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. 

In Part 1 of our series "Can I Franchise my Business?" I covered crucial factors such as branding, consistent business systems and maintaining uniformity.

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.

Updated on 23 June 2021

The Federal Government released its response to the Fairness in Franchising Report on 20 August 2020.

If you are considering franchising your business or you are already a franchisor, we have set out some important considerations to building a successful franchise business.

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.