With significant updates to the Franchising Code of Conduct now in effect from April 2025, staying compliant is more critical than ever. Access an essential online on-demand seminar starting 12 May 2025, hosted by Legal Wise Seminars and led by Elizabeth Gore-Jones, Founding Partner of The Franchise & Business Lawyers. Act now to claim your 30% early bird discount before Friday, 9 May 2025!What You’ll Learn in the SeminarThis online on-demand session, brought to you by Legal Wise Semina...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has long prioritized supporting small businesses, including those in the franchising sector. Recently, the ACCC launched a new small business web page designed to provide franchisors and franchisees with a centralized, easy-to-navigate resource. This page offers key information, tools, and guidance to help you understand your rights and responsibilities when dealing with customers, competitors, and suppliers.What’s on the New ACCC Sm...

The new Franchising Code of Conduct, effective as of 1 April 2025, continues to keep both franchisors and franchisees on their toes with drafting anomalies that may lead to unintended consequences. One significant change relates to payments made by franchisees before entering into a franchise agreement.How Refunds Have Changed Under the New CodeUnder the previous Franchising Code, franchisees were entitled to a full refund of any amount paid before receiving disclosure or within 14 days of re...