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Navigating the 2025 Franchising Code of Conduct Reforms: What Small Businesses Need to Know accc business franchises franchising code of conduct franchisor obligations May 07, 2025

The Australian franchising landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the newĀ Franchising Code of Conduct, effective from 1 April 2025.Ā These reforms aim to enhance fairness, transparency, and accountability within the franchising sector, impacting both franchisors...

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A franchisor’s duty to avoid misleading and deceptive conduct during pre-contract negotiations business business law franchises franchising code of conduct good faith misleading and deceptive conduct unconsionable conduct Apr 12, 2023

The franchising industry has been a vital part of the Australian economy, contributing significantly to employment and economic growth. According toĀ 2022 figures, the franchising industry in Australia is estimated to be worth around $172 billion, with approximately 1,120 franchisors operating in Aus...

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New Franchising Code of Conduct to apply from 1 January 2015 accc business franchises franchising code of conduct Nov 12, 2014

From 1 January 2015, the currentĀ Franchising Code of ConductĀ will be repealed and replaced with a new Code. Ā This will apply to all franchise systems operating in Australia. Whilst the Code will remain largely the same,Ā some of the changes the new Franchising Code will bring include:

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Stronger ACCC powers to enforce the Franchising Code accc business franchises franchising code of conduct Nov 04, 2014

The Government has passedĀ legislationĀ that will give theĀ ACCCĀ stronger powers and greater flexibility when enforcing theĀ Franchising Code of Conduct, the mandatory industry code regulating the conduct of both franchisors and franchisees alike.

The Bill, which will commence on 1 January 2015,Ā gives ...

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