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 respect of the Agreement.

Part of the Disclosure Document will be a contact list for all existing Franchisees Ð you should make enquiries with as many Franchisees as possible to find out about their experiences with the Franchise and help you assess the likelihood that your business will be a success.

In addition, from 1 March 2008, a Disclosure Document must contain contact details for past Franchisees (such as those that have transferred their business, whose business ceased to operate, or whose Franchise Agreement was terminated), unless the past Franchisee has requested their details not be given.