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What is in a “Franchise Agreement”?
A franchise agreement is a contract between a franchisor and a franchisee. It formalises and details the terms of the legal relationship between the parties. Key elements of a franchiseRead More
5 things that can make a franchise fail
Understanding why others failed is often crucial to your own success. Although opening a franchise is often seen as a more safe and reliable route to success than opening yourRead More
What is involved in complying with the Franchising Code?
The Franchising Code regulates the relationship between franchisors and franchisees. It is regulated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) who may investigate and pursue alleged breaches. The CodeRead More
Temporary relief from directors’ duty to prevent insolvent trading due to Covid-19
Covid-19 has presented new challenges for directors as they navigate unchartered territory. Due to the pressure placed on businesses by Covid-19, the government introduced the Coronavirus Response Package Omnibus ActRead More
What are the main documents for a franchise?
There are four essential documents a franchisor must provide a franchisee before a franchise agreement is entered into. These documents are set out in the Franchising Code of Conduct (theRead More
What is a smart contract and what are the legal implications?
A smart contract is a self-executing contract created as a software program and stored on a distributed ledger, such as blockchain. A smart contract is essentially software operating an “if/then”Read More
How can lawyers help recover debt?
There inevitably comes a time in every business where a client or customer owes money and is not responding to the invoices provided. How you proceed with recovering this debtRead More