‘Captive to franchisors’: Franchise Council slammed for role in failed system Retail Matthew Elmas 15 March 2019 The Franchise Council is facing the possible creation of a new body which will represent franchisee, amid allegations it has failed the sector.
Systemic failure: Franchising report advises massive overhaul of $180 billion industry Retail Matthew Elmas 14 March 2019 A long-awaited Senate report into francishing has identified systemic abuse and has advised a major overhaul of the industry.
Senate committee confirms franchising inquiry delay with sly website update Franchising Matthew Elmas 14 February 2019 The Senate committee overseeing the franchising inquiry has delayed its report by 29 days, alerting the sector to the news with a sly update to its website.
Senate franchising report to be delayed again as industry awaits verdict Franchising Matthew Elmas 13 February 2019 The release of a highly anticipated franchising report by the Senate is set to be delayed for a third time as the industry awaits a verdict.
Car wash franchise found to have acted ‘unconscionably’ towards franchisees, as ACCC cracks whip Retail Matthew Elmas 11 February 2019 The ACCC has warned franchisors not complying with the franchising code that it will pursue enforcement action amid a crackdown.
