The Franchising Code of Conduct

Franchising in Australia is governed by the Franchising Code of Conduct.

For your reference you can access a copy of the Franchising Code of Conduct here:

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The new National Business Names Registration System The new National Business Names Registration System should be up and running from the 28th of May 2012. This means you will only need to register your business name just the once and it will be registered nationally.  Businesses will no longer be required to register in each State and Territory the business will be operating in. If you already have a registered business name you will not have to do anything, your registration w...

When acting for a new franchisor the franchising lawyer will be engaged to give advice about franchising, structuring, business matters, leasing and other legal matters.  The franchising lawyer will also prepare the franchising suite of documents which will be used by the franchisor in granting franchises to franchisees and will govern the relationship moving forward. The franchising suite of documents prepared will vary from lawyer to lawyer.  Generally the franchisor will be p...