Date: 29 May 2018, Filed under: Business & Commercial Law, Franchises, Contracts and Agreements
The franchise disclosure document is one of the most important documents for a prospective franchisee. It contains important commercial and legal information...
Date: 30 Nov 2017, Filed under: Franchises
We all know that franchisees have to comply with the rules of the franchise — it’s part of the “deal” you make when you join a franchise network. But what...
Date: 03 Jul 2017, Filed under: Franchises
Even though it is your franchisee that employs workers directly, as you run the overall franchise network you may find yourself in hot water if you are...
Date: 01 Jun 2017, Filed under: Franchises, Business Law
Starting a franchise is a thought many business owners have, especially when they have a flourishing business. Why wouldn’t they? It’s an exciting business...
Date: 29 Sep 2016, Filed under: Franchises, Commercial Law, Business Law
The mandatory Franchising Code of Conduct (the 2015 Code) which commenced on 1 January 2015, requires franchisors to provide a disclosure document to prospective...
Date: 22 Jun 2016, Filed under: Franchises, Commercial Law, Business Law
Buying a franchise is a big decision. It’s easy to make a mistake and it is important to get good advice and take time to make appropriate enquiries before...
Date: 10 Apr 2013, Filed under: Franchises
Anyone going into business should spend some time engaging in a little navel gazing and examine (honestly) your attitudes, capabilities and goals.
Date: 18 Dec 2012, Filed under: Business & Commercial Law, Commercial Litigation, Franchises, Product Safety
You’d have to be living under a rock to not know that it’s Christmas time, and for many people that means the receiving of presents (fun!), and the purchasing...
Date: 24 Aug 2012, Filed under: Franchises
The acquisition of a franchise is a complex process, providing there is a lot to be said on the subject.
Date: 21 Aug 2012, Filed under: Business & Commercial Law, Franchises
As a business owner, perhaps you have asked yourself the question, do I want to franchise my business?