Dr Michael Schaper, deputy chairman of Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), has advised franchisees and small business owners to
Make sure you’re fully informed before purchasing a franchise, advises Dr Michael Schaper, deputy chair of the ACCC. Before you
An ex-franchisee of Advanced Hair Studio has been fined for providing the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission with false and
Australian Loans Management has agreed franchisees can be released from their agreements and issued refunds following a failure by the
The franchising sector has been let down by the Government’s inadequate response to the inquiries into the sector, according to
State Labor MP, Tony Piccolo, has reiterated his decision to go ahead with draft legislation for the South Australian Parliament
Personalised Chocolates 4U has misled franchisees and breached the Franchising Code of Conduct, the Federal Court has found following legal
The Franchising Code is prescribed under the Trade Practices Act 1974 and applies to all franchisors and franchisees. It was
Disputes that arise about contractual arrangements are not uncommon in small business, writes Dr. Michael Schaper, deputy chairman of the
The Federal Court has declared Mailpost founder Peter Kritas and the NSW master franchisor Mailpost Postie Network Pty Ltd (MPNS)
Damages of $3 million are to be paid to 55 existing and past franchisees in the Allphones network after the
Beware potential income claims, warns ACCC