Getting up to speed with the Franchising Taskforce
In March 2019 the highly anticipated report from the Senate inquiry into the operation and effectiveness of the Franchising Code…
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Operating a marketing fund – Things you need to know
Franchisors who operate a marketing or cooperative fund must comply with the obligations under the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code)…
"Fairness in Franchising" report – Key recommendations for reform
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (Committee) tabled its Report referred to as the “Fairness in Franchising”…
Ultra fine for Ultra Tune
In an important decision for all Australian franchisors, national franchisor Ultra Tune has been ordered by the Federal Court to…
Tips for franchisors responding to a Section 51ADD Investigation Notice
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has powers to conduct audits to monitor compliance with industry codes of conduct…
Delahunt v Swim Loops [2018] VSC 269 – exercise caution when terminating franchise agreements
This decision of the Victorian Supreme Court illustrates that the “devil is in the detail” when issuing Notices under franchise…