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    Cheap delivery pizza allowed, Pizza Hut's franchisees fail in class action

    Franchisors are not obligated to ensure franchisees are profitable when a new product or pricing strategy is introduced.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Marque Lawyers
    Marque Lawyers
  • Article

    Federal Government Reconsiders Good Faith And Unconscionable Conduct

    Two Federal Government inquiries tabled their reports shortly prior to Christmas. Included in the recommendations were matters likely to attract the interest of many businesses.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
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Franchising Code Changes Imminent

The Federal Government has moved quickly to implement its response to the recent parliamentary inquiries concerning franchising and unconscionable conduct, with amendments to the Code likely to be announced shortly. It is expected the changes will take effect from 1 July 2010 to facilitate efficient amendment to disclosure documents by franchisors with a June 30 financial year.
AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Franchising: Federal Government's response to Wein Report

    The Federal Government has recently accepted outright or in principle most of the recommendations in the Wein Report.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Hunt & Hunt
    Hunt & Hunt
  • Article

    Franchisors, its not worth waiting… act now to meet your workplace obligations

    Franchisors should minimise the risk to their brands by helping their franchisees understand and meet their obligations.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
  • Article

    Navigating the Third Line forcing Prohibition

    Franchisors will be familiar with the prohibition on "third line forcing" contained in s47 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (TPA). Third line forcing, where in simplified terms A supplies goods or services to B on the condition that B acquires goods or services from C, is prohibited irrespective of its impact on competition.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Non-compliance with South Australian industry codes may mean fines for franchisors

    The Small Business Commissioner (SA) will be able to prescribe industry codes as regulations to administer them as law.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Cooper Grace Ward
    Cooper Grace Ward
  • Article

    Short-changed… Coffee Club franchisee penalised for underpaying employee - what does this mean for the franchisor?

    Franchisors could be captured by this proposed legislation, so should devise a strategy to avoid potential penalties.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
  • Article

    State Franchise Laws - Common sense prevailing in WA, but SA remains uncertain

    Report on progress of Franchise laws in WA and SA.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • 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 Franchising inquiry verdict: Reform on the horizon

    Neither major party has discussed any of the specific recommendations, but it's expected that reform is forthcoming.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Marque Lawyers
    Marque Lawyers
  • Article

    The Personal Property Security Act and Franchising

    Franchisors should consider possible applications of the PPSA, with a conservative and long term approach to the law.
    AustraliaFinance and Banking
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Getting hotter in the Dominos kitchen – Paying for visa sponsorship

    A media investigation has revealed yet another scam involving the exploitation of 457 visa holders.- by Domino's Pizza.
    AustraliaImmigration
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
  • Article

    Franchisee Insolvency

    Although franchised businesses have a far stronger track record of riding through the tough times, the reality is that perhaps for the first time in many years franchisors will need to consider the solvency of some of their franchisees.
    AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Hot Tips For Franchisors - Execution Of The Franchise Agreement

    Franchisors have to operate their businesses within a complex, ever growing regulatory environment.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Misleading Representations. A warning for franchisors

    A successful appeal by franchisees against a franchisor has highlighted certain risks to franchisors.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
    Coleman Greig Lawyers
  • Article

    Restraints Of Trade – Take Care When Seeking To Enforce A Restraint Against A Franchisee

    The decision in EzyDVD emphasises the need to properly consider the terms of any restraint that you want to impose on your franchisees. A carefully worded restraint may still be enforceable, but the courts will always critically examine the entire contractual relationship before enforcing a restraint.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    The National Business Name Registration Service – How will this impact your business?

    The National Business Name Registration Service will make registering a business name easier than in the current regime.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Are You Meeting Your Legal Compliance Training Obligations?

    Compliance is a critical issue for franchise systems. Franchisors all understand the importance of system compliance, but the importance of maintaining legal compliance is often overlooked.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Article

    Auditor's reports and Guidance Statement (GS018)

    GS018 means that the form of audit report for franchisors to support their financial positions may not be sufficient.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
    Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
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