As is the case every year, franchisors need to update their disclosure document, key facts sheet, and registration on the Franchise Disclosure Register between July 1 and October 31, with a few further weeks to update the Franchise Disclosure Register. Franchisors should start preparing for this period by compiling any information that will reflect changes to the franchise system over the current financial year. As a reprieve, franchisors will not have new laws to incorporate or comply with...

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The Franchise Disclosure Register has been operational since November 2023. The question now arises: Was the creation of the register a waste of time and money? The lack of searchability of the register – even when you type in an exact name for a franchisor, you will be lucky if you find them! – means that there are significant challenges in just navigating the register. If you are lucky enough to actually find the franchise system you are searching, then the information contai...