Posts tagged "franchise code of conduct"

Car repair business Ultra Tune has again found itself facing legal action from Australia’s competition and consumer watchdog in relation to its dealings with franchisees. 

Businesses that are found to have breached the franchising code now face potential fines of up to $10 million, as part of continued efforts to stamp out bad behaviour in the sector.

Recent allegations against United Petroleum by a group of ex-franchisees highlight some common concerns that are, sadly, seen all too often in franchising. 

The ACCC wants tougher penalties to tackle dodgy franchisors, but it has rejected calls for it to administer a public database to improve disclosure.

Despite the introduction of a new Franchising Code of Conduct on January 1 this year, the Australian franchise sector is set to be further i…

Franchise problems: The Pie Face chain has been in turmoil since it went into administration More than 7000 individuals contacted the Austra…

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will have the power to fine businesses that breach the Franchise Code of Conduct, after l…

A theme in the current Franchising Code of Conduct review that is consistent with previous federal and state inquiries into franchising unde…