The Federal Government has substantially changed the Information Statement to be provided to prospective franchisees as part of the pre-disclosure process. It has also clarified that the Information Statement must be given before the other documents given to a prospective franchisee (14 days before a prospective franchisee enters into a franchise agreement).
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Franchising Code Amendments - Information Statement
Topics: Franchising For Franchisors For Franchisees
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Franchising Code Amendments - Termination
The Franchising Code of Conduct (the Franchising Code) was amended on 1 June 2021, with most amendments applying from 1 July 2021, including the Exit and Termination amendments.
Topics: Franchising For Franchisors For Franchisees
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Franchising Code Amendments - Dispute Resolution
The long awaited dispute resolution provisions under the Franchising Code of Conduct (the Franchising Code) came into force on 2 June 2021.
Topics: Featured For Franchisors For Franchisees
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Not Renewing a Franchise Agreement
A right of renewal in a franchise agreement is a right which gives you the option to "renew" the franchise agreement at the end of the term. [What is a franchise agreement?].
Not all franchise agreements contain a right of renewal.
Even if your franchise agreement contains a right of renewal you may not want to renew the franchise agreement.
Topics: For Franchisors For Franchisees
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What is a Restraint of Trade Clause?
A restraint of trade clause is a clause which is included in an agreement typically to stop someone from competing or using confidential information.
Topics: Franchising
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Can I Franchise My Business - Growth Strategy
Topics: Featured For Franchisors Franchise My Business
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Can I Franchise my Business? - Financial Considerations
April 21, 2021
Updated November 21, 2024
In Part 1 of our series "Can I Franchise my Business?" I covered crucial factors such as branding, consistent business systems and maintaining uniformity.
Topics: Featured For Franchisors Franchise My Business
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Can You Terminate Your Franchise Agreement?
The rights to end the franchise relationship, to sell your franchised business, or to pass your franchised business on to a beneficiary are determined by the terms of your franchise agreement and the Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code).
Topics: For Franchisees
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Can I Franchise My Business? - Branding
April 21, 2021
Updated November 19, 2024
As a franchise lawyer, I see many people who are interested in using franchising as a growth strategy for their business. When discussing whether franchising is the right growth strategy for a business, one of the first topics I talk about is branding.
In this article, in addition to branding, I'll cover a number of initial factors that should be considered when assessing the possibility of franchising your business.
But first, I examine what franchising involves and how it can facilitate the growth of your business.
Topics: Featured For Franchisors Franchise My Business
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Unfair Contract Terms in Franchising
A recent court enforceable undertaking given to the ACCC by Back in Motion Physiotherapy Pty Ltd (Back in Motion) has served as a reminder to ensure that franchise agreements do not contain unfair contract terms.
