Explore the importance of social media policy for franchisees and how it can benefit their businesses.
Ana Haarsma
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4 min read
Franchisee Social Media Guidelines: A Comprehensive Overview
Topics: Featured Brand Consistency For Franchisors For Franchisees Branding
5 min read
Legal Challenges to Restraint of Trade Clauses in Franchising: What Franchisees Need to Know
Restraint of trade clauses are common in franchise agreements and are designed to protect the franchisor's legitimate business interests.
It is important for franchisees to carefully review and understand the restraint of trade clauses in their franchise agreements to ensure compliance and avoid potential legal issues.
Topics: Featured Franchising For Franchisees Dispute Resolution
11 min read
2023 Review of the Franchising Code - Key Findings and Recommendations
On 8 February 2024, the Minister for Small Business, the Hon Julie Collins MP, released the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Dr Michael Schaper. In this article we consider the key findings and recommendations of the Independent Review.
Topics: Featured Franchising For Franchisors For Franchisees
9 min read
Understanding Franchise Disclosure Documents: A Comprehensive Guide
In this guide we consider the franchise disclosure document, the importance of franchise disclosure document compliance, and best practices to ensure compliance as a franchisor in Australia.
1- The Importance of Franchise Disclosure Documents
2 - Key Components of Franchise Disclosure Documents
3 - Common Disclosure Document Issues for Australian Franchisors
4 - Best Practices for Franchise Disclosure Document Management
Topics: Franchising For Franchisors Franchise My Business Compliance
8 min read
The Challenges of Poorly Performing Franchisees
Our firm specialises in franchise law. It's pretty much all we do. As a consequence, I have spent a lot of my working life dealing with conflicts that arise between franchisors and franchisees.
What happens when a franchisee is not living up to expectations?
In this article I explore the challenges of poorly performing franchisees and how they can impact the overall success of a franchise.
Topics: Franchising For Franchisors
6 min read
Disadvantages of Franchising - Loss of Control
Topics: Featured Franchising For Franchisors Franchise My Business
8 min read
2023 Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct
On 23 August 2023, the Government released the Consultation Paper for the 2023 review of the Franchising Code of Conduct.
Topics: Featured Franchising For Franchisors For Franchisees
12 min read
What Is A Standard Form Contract?
In November 2023, the 12-month transition period for the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 ("the Act") comes to a close. As we reflect on the impact of this act, it becomes even more crucial to understand the ins and outs of standard form contracts and in particular to understand "What is a standard form contract?".
Standard Form Contracts
ACCC reference to Standard Form Contracts
What is a Standard Form Contract under the ACL?
What does the Explanatory Memorandum say about Standard Form Contracts?
Takeaways
Standard Form Contracts
A standard form contract is generally referred to as a contract that has pre-drafted terms and conditions that can be easily adapted to different transactions or agreements. This eliminates the need for extensive negotiations and allows parties to quickly and efficiently enter into contracts.
Examples of standard form contracts include software licence user agreements where you tick a box to indicate that you agree to the terms and conditions of use.
Topics: Featured Franchising For Franchisors For Franchisees
12 min read
5 Strategies for Growing a Business
The growth strategy for your business will ultimately be determined by the nature of your business and your business objectives. In this article, we have outlined 5 strategies for growing a business in Australia.
1 - Understanding the Australian Business Landscape
2 - Building a Strong Brand Presence
3 - Marketing Effectively for Growth
4 - Product Development
5 - Licensing or Franchising
Topics: Featured For Franchisors Branding Franchise My Business
10 min read
Unfair Contract Terms
The regulation of Unfair Contract Terms is about to change. In November 2023 the 12 month transition period for the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (the Act) will come to an end.
