Wisewould Mahony - Franchise Lawyers Legal Advice
Robert Toth
Robert Toth is the Franchise Partner at Wisewould Mahony - Franchise Lawyers. Robert Toth is an Accredited Business Law Specialist, a member of the International Franchise Lawyers Association (IFLA), a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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Under the Code of Conduct franchisors are required to provide prospective franchisees with a copy of the code, a disclosure document and a copy of the franchise agreement at least 14 days before the prospective franchisee ...
Careful consideration needs to be given to whether the franchisor will hold the Lease of the business premises or require the franchisee to hold the Lease in its own name. There are pros and cons to both options however ...
I am a Franchisor and an existing Franchisee is selling their business. The Franchisee has given the buyer a copy of their existing Franchise Agreement and Disclosure Document. With the recent amendment to the Code, what ...
The Disclosure Document must be updated every time the Franchisor enters a new Franchise Agreement, including when there is a transfer, renewal or extension of a Franchise Agreement. A copy must be provided at least 14 days ...
Section 47 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 prohibits corporations from engaging in the practice of exclusive dealing, although usually only where this has the purpose or effect of substantially lessening competition. Generally, ...
There are many successful Franchise systems that operate responsibly and support their Franchisees. The Franchisors have invested in their business, staff training, research and development and look to ways to improve their ...
This involves an analysis of the nature of the business you are acquiring as well as your own personal circumstances, such as whether you are single or have a partner and/or a family. Other considerations are the likelihood ...
Yes, and in fact we recommend that you certainly do so. A Franchisor must give you a Disclosure Document for the Franchise at least 14 days before you enter into a Franchise Agreement or make a non-refundable payment in ...
