Suffocated by your franchise agreement and want out?
You’ve just signed up the next 5 years of your life to managing and operating a franchise. It seemed like a great idea, the people...
Simple Successful Franchise Marketing
Simple Successful Franchise Marketing A common feature of Franchise models offering marketing support is the “Marketing Fund”. Generally, a marketing fund is a compulsory fund...
Licensing vs. Franchising: What’s the Difference in Australia?
Licensing or franchising model? If you’re considering expanding your business in Australia, you might be wondering which of these to choose . While both models...
Traits of Successful Franchise Systems
Franchises, like any relationship, require open, honest communication. A good franchise relationship is a valuable business asset to be worked at to provide a solid...
What is a Franchise Agreement?
A Franchise Agreement is a document which sets out what is required by the Franchisor and Franchisee in any situation which may arise during the...
What is the Franchising Code of Conduct?
The Franchising Code of Conduct is a mandatory set of rules all Australian franchised businesses must abide by. There are 3 main areas which are...
What to Consider Prior to Franchising Your Business
If you are considering franchising your business here are some important considerations. Build a strong brand A successful franchise system needs a strong brand to...
Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Mediation is a process by which the parties to a dispute with the assistance of a mediator (a neutral third party) identify the issues in...
If it Looks Like a Franchise . . .
The Franchising Code of Conduct uses 4 criteria to decide whether a business is a franchise. The existence of a system or marketing plan which...
Obligations as a Lessor
In South Australia (SA) retail shop leases are governed by the ‘Retail and Commercial Leases Act, 1995’ (the Act). Definition of a lessor and lessee...
Disclosure Documents
Under the Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code) all Australian franchisors must issue a disclosure document to a prospective franchisee, or when proposing to renew...
Third Line Forcing
Exclusive dealing involves one business imposing restrictions on another’s freedom to choose with whom, in what or where they deal. Sometimes this conduct is prohibited...