Changes to franchising

Changes to franchising

The Federal Government has recently announced its support for several recommendations made following the 2023 review of the Franchising Code of Conduct.   A new draft of the Franchising Code will be released later in 2024 and is expected to be implemented from April...
What is the franchise code of conduct?

What is the franchise code of conduct?

Franchising is a popular business model that allows you to operate a business under the brand of another business. Famous examples of a franchise in Australia include Pool Werx, Muffin Break, and Jim’s Mowing. A franchisee is a sole trader, partnership or company...
Licence v franchise – what’s the difference?

Licence v franchise – what’s the difference?

Two of the most common types of businesses in Australia are licensed businesses and a franchised business. But what’s the difference? Both models are business agreements in which certain aspects of the brand are shared in exchange for a fee.  However, a franchising...
Your obligations under the new franchise laws

Your obligations under the new franchise laws

  Franchising laws have changed again, and if you’re a franchise business owner it’s important you’re up to the date with the latest requirements. The government has introduced the online Franchise Disclosure Register, which is a database of franchisors’...