26Oct

Unfair Contract Terms in Franchising

3 min read A recent court enforceable undertaking given to the ACCC by Back in Motion Physiotherapy Pty Ltd (Back in Motion) has served as a reminder to ensure that franchise agreements do not contain unfair contract terms. Background Back … Continue reading →

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On October 26, 2020
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07Oct

Dispute Resolution in Franchising

5 minute read Dispute resolution (also known as alternative dispute resolution or ADR) refers to a number of processes that can be used to resolve a dispute. Dispute resolution can be facilitative, advisory or determinative. Facilitative Dispute Resolution Facilitative dispute … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On October 7, 2020
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17Sep

The JobKeeper Payment Scheme – Part 2

On 15 September 2020 the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Amendment Rules (No 8) 2020 came into effect. The purpose of the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Amendment Rules (No 8) 2020 is to extend the … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On September 17, 2020
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25Aug

Proposed Amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct

In its response to the Fairness in Franchising Report, the Government has proposed a number of amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct. Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On August 25, 2020
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24Aug

Key Disclosure Information Fact Sheet

Share 7 minute read The Federal Government released its response to the Fairness in Franchising Report on 20 August 2020. In its response, the Federal Government has indicated that a Key Disclosure Information Fact Sheet will be introduced to the … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On August 24, 2020
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21Aug

Government Response to the Fairness in Franchising Report

The Federal Government released its response to the Fairness in Franchising Report on 20 August 2020. The key actions highlighted represent significant changes to the current regime. Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On August 21, 2020
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18Aug

Brand Consistency in franchising

To achieve brand consistency in franchising you will need to develop and document all elements of your brand identity, store design, processes and procedures. Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On August 18, 2020
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07Aug

Franchisors, Franchisees and the Permitted Worker Scheme

Share 5 min read As part of the Stage 4 lockdown, workplaces in Melbourne have been required to close unless: -the workplace is part of a permitted activity; or -all employees are working from home. The list of permitted activities … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On August 7, 2020
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01Aug

Can I franchise my Business – Part 3 – Growth Strategy

In Part 1, we looked at branding and business systems. In Part 2, we focused on the market for your product or service, and financial modelling for the franchisor and the franchisee. In this article we look at growth strategy … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On August 1, 2020
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21Jul

Good Faith in Franchising

10 min read The Franchising Code of Conduct (the Franchising Code) includes an obligation that the franchisor and the franchisee act in good faith in their dealings with the other party. The obligation to act in good faith in franchising … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On July 21, 2020
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