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Franchising Code of Conduct
18/02/2020
Industry bodies have slammed the government’s automotive franchising draft, suggesting the proposed changes will have “very little effect” on new car dealers. In a statement released on Monday, the Australian
02/01/2020
What could possibly go wrong? How to ensure you don’t set yourself up for trouble when setting up or amending your franchise agreement. As a franchisor, when drafting or amending your
27/11/2019
“Surely I don’t have to pay fees if the franchise lets me down?” Is this fact or fiction? Let’s take a closer look… It’s a fact of life that despite
15/10/2019
When franchise buyers are reviewing business opportunities they are encouraged to see any franchisor non-compliance as a red flag. They would be quite justified to stop and reconsider signing up
25/09/2019
Just months after the automotive business was fined a landmark $2.6m for breaches of the Franchising Code of Conduct, Ultra Tune has won an appeal to have its penalties cut
22/08/2019
Small business is in for a compliance overhaul, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) committing to crackdown on unfair contract terms. In its latest Small Business in Focus
29/10/2015
Buying a franchise business is a significant undertaking – one that requires thorough research of the franchise system, speaking to existing and past franchisees and most importantly understanding the franchise agreement you are signing.
29/10/2015
The franchising model might be proven but not every system is a shining example of what a franchising business can be.
29/10/2015
Franchise enquiries to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have increased in the last six months.