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A Franchisor Liability Case Study: ASIC v Darranda Pty Ltd
Compliance is an important and ever-changing component of running a business. As a franchisor, it can be tempting to...
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Major Australian Franchisor Fined Nearly $20,000 by ACCC over Franchise Disclosure Failure
Australian franchisor Luxottica Franchising Australia (Luxottica) has paid a penalty of $19,800 after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued it with an infringement notice for failing to maintain an up-to-date profile on the Franchise Disclosure Register.
Topics: Franchising For Franchisors Compliance
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The ACCC is reviewing the Unfair Contract Term provisions. Here's what that means.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (the ACCC) has recently begun the process of reviewing the new provisions governing Unfair Contract Terms (UCTs), which began operation on 9 November 2023. These new provisions considerably widened the scope of the old UCT provisions and have profound implications for many contracts, especially in the franchising sector. In this blog post we will unpack what the UCT provisions are, the type of contracts they affect, how the amended provisions changed the law and what the ACCC's review is hoping to achieve. We will also consider whether the amendments have, thus far, actually had the effects that the Government set out to achieve.
Topics: Franchising For Franchisors For Franchisees Compliance
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Penalties for failure to Update the Franchise Disclosure Register
The ACCC announced on Thursday that it had issued infringement notices to Cash Converters Pty Ltd and Mobile Travel Agents Pty Ltd, for their alleged failures to comply with the Franchising Code of Conduct and that each franchisor had paid $16,500.00 in penalties.
Topics: Featured For Franchisors Compliance
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Understanding Franchise Disclosure Documents: A Comprehensive Guide
This article was updated on 17 May 2025
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
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Legal Requirements To Franchise Your Business
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
Topics: Franchising For Franchisors Franchise My Business Compliance
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Penalty Provisions Under The Australian Consumer Law
The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 ("the Act") came into effect on 9 November 2022.