One of the disadvantages of buying a franchise is the lack of independence or autonomy in operating the franchise, and the restrictions on decision-making [The advantages and disadvantages of franchising]. How much autonomy a franchisee has in operating their franchise business, will depend on the franchisor, the business operation that the franchisee is wanting to do differently and the reasons why the franchisee is wanting to depart from the franchise offering. While there is a case to be made for some franchisee autonomy, this needs to be balanced with brand consistency . 

What is franchise autonomy?
Can Franchisees adapt operational procedures?
Are Franchisees able to introduce new products or services?
What level of autonomy do Franchisees have in local marketing?
Can Franchisees negotiate with suppliers independently?
Challenges of Franchisee autonomy
Strategies for balancing autonomy and consistency
The future of Franchisee autonomy 

In this article we will consider how the new "Right to Disconnect" law in Australia impacts employees and employers and what factors both employees and employers need to take into account when communicating outside of work hours.

On 8 February 2024, the Minister for Small Business, the Hon Julie Collins MP, released the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct by Dr Michael Schaper. In this article we consider the key findings and recommendations of the Independent Review.

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.

The Importance of Franchise Disclosure Documents

Key Components of Franchise Disclosure Documents

Common Disclosure Document Issues for Australian Franchisors

Best Practices for Franchise Disclosure Document Management

Franchising is complex and highly regulated.

There are many legal requirements that need to be complied with in order to successfully franchise your business. We consider these requirements in more detail below.

Guide to Franchising Your Business

What happens when a franchisee is not living up to expectations? In this article we explore the challenges of poorly performing franchisees and how they can impact the overall success of a franchise.

The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 ("the Act") came into effect on 9 November 2022.

In this blog post, we will delve into some of the key amendments made to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ("Fair Work Act") under the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act 2022 (Cth) ("SJBP"). Our aim is to provide an understanding of the implications of these changes, exploring their direct impact on employee rights and the obligations faced by employers.

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