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The proposed changes to the Franchising Code aim to improve protections for, and information available to, franchisees.

The Penalty Regulations introduce new penalty provisions that will apply to breaches of the Franchising Code.

A profitable business is not the same as a franchisable one. This is the point at which many prospective franchisors stumble, they assume that because the model works in their hands, it will work in the hands of someone they have never met. The leap from one to the other is not small, and it is not bridged by enthusiasm or capital. It is bridged by evidence.

Every franchisor presents its system in the best light, and the strong ones have good reason to. The task for a prospective franchisee is to use financial due diligence and not to second-guess that optimism but to translate it into numbers that reflect your situation, your site and your appetite for risk. A franchise that holds together on conservative numbers is one worth committing to; a franchise that works only on optimistic ones is not, however appealing the brand.

The article discusses 6 key recommendations that have been accepted, of potential interest to franchise participants.

A recent FWO investigation into fast food giant Pizza Hut has identified widespread non-compliance with the FWA 2009.

This is a general outline of the new provisions, to help small to medium businesses to understand their legal position.

The amendments have significant impacts on liabilities and obligations of employers, franchisors and holding companies.

A central issue for the Court was whether or not the trademark arrangement could be construed as a franchise agreement.

The Franchising Inquiry report follows more than a year of written submissions, public hearings and wide media coverage.

Understanding the ACCC priorities is essential for all Australian companies, particularly those in the target sectors.

The franchise sector breathed a collective sigh of relief when the Minister for Small Business Craig Emerson announced the Government's official response to the report of the recent Federal Parliamentary inquiry into franchising.

Under the Australian Consumer Law, a term in a standard form, small business contract, may be void if the term is unfair.

Discussion of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v South East Melbourne Cleaning Pty Ltd (in liquidation).

The recommendations of the review represent the largest overhaul of the Franchising Code of Conduct since its inception.

In this article, we look at recommendations six to nine.

Despite the current economic climate we see a growing interest in Australian franchisors expanding into the People's Republic of China.