Understanding the 2025 Franchising Code of Conduct: Key Insights

The 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. This session covered important points to ensure members gain a thorough understanding of these transitions and how best to deal with this in practice. Elizabeth, a respected member of the QLS Franchising Committee with substantial expertise in this area, guided attendees through the intricacies of the new provisions.

This session was of great importance for practitioners acting for both Franchisors and Franchisees. The expert presenter covered the following points to ensure members gained a thorough understanding of the changes:

• An examination of the changes introduced by the new Franchising Code of Conduct, ensuring a clear understanding of the updated regulatory framework.
• The timing of the changes as they are staged in their date of effect, providing clarity on the implementation timeline.
• The impact on franchisors and franchisees alike, detailing how both parties will be affected by the new provisions.

For anyone dealing with the complexities of the 2025 Franchising Code, the insights shared by Elizabeth Gore-Jones are incredibly valuable for staying compliant and operating effectively.

Don't navigate these significant changes alone. The Franchise & Business Lawyers possess substantial expertise in this area and are dedicated to helping you understand and implement these new provisions.

Contact The Franchise & Business Lawyers today to discuss how the 2025 Franchising Code of Conduct impacts your business and ensure your compliance.