Fines for a Breach of the Code

Pizza Wars – Franchisees Turn on Franchisor 80 Pizza Hut Franchisees have failed to obtain an interlocutory injunction against their franchisor (YUM!) The franchisees wanted to restrain YUM! from introducing a “Reduced Price Strategy” of: Reducing the number of products the franchisees could sell; and Setting a maximum price for the products. The franchisees claimed the Reduced Price Strategy would have a detrimental effect on their businesses and YU...

Fair Work Ombudsman's National Franchise Program Earlier this year the Fair Work Ombudsman called for franchisor volunteers.  The Fair Work Ombudsman will provide free advice about promoting compliance with workplace laws across the franchise network. The Fair Work Ombudsman has selected 8 volunteers and may offer further placements at the end of 2012. A dedicated web page has been set up with information and resources for the franchising sector:
www.fairwork.gov.au/franchi...