What a year in franchising: 2025/26!
Sanicki Lawyers Franchise License and Distribution team were kept extremely busy over the last year, acting for local and overseas franchisors coming to Australia, advising franchisees, resolving disputes and negotiating exits without resort to costly litigation.
What makes a successful Franchise system in 2026?
A New Year, a new opportunity, another new franchise system awaits! Is it just having a strong brand and presence in the market, good systems and a product or service that consumers want or need? Businesses need to embrace new technology and provide quality products or services while operating in a competitive market. The key […]
New Franchising Code provisions which come into effect from 1 November 2025.
The new Franchising Code of Conduct commenced 1 April 2025. The New Code contained transitional provisions that come into effect 1 November 2025. We have been working with our Franchisors to ensure their compliance with the New Code and Franchisors should be aware of the following provisions that will soon come into effect as follows.
Key Challenges for Companies and Boards in 2025 and Beyond
The world is moving at a greater pace than we can imagine, and companies and boards must now deal with a vast range of issues that place the company and directors at risk unless they are on top of their game and they have in place policies, procedures and resources to deal with them.
Franchisors – Reminders to Update
Licensing v Franchises in Australia
Retail Lease Act update – Can a Tenant withhold paying rent?
Do You Need a Business Lawyer in Melbourne? Here’s When It’s Essential
Starting or running a business in Melbourne comes with a constant stream of decisions, some routine, others with lasting consequences. Legal matters often fall into the latter category, yet many business owners delay seeking support until they’re facing a serious issue. Knowing when to engage with a business lawyer is not being over-cautious; doing so […]
The Franchise Disclosure Register 2023 –A Reminder to all Franchisors
The Franchise disclosure register is a free online register that gives franchisees access to the franchisor’s information to help them make an informed decision before proceeding with a franchise system. The register is hosted and maintained by the Australian Government’s Treasury Department. However, all franchise content on the register is published by franchisors. Franchisors must […]
The Intersection Between Generative AI and Copyright
At its core, copyright is a part of an artist’s moral and personal right to recognition and respect for their work. In protecting particular forms of expression, copyright legislation attempts to strike a balance between competing interests and policy considerations – without conferring a monopoly on facts or information. [1] Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has […]
Directors’ Duties and Obligations in 2023
Directors’ duties govern the relationship between directors, the company, and shareholders and  creditors when in financial difficulty. The fundamental principle governing directors’ responsibilities is that directors must comply with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) as well as a myriad of other legislation and common law principles. Rule 1 and this is the most important rule […]