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Question: Can a Franchisee use their own supplies?

A Franchisee is normally restricted to only using supplies that are approved by the Franchisor. However, most Franchise Agreements have a provision which allows a Franchisee to use their own supplies so long as it has been approved by the Franchisor. A Franchisor which has restricted a Franchisee from using particular suppliers must also usually have approval from the ACCC as this is normally considered a form of restrictive trade.