The Australian government has released an Exposure Draft of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Code – Franchising) Regulations 2024 (Cth) (the Exposure Draft), which would repeal and replace the current Franchising Code...more
The Australian Government has now released the Final Report of the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) submitted by Dr Michael Schaper. The Report contains a number of significant findings and...more
The Australian Government has recently announced that another comprehensive review of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) is to be undertaken by Dr. Michael Schaper. The report, which is intended to include appropriate...more
The ACCC reported today it issued two infringement notices to be paid by Jim's Group Pty Ltd (in its capacity as franchisor of the Jim's Dog Wash franchise)....more
On or before 14 November 2022, franchisors operating a franchise system in Australia will need to create a franchise profile and publish key disclosure information about their franchise on the new Franchise Disclosure...more
On 1 June 2021, the Australian Government released amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct and a number of these have already begun to apply. A summary of when various key changes take effect is set out below. ...more
FRANCHISING CODE - On Thursday 20 August 2020, the Australian Federal Government released a report which sets out intended changes to the Franchising Code (the Code). ...more
We are expecting 2018 to continue to be busy in the franchising industry. In a release on 23 March 2018, the ACCC announced its priorities for 2018 including "a particular focus on Franchising Code of Conduct issues involving...more
Many franchisors and other participants in the franchising sector are anticipating with concern the outcome of The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017 (Bill) which was introduced into the Federal...more
Franchising has undergone several significant changes in the last quarter. Firstly, the introduction of the Unfair Terms Legislation will no doubt impact the documentation used by franchisors. Secondly, franchisors operating...more
Franchising is set to undergo change following the Australian Federal election. The Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment recently recommended further amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct to allow...more
7/15/2016
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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) ,
Breach of Contract ,
Breach of Duty ,
Duty of Care ,
Fair Work Act ,
Franchise Agreements ,
Franchisee ,
Franchises ,
Franchisors ,
Standing Committees
While dispute resolution clauses may be straightforward for domestic franchise agreements as a result of the Franchising Code, dispute resolution clauses can be one of the most neglected provisions in international master...more
3/21/2016
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Commercial Contracts ,
Commercial Leases ,
Contract Disputes ,
Disclosure ,
Franchise Agreements ,
Franchisee ,
Franchisors ,
Infringement ,
Retail Market
To begin 2014, we remind franchisors of the Government's response to the changes to the Franchising Code recommended last year. On 6 January 2014, Small Business Minister Bruce Billson advised that the Coalition advocated...more
Overview -
There have been several franchising developments since our last update in February.
This edition discusses:
- minimising the risks when marketing through social media
- comments from...more
This edition of our Franchising Update includes the following articles:
- The recently announced review of the Franchising Code.
- The Pie Face dispute – misleading information or inadequate due...more