The Australian Government has released a draft of the new Franchising Code of Conduct, with a limited consultation period closing on October 29. The updated Code, set to replace the current version on April 1 next year, incorporates changes in response to the 2023 Schaper Review.

The aftermath of the Federal Court's ruling on the $650 million compensation claim by former Mercedes-Benz dealerships against Mercedes-Benz has resulted in a multi-dimensional examination into the non-renewal of franchise agreements and the introduction of alternative agency contracts. What’s the impact of this landmark case on the Australian franchise industry?

If you're a part of our vibrant $170 billion franchising sector, this information is for you. Minister for Small Business Julie Collins has announced an independent review of the Franchising Code of Conduct, with an opportunity for those within the franchising sector to have their say.

You may be in for a nasty surprise!

Given one of the essential assets of many businesses, even more, so those in the franchising or licensing industry, is their business’s trade name and logo/s, it cannot be underestimated how important it is to ensure the relevant name/s and logo/s have been sufficiently legally protected

The first in our new, multi-part series about how to use franchising principles to upscale your business!

You may not know this, but all Disclosure Documents issued by franchisors on or after 1st November 2021, must be updated to reflect the new Franchising Code of Conduct changes.

The Tsunami wave of resignations, the impact in business and franchising?