Articles by Jonathan Muncey

May 1, 2020

Top Franchisor Tips For Franchise Negotiations

As a franchisor, it is crucial that you have a great negotiation strategy with a...

February 28, 2020

Is the Restraint in My Franchise Agreement Binding on Exit?

If you’re a franchisee, and thinking about leaving the franchise, it’s important to note that...

January 22, 2020

Termination Rights for Franchisees: What Has the Parliamentary Report Suggested and What Does This Mean for Franchisors? 

The Parliamentary Inquiry into the Franchising Code of Conduct was released in early 2019. It...

December 20, 2019

Do I Have to Provide a Guarantee in a Franchise Agreement?

A franchisor will commonly require a new franchisee to provide a personal guarantee. A personal...

December 20, 2019

How to Resolve a Retail Lease Dispute in New South Wales

Disputes can arise at any point during the term of a retail lease or after...

December 18, 2019

When Will a Franchisor Have Engaged in Unconscionable Conduct?

If you are a franchisee locked into a dispute with your franchisors, it is likely...

December 16, 2019

I’m a Franchisor. When Can I Require Franchisees to Undertake Major Refurbishments?

As a franchisor, you need to ensure that your business is up to date with...

October 29, 2019

Lessons From the ACCC Franchisor Compliance Audit: Franchisors, Are You Making Proper Disclosure?

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)’s last franchisor compliance audit found that many franchisors...

October 29, 2019

Lessons from Subway: How to Ensure Your Franchisees are Complying with Workplace Laws

Subway is the latest in a group of large franchisors to attract the attention of...

March 29, 2019

Key Recommendations From the Parliamentary Inquiry Report on Franchising

The release of the report resulting from the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Operation and Effectiveness of...