Franchising Resources

Franchise Financing Models
The most common type of franchise model requires franchisees to pay for the rights to use intellectual property and to cover the establishment costs of a new franchise outlet. The greatestRead More

Overview of the Changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct
Amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct have now been finalised, and will take effect from 1 July 2021. They will continue, as other changes to the Code have inRead More

Franchise Financing Models
The most common franchise model requires franchisees to pay for the rights to use your intellectual property and to cover the establishment costs to open a new franchise outlet. ThisRead More

Drafting an Operations Manual for your Franchise
The Operations Manual is one of the most important documents in a franchise business. A well drafted operations manual clearly outlines the standards, specifications and procedures that a franchisee mustRead More

Unfair Franchise Agreements
If you enter into a franchise agreement, and later find that certain terms are disadvantageous and unfair, what can you do? Franchise agreements are governed by numerous industry codes andRead More

Tips for entering or starting a franchise
A franchise is a type of business model which has recently become a popular way for many individuals to own and operate their own business. Franchising in Australia consists ofRead More

The Proposed Changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct
In August 2020, the Australian Government released the Fairness in Franchising report (the Report). This was a long awaited response to the Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services InquiryRead More