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The New Franchising Code of Conduct Explained

These regulations, which replaced the existing Franchising Code of Conduct, implement a staged commencement to allow industry participants adequate time to adapt.

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PCL Lawyers

What is the Difference Between a Franchise and Management Agreement?

This article explains the legal differences between franchise and management agreements for business owners in Australia.

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LegalVision

Can A Franchise Guarantee Me A Return On Investment?

Before investing in a franchise, assess the business model in the context of your location, expenses and expected cash flow.

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LegalVision

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

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LegalVision

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

Australia Commercial

Whelan Lawyers

FRANCHISORS TAKE NOTE

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

ASIC Enforcement – Credit Licensees

Australia Finance

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

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

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Cooper Grace Ward

Developing Or Expanding Your Franchise Business Into Australia?

Australia Commercial

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Plesner

NSW Long Service Leave: Key Takeaways From The Updated Guidance

Australia Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

TMT trends 2026: cyber security and online safety

Australia Technology

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Insights into purchasing creditor claims in an Insolvency process with Mitch Taylor

Australia Insolvency

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Cathro & Partners

Employment Relations Podcast #45 – Employment Law For The Time Poor… Live!

Australia Employment

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Piper Alderman

Final Pay On The Final Day: Courts' Emerging Willingness To Penalise "Technical Contraventions"

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

International restaurant expansion is a high-stakes leap that will put every part of your business to the test: operations, supply chains, culture, finance, intellectual property, and above all, the law.

Australia Media & IT

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Harris Sliwoski

New Franchising Code commences: what franchisors need to know

Which code applies to you? Obligations? Implications? Consequences of breaching the new code?

Australia Commercial

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Cooper Grace Ward

Licensing vs Franchising: What is Best for Your Business?

Consider your business goals when deciding between licensing and franchising.

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LegalVision

Franchisors – Now's the time to review your documentation

Are you ready for the material changes for franchisors under the new Code?

Australia Commercial

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

New Franchising Code To Commence In April

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Bean counting & the high price of your daily brew

Australia Commercial

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Worrells

Franchising Code Reforms: Exposure Draft Released

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Franchising Comparative Guide

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

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Franchising 101: Why Disclosure matters

Australia Commercial

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

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

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

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

Franchisors and franchisees review their franchise agreements to ensure they do not contain any unfair contract terms.

Australia Consumer

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Swaab

Landmark ruling confirms increased risk profile for responsible franchisors

Penalties against a franchisor for staff underpayments and record-keeping breaches by its franchisees.

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Franchising 101: Why Disclosure matters

A disclosure document must contain information needed to make an informed decision about whether to join a franchise.

Australia Commercial

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

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

Key findings from the 2024 Review and what that means for franchisors or franchisees.

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

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

Australia Commercial

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Carroll & O'Dea

Franchise dispute process - the basics

The Franchising Code of Conduct contains a dispute resolution procedure, which is not compulsory but effective.

Australia Commercial

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Holman Webb Lawyers

Franchise agreements and unfair contract terms – increased risk for franchisors

Franchisors are now prohibited from entering into standard form contracts that contain unfair terms.

Australia Commercial

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Holman Webb Lawyers

A highly anticipated judgement and possible reforms: key developments in franchising in 2023

Outlines ACCC's proposals regarding franchises, discusses takeaways from recent case & considers relevant changes to workplace laws.

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Franchise startup essentials

This franchising guide is designed to ensure you're well-equipped to turn a franchising vision into a thriving business.

Australia Commercial

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Holman Webb Lawyers

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

Australia Commercial

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

Federal Court dismisses dealers' case against Mercedes-Benz

Australia Commercial

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Holding Redlich

How to avoid a PR disaster and getting sued

Australia Commercial

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PCL Lawyers

Misleading and deceptive conduct in franchise disputes

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

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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

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LegalVision

What happens if I abandon my franchised business?

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

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