The 2025 franchise disclosure update period officially began on July 1, 2025, and runs until October 31, 2025. This isn't just about minor tweaks; it's about amending your disclosure documents to fully comply with significant legislative changes that came into effect, including those from April 1, 2025. Even if you've already made substantial revisions, all franchisors must still update their disclosure documents during this designated period.While it's worth noting the Key Facts Sheet is no long...

Cash Converters and MTA Travel have been penalised for failing to update their information on the Franchise Disclosure Register. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has finally taken action, imposing penalties of $16,500 on each franchisor for non-compliance.A Clear Message to the SectorThis move signals to the franchising industry that maintaining up-to-date registration on the Franchise Disclosure Register is non-negotiable. While the penalties may seem modest, they un...

Navigating New Provisions with Expert GuidanceThe franchising law landscape is always changing, and 2025 brought some big updates with the new Franchising Code of Conduct. To ensure practitioners and businesses are well-informed, Elizabeth Gore-Jones, Principal of The Franchise & Business Lawyers, recently delivered an essential presentation to the Queensland Law Society.The area of franchising law in practice has changed significantly with various new provisions commencing over 2025. Thi...