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).

A franchise agreement outlines the conditions under which you can operate the franchise business, including how long you can operate the business for.

When buying a franchise or signing a franchise agreement it is important to consider the "term" of the franchise agreement.

I have been involved in franchising businesses since the early 1980's. At that time, franchising as a business growth strategy in Australia was in its infancy. Now, we are one of the biggest adopters of franchising in the world.

The Australian franchise industry employs around 520,000 people and contributes more than $135 billion each year to the economy. There are more than 1,100 franchisors and 70,000 franchisees operating in Australia.

However, while franchising is a very successful business model, it is important to carefully consider both the advantages of franchising and the disadvantages of franchising before making the decision to either franchise your business or buy a franchise.

Guide to Franchising Your Business

Guide to Buying a Franchise

Dispute resolution, also known as alternative dispute resolution or ADR, encompasses various methods and techniques that aim to resolve conflicts and disagreements. It provides an alternative to traditional legal processes, such as litigation, and offers parties involved in a dispute the opportunity to find mutually satisfactory solutions.