When a lawyer is reviewing your franchise agreement they should not just be summarising the agreement for you. One of the most important roles of a franchise review should be to make recommendations for you. A franchise review should: 1. suggest drafting changes - deletions and different wording 2. explain the impact of relevant legislation 3. highlight how the franchise agreement compares to industry standards 4. explain what the agreement says Only lawyers with actual franch...

Sham contracting can be a means by which businesses attempt to avoid employment laws and/or payroll tax by engaging services through contractor arrangements rather than employment arrangements. Sham contracting laws were introduced to help protect contractors who really should be employees.  Large penalties can apply. Businesses may have alternatives available through franchising. Businesses may be able to grant franchises and thus expand their business and their service reach wit...

Elizabeth Gore-Jones will be presenting at the First Class Accounts franchise conference on the Gold Coast on 6 September 2019. Elizabeth will be explaining: 1. how Notices to Remedy Breach work 2. what to do if you are a franchisee and receive a Notice to Remedy Breach 3. Common reasons for the issuing of a Notice to Remedy Breach 4. What happens if you do not remedy the Breach and finally, Why Notices to Remedy Breach are a good thing! Keep an eye out, we will be sharing som...