Franchising Articles

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...

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...

April 24, 2018

I’m a Franchisee. How Do I Respond to a Breach Notice?

Franchisors and franchisees enter into a franchise agreement that governs the terms of their relationship....

September 28, 2021

Is a Franchisor Legally Responsible for a Franchisee’s Employees?

Many franchise businesses will require employees. Navigating employment laws and regulations can be tricky. While...

November 16, 2020

I’m a Franchisee. How Can I Renew the Franchise Agreement?

Whether a franchise continues to operate depends on the renewal of a franchise agreement after...

June 27, 2025

Consequences for Non-Compliance: Franchising Code of Conduct

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has powers to enforce the Franchising Code of...

December 20, 2019

What Can I Do When the Franchisor Sells the Franchise?

The franchise arrangement between a franchisor and a franchisee is mainly dictated by the franchise...

January 11, 2023

New Deadline for Franchisors to Update Disclosure Document

The Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code) requires a franchisor to update the disclosure document...

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