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  • Article

    Optimising the value of intellectual property

    Article considers proper management of IP ownership & control for franchisors seeking to sell their business.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Quick Tips For Franchisors - Preparing Your Disclosure Document

    This month's Quick Tips for Franchisors relates to the disclosure document. All franchisors know that they must prepare and maintain a current disclosure document, but here are some points that are sometimes overlooked.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
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Bridging The Gap Between Franchising And The Capital Markets

About 18 months ago I had two separate conversations, one with a franchisor founder, the other with a private equity firm. They each lamented the other's lack of understanding of their needs.
AustraliaStrategy
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Do franchise brokers and franchisors need to be licensed to sell franchises?

    This article considers whether Australia should introduce a licensing scheme for franchise brokers.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Franchise Council of Australia seeks input to Code review

    The Franchise Council of Australia is seeking input to effectively contribute to the 2013 review of the Franchising Code.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Harvey Norman franchisee gets slapped with $52,000 in penalties

    The order reaffirms the Court's stance regarding false and misleading representations about consumer guarantee rights.
    AustraliaConsumer Protection
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
  • Article

    ACCC cleaning up dodgy franchisors

    Melbourne has hit us with another riveting tale of deceit, a lying business owner, cleaning products and a $500,000 fine.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Marque Lawyers
    Marque Lawyers
  • Article

    ACCC grills franchisors for code compliance

    Inadequate disclosure by franchisors is one of the two most frequent compliance issues reported to the ACCC each year.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McCullough Robertson
    McCullough Robertson
  • Article

    ACCC prosecutes ASX-listed franchisor for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law and Franchising Code of Conduct

    The ACCC claims franchisee information was insufficient to enable a store's financial position to be properly assessed.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    DMAW Lawyers
    DMAW Lawyers
  • Article

    Beware Of Resale Price Maintenance

    The Federal Court of Australia has found Skins Compression Garments Pty Ltd, the supplier of sports compression attire, guilty of engaging in "Resale Price Maintenance" in contravention of the Trade Practices Act.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Employment Contracts - Validity of Set-Off Clauses Upheld

    Employers can use set-off clauses to pay their employees an all-inclusive rate. The Fair Work Ombudsman has confirmed that it considers set-off clauses as a valid means of making payments.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Franchising and directors duties - penalties to directors individually

    The case serves as a warning both to Franchisors, their Directors, and to potential Franchisees to comply with the Code.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Watkins Tapsell
    Watkins Tapsell
  • Article

    Responsibilities of the newly established franchising taskforce.

    Newly established franchising taskforce will hopefully mark the beginning of reform to the Australian franchising sector.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
  • Article

    Social media pet fury caused by rogue Pizza Hut franchisee

    The incident demonstrates the importance of policies for all entities linked to a brand, not just for the company itself.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
  • Article

    Substance Over Form In Determining Whether An Agreement Is A Licence Or A Franchise

    The ACCC has consistently stated that Franchisors cannot circumvent the Code by simply claiming that the agreement is not a franchise agreement.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    The entwined relationship between franchisors and franchisees

    The franchise business model is characterised by a close, symbiotic relationship between franchisors and franchisees.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    KordaMentha
    KordaMentha
  • Article

    Warning to franchisors: Are your franchisees putting you at risk?

    The changes mean that franchisors are likely to be held responsible for franchisees' failure to pay employees correctly.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Watkins Tapsell
    Watkins Tapsell
  • Article

    Australian franchising continues to grow

    The IBISWorld Industry Report on Franchising in Australia notes that the industry continues to post solid growth.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Franchisors, it's time to think about updating your Disclosure Document!

    As a franchisor, under the Franchising Code of Conduct, you are required to update your Disclosure Document annually.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
  • Article

    Changes to the Franchising Code – What you need to know

    The aim of the changes (eg to disclosure requirements) is to promote competition & fair trading in the franchising sector.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    McCullough Robertson
    McCullough Robertson
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