5 Franchise Documents Every Franchisee Is Obliged To Receive
When you formally express interest in purchasing a franchise, the company that owns the franchise (“the franchisor”) must give the…
I’m a Franchisor. When Can I Terminate a Franchisee?
If you are a franchisor dealing with a difficult franchisee, you may consider ending the relationship. The Franchising Code of…
Tips for Entering Into a Heads of Agreement
A heads of agreement is the agreement you enter into before the final contract. It is important to take the…
What is the Process Involved in Franchise Dispute Resolution?
If you are fighting with the other party to your franchise agreement, there are clear rules around how franchise dispute…
A Franchisor’s Guide to Ongoing Compliance
Staying on top of your ongoing obligations as a franchisor can seem confusing at times. You’re trying to keep up-to-date…
How Much Support Should Franchisors Provide to Franchisees?
Franchisors can choose how much support they want to provide franchisees in their network. The law does not prescribe a…
8 Tips to Minimise and Resolve Issues with Franchisees
Franchisees are the customer-facing representatives of your brand. Their success is your success. Having unhappy franchisees can cause your brand…
Playing Fair Under the New Unfair Contract Laws
This article was first published in The Franchise Review, March 2017. Franchise agreements have traditionally favoured franchisors for the simple…
How Will the Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill 2017 Affect Franchisors?
In 2016, a number of high-profile franchises were caught underpaying their staff. To strengthen Australia’s existing employment law framework, the…
Franchise Law Update: Federal Government Introduces New Laws to Protect Vulnerable Workers
Franchisors, take note. On 1 March, the Federal Government introduced the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 (the Bill).…
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