeries which was sold in 2007 for $46 million by founder Michael Sherlock. Mr Sherlock tells Ross Greenwood franchisees are now leaving the bakery brand in force.

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The co-founder of Brumby's bakeries says a Senate inquiry is needed into the franchise system in the wake of allegations of systemic unfairness by Gold Coast-based Retail Food Group.

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Former Brumby's chief calls for franchise review but FCA says franchising doesn't need a fix.