This article was updated on 26 May 2025

The franchising sector in Australia has approximately 1,144 franchise systems and approximately 70,735 franchisees.¹

One of the questions I'm asked, when talking to people about franchising their business, is, "what are the legal requirements?".

What I tell them, is that, unfortunately, franchising is legally complex and highly regulated.

I also talk about the many legal requirements that need to be complied with in order to successfully franchise your business. I discuss these requirements in more detail in the article below.

Guide to Franchising Your Business

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.

On 23 August 2023, the Government released the Consultation Paper for the 2023 review of the Franchising Code of Conduct. 

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.

Selling a franchise business in Australia can be a complex process, especially when it comes to understanding the legal and financial aspects involved.

In this article we'll explore how to navigate the legal and financial aspects of selling your franchise business in Australia. From understanding how the Franchising Code of Conduct and your franchise agreement apply to the sale as well as considering the value of the franchise business, we will provide you with information that will help to make the journey smoother.

Franchising in Australia is heavily regulated.

Starting Your Own Business versus Buying a Franchise. Which is the better option?

Introduction
Advantages
Investment and Financial Considerations
Marketing and Branding
Operations and Management
Risk and Reward
Takeaways

As a franchisee, it is important to be aware of the financial health of your franchisor.

While there are certain pieces of information that must be included in the franchisor disclosure document, access to detailed information about a franchisor’s finances may be limited. This can leave you vulnerable if your franchisor suddenly becomes insolvent.

In this article we will discuss why it’s important as a franchisee to stay informed about your franchisor’s financial standing and what rights you have should your franchisor become insolvent.

Overview of Franchisor Insolvency

Rights and obligations arising from Franchisor Insolvency

Administration and Liquidation arising from Franchisor Insolvency

Marketing Funds

Takeaways