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How can a head office make its franchisees sell pizza at a loss? Surely that's unconscionable." Which case won?

Franchisees alleged franchisor negligently designed the value strategy, breached the franchise agreement by enforcing it, and acted unconscionably under ACL.

Australia Commercial

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Stacks Law Firm

Expanding your Australian franchise to the United States

Examines the main legal considerations to consider when expanding your Australian franchise network into the United States.

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

When Franchising Independence Becomes Illusion: Section 15AA And The Franchise Relationship

This article examines how these changes impact franchisors across Australia, with particular focus on sectors most vulnerable to these regulatory changes.

Australia Commercial

Whelan Lawyers

FRANCHISORS TAKE NOTE

Conduct between franchisors and franchisees is regulated by the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes-Franchising) Regulations 2024.

Australia Commercial

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Pointon Partners

Federal Court Confirms Franchisors Presumed Liable Or Franchisee Breaches

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Why A $24K Fine Was A Win For One Franchisor ... And What You Can Learn From It

Australia Commercial

Whelan Lawyers

Franchising and leasing: legal issues to consider when securing a location

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

In The Driver's Seat: Learnings From The Automotive Industry

Australia Transport

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FTI Consulting

ACCC issues infringement notices to Cash Converters and Mobile Travel Agents: a warning to franchisors regarding updating information on the Franchise Disclosure Register

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Developing Or Expanding Your Franchise Business Into Australia?

Australia Commercial

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Plesner

So You Want To Take Your Restaurant(s) Overseas – Part 6: How To Use Legal Counsel When Expanding Internationally

Australia Media & IT

HS

Harris Sliwoski

New Franchising Code commences: what franchisors need to know

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Licensing vs Franchising: What is Best for Your Business?

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Franchisors – Now's the time to review your documentation

Australia Commercial

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Inside Safety Podcast Series - Episode 3, Part 1 - Director's Duties

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Clarifying misconceptions of abandonment of employment

Australia Employment

BP

Bartier Perry

Cross Examining Cyber EP19: Cross Examining Carolyn Pugsley, Christine Wong And Peter Jones (Podcast)

Australia Technology

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New English Requirements For Visas

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

"I had cancer and they sacked me. That's disability discrimination". Which case won?

Australia Employment

S

Stacks Law Firm

New Franchising Code To Commence In April

The Competition and Consumer (Industry Code–Franchising) Regulations 2024 (Cth) (the New Code Draft), which replaces the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes—Franchising) Regulation 2014 (the Old Code).

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Bean counting & the high price of your daily brew

Food and Beverage recorded the highest failure rate of all industries in October 2024.

Australia Commercial

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Worrells

Franchising Code Reforms: Exposure Draft Released

The Australian government has released an Exposure Draft of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Code – Franchising) Regulations 2024 (Cth) (the Exposure Draft)...

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Franchising Comparative Guide

Franchising Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Australia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Australia Commercial

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Protean Franchising System

How the Australian consumer law affects franchising

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Rescuing a franchisee business

Australia Insolvency

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Worrells

5 clauses to look out for in your franchise agreement – they might be unfair

Australia Consumer

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Swaab

Landmark ruling confirms increased risk profile for responsible franchisors

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Franchising 101: Why Disclosure matters

Australia Commercial

BP

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

How will the upcoming Franchising Code of Conduct changes affect your business?

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Mercedes Benz defeats dealers but does the law on Franchising need to change?

Australia Commercial

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Looking to buy a franchise? Here are some considerations franchisees need to make

Australia Coronavirus

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PCL Lawyers

Overview of the Franchising Code of Conduct Review 2023

Australia Commercial

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PCL Lawyers

Enhancing the franchise landscape in Australia: A look at the recommendations from the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct

Australia Commercial

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PCL Lawyers

Mercedes Benz defeats dealers but does the law on Franchising need to change?

This judgment is important for franchisors and franchisees to understand their contractual bargain/relationship.

Australia Commercial

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Looking to buy a franchise? Here are some considerations franchisees need to make

Insights and guidance for those considering buying a business and operating within a franchise group.

Australia Coronavirus

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PCL Lawyers

Overview of the Franchising Code of Conduct Review 2023

The review of the code comes with 23 key recommendations for the franchising industry.

Australia Commercial

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PCL Lawyers

Enhancing the franchise landscape in Australia: A look at the recommendations from the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct

Discusses the role of franchising & key findings & strategic recommendations. Trends impacting the sector.

Australia Commercial

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PCL Lawyers

Looking to buy a franchise OR Franchise a business? Basic franchise terms you need to know

Australia Commercial

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PCL Lawyers

Franchisors, it's time to update the Franchise Disclosure Register

Franchisors must do an annual review and play an active role in keeping their profile up-to-date.

Australia Commercial

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Federal Court dismisses dealers' case against Mercedes-Benz

In recent case dealers challenged the non-renewal of their dealer agreements & the imposition of an agency model instead.

Australia Commercial

HR

Holding Redlich

How to avoid a PR disaster and getting sued

Recent examples of where things have gone "wrong" for franchisors and how to avoid making the same mistakes.

Australia Commercial

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PCL Lawyers

Misleading and deceptive conduct in franchise disputes

Despite protections afforded by the Franchising Code, disputes involving misleading and deceptive conduct still arise.

Australia Commercial

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Madgwicks

Franchisors must deliver what they promise – a look at the ‘UFC Gym' situation

Australia Commercial

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

Competition And Consumer Law Update – September 2022 – March 2023 Edition

Australia Consumer

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Davies Collison Cave

First FWO prosecution against franchisor

Australia Commercial

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People + Culture Strategies

Franchise disputes – tips to minimise the risk

Australia Commercial

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Madgwicks

Fair Work Ombudsman commences proceedings against Non-Employer Franchisor for alleged underpayments by franchisee

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

The Franchise Disclosure Register is now in force

Australia Commercial

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

Restraint clauses: what they are and what to look out for

Australia Commercial

BP

Bartier Perry

National Franchise Disclosure Register – Things you should consider before it's too late

Australia Commercial

BP

Bartier Perry

ACCC prosecutions in relation to unfair contracts

Australia Consumer

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

What is a Renewal Clause in my Franchise Agreement?

Australia Commercial

L

LegalVision

What happens if I abandon my franchised business?

Australia Commercial

L

LegalVision

Restraints of trade within Franchise Agreements – Clause 23 of the Franchising Code of Conduct

Australia Commercial

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

Survival guide for franchisees

Australia Commercial

BP

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Alternate use of the voluntary administration moratorium

Australia Insolvency

W

Worrells

What options are available if you are looking to exit a franchise?

Australia Commercial

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

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