Franchising Resources
Likes, Laws, and Liabilities: Navigating Influencer Marketing Laws in Australia
Influencer Marketing Laws in Australia Overseen by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), Influencer Marketing Laws in Australia are governed by the Australian Consumer Law (“ACL”) and various industryRead More
How can businesses protect confidential information?
By Abrar Chowdhury (Legal Intern) Businesses possess plenty of information that must remain confidential. For example, a company planning to expand into a new market may have plans covering targetRead More
Recent ACCC Enforcement Actions Against Franchisors: Key Lessons for 2025
Actions Taken Against Franchisors in 2025 In 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) took action against several franchisors for non-compliance with new regulations. Several groups have been finedRead 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
Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Franchising
A Legal Guide for Prospective Franchisees Franchising offers an attractive business model for entrepreneurs looking to invest in a well-established brand with an existing customer base. However, the recent voluntaryRead More
Advancing Fair Work: Australia’s Third Tranche of Industrial Relations Law Reforms
The last year has seen many changes to workplace and industrial relations law. Already, two sets of industrial reforms have been introduced. The first has focused on improving job security,Read More
Are you paying your employees properly? 85 Degrees Case
Experience or exploitation? A Taiwanese coffee brand has been fined almost half a million dollars for its extraordinary exploitation of visa workers through purported internships and 70-hour work weeks. TheRead More
