Competition watchdog urges franchisors to ‘consult’ with franchisees wanting to exit
The competition regulator has warned franchisors of their legal obligations now that reforms to the $180 billion sector have come into effect.
The consumer watchdog has secured $100,000 in penalties against food chain PastaCup and $50,000 against its co-founder after taking Federal …
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has applied for leave to start court action against a car wash franchise operator for all…
By Dominic Powell and Emma Koehn
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking automotive repair business Ultra Tun…
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has called for stronger sanctions for breaches of the Franchising Code as the sector cont…
The following piece was submitted by franchisee advocate Frank Zumbo, in response to this piece from Jason Gherke. Zumbo helped draft the fr…
It’s the start of the new financial year, and entrepreneurs are breathing a sigh of relief that the June 30 rush is over. But businesse…
Small Business Minister Craig Emerson’s long-awaited changes to the Franchising Code have been introduced into Parliament, with a focus on i…
At the point of receiving disclosure documentation, many potential franchisees are recommended by their franchisors to use the Franchising C…
The Federal Government’s formal response to a Parliamentary inquiry into the Franchising Code has been delayed. Small Business Minister …
