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What is franchising?
Understand how franchising works and compare other business arrangements.
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For franchisees.
At every step.
Buying into a franchise? Running your business? Working through a difficult decision?
Find practical guides, clear explanations and specialist perspectives to help you understand your commitments and explore your next move.
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BEFORE YOU TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Haarsma Lawyers
FRANCHISE & BUSINESS
What is
franchising?
Understand the model.
Start with the fundamentals.
A GUIDE TO THE FRANCHISE MODEL
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Understand the franchise model.
A useful place to begin your research.
Where are you in the journey?
Start with what matters to you.
01 / BUY
I’m considering
a franchise.
Understand the agreement, the commitments and the questions to ask.
Prepare before you buy →︎02 / RUN
I’m running my
franchise business.
Make sense of your obligations, your documents and the franchise relationship.
Support your business →︎03 / RESOLVE
I’m dealing with
a franchise dispute.
Start with the issue, any notice you’ve received and the dates that matter.
Understand your options →︎04 / MOVE ON
I’m planning my
next chapter.
Explore selling, transferring or leaving a franchise with your commitments in view.
Plan your next step →︎ !
Discuss your situation ↗︎ Received a notice or have a deadline?
You can come straight to us. Tell us what you’ve received and any dates that matter.
KNOWLEDGE FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE
The franchisee library.
Guides to get you started.
Insights to keep you informed.
12 resources
FREE EBOOK
Licensing vs franchising. (opens in a new tab)
Explore the distinction between and licence and a franchise before choosing your next move.
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EXPLAINER
What is a franchise agreement? (opens in a new tab)
Get familiar with the contract behind the franchise relationship.
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EXPLAINER
What is the Franchising Code of Conduct? (opens in a new tab)
An introduction to the rules governing Australian franchise relationships.
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EXPLAINER
Franchise breach notices. (opens in a new tab)
Understand breach notices and the issues to consider when responding.
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EXPLAINER
Received a franchise termination notice? (opens in a new tab)
Explore the questions raised by a proposed franchise termination.
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INSIGHT
Bubble Tea Franchisor Pays Hefty Penalty for Alleged Breaches of Franchising Code
Sharetea Australia faces a $39,600 penalty for breaching the Franchising Code, highlighting the need for franchisors to ensure compliance with Australian laws.
James Lance
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INSIGHT
A Franchisor Liability Case Study: ASIC v Darranda Pty Ltd
Explore the lessons from ASIC v Darranda Pty Ltd, highlighting franchisor liability and the importance of compliance in franchise systems.
James Lance
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INSIGHT
Government Proposes New Bill to Target Unfair Trading Practices Affecting Consumers
The Australian Government's new Bill aims to combat unfair trading practices, enhancing consumer protections against misleading pricing and subscription traps.
James Lance
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INSIGHT
Franchisor Obligations for Disclosure of Materially Relevant Facts
Franchisors must disclose relevant financial details and other material facts promptly to franchisees, or face severe penalties for non-compliance.
James Lance
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INSIGHT
Major Australian Franchisor Fined Nearly $20,000 by ACCC over Franchise Disclosure Failure
Australian franchisor Luxottica fined $19,800 by the ACCC for failing to update its profile on the Franchise Disclosure Register, highlighting compliance importance.
James Lance
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INSIGHT
The "Return on Investment" Requirement
What are the requirements of the return on investment obligations under the Franchising Code of Conduct?
Ana Haarsma
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A clearer next step.
Reading can help you ask better questions. Specialist advice helps you apply the answers to your agreement, your business and your circumstances.
FOR PROSPECTIVE & EXISTING FRANCHISEES
Tell us where you are in the journey.
An opportunity you’re considering. An issue in the business. A next chapter to plan. Start with your situation.
Find the right supportA FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Before you take
your next step.
Start with a question.
We’ll help you work out what comes next.
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Can I get advice before I buy a franchise?
Yes. Tell us about the proposed franchise, the documents you have received and any date you have been asked to sign or pay. We can discuss the scope and timing of the agreement review before you proceed.
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I've received a breach or termination notice. Where do I start?
Contact us and mention the notice, when you received it and any stated deadline. We'll discuss the next step.
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Can you help me to sell or exit my franchise?
We can discuss a proposed sale, transfer or negotiated exit, and the documents and restraints that may affect your plans. Tell us what you want to achieve, the business involved and any relevant dates.
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What will the advice cost?
The cost depends on the work you need. We'll discuss the scope and provide a fixed fee or an estimate before work begins, so you can decide how to proceed.
YOUR BUSINESS. YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.
Let’s talk about
your next step.
A franchise to buy. A business to support. A way forward to find.