The franchise sector is highly regulated in Australia.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has forged a brand new consultative committee

Make sure you are ready for the thrills and the spills by doing your homework before signing on the dotted line.

A group of Wizard Home LoansÕ franchisees can go ahead with collective bargaining when negotiating aspects of franchise agreements with

Small businesses are increasingly turning to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissioner for advice and guidance, according to latest data

Five things to consider before buying a franchise [video]

We’re in countdown mode for the new Code of Conduct to come into play. So what should franchisors be aware of under the new regulations? Here ACCC deputy chairman Michael Schaper provides franchisors with some tips as to how they can be prepared for the changes when the new Franchising Code of Conduct is introduced on 1 January 2015.

So youÕve found a franchise you like. You are keen to get in and start earning an income. So keen

They say all good things must come to an end, even franchise agreements. So that you can make a fully

“I’d like to have owner-operators in my business, but I’ve heard franchising is complicated. Can I just use some sort

Research by Griffith University in 2009 found that 49 percent of franchisees relied heavily on their gut feeling when deciding

Before you invest in a franchise it is wise to understand exactly what is in the agreement and what the