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If the Federal Code states that "good faith" is implied in each franchise agreement, this would codify the existing law.

Although both deal with selling of intellectual properties to third parties, franchising has a greater deal of control.

One of the ACCC's 2015 priorities will be compliance with industry codes, particularly the Franchising Code of Conduct.

After finding significant underpayments and sham contracts, other popular franchisees have been investigated by the FWO.

This new legislation proposes to make the franchisor liable for the sins of the franchisee in certain circumstances.

As shown in this case, the ACCC isn't hesitant in pursuing action against a franchisor when they have breached the Code.

Prospective buyers would benefit from the advice of a franchise lawyer to highlight the risks and the necessary steps.

A restraint of trade clause, or a "non-compete clause", is a common inclusion by a franchisor in a franchise agreement.

The progress of the Small Business Commissioner Bill (SA) has been watched closely by the franchising industry.

The unfair contract terms regime will be extended to protect small businesses that enter into standard form contracts.

It is that time of the year again when all franchisors (including foreign franchisors) should be updating their Disclosure Documents if they have not done so already.

A recent action commenced by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in the Federal Court against a franchisor could potentially become a landmark case on the issue of withholding consent to the transfer of a franchised business.

The new Government may consider that it has a mandate to seek to legislate for the "Protect Vulnerable Workers" policy.

Strong branding is critical for building a scalable franchise model.

Against a background of the recently concluded comprehensive Federal review of franchising, and in the context of a universally endorsed trend towards harmonisation of State laws and reduction in red tape and bureaucracy, South Australian backbencher Tony Piccolo is still championing his private member’s bill, introduced in December 2009 into the South Australian parliament and entitled the Franchising (South Australia) Bill 2009 (the Bill). If enacted, the Bill is likely to have a very negative

Due diligence is the appraisal of a business or franchise by a prospective buyer, to allow for an educated investment.

The franchise was terminated immediately – as the courier franchisee operated as a threat to public health and safety.