Franchisors Liability for Franchisee Conduct
Marketing & Advertising Funds
A Reminder for franchisors that the rules around these funds now also apply to any “specific purpose fund” which include contributions sought by a franchisor from franchisees towards not only marketing but towards technology, refurbishment, training, group or specific projects, and sustainability or environmental funds. From 1 November 2025, these funds must now comply with […]
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.
Overseas Franchisors Coming “Down Under” in 2026
Franchising is well entrenched in Australia with over 90,000 businesses employing over 500,000 people, generating around $155.1 billion. Australia continues to be an attractive market for overseas franchise systems due to our standard of living, consumer spending and stable economic environment and regulatory systems.
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 […]
Food in Franchising
Wow. What a Year in Franchising!
Sanicki Lawyers Franchise License and Distribution team have been busy over 2025, and 2026 looks to be another exciting year in Franchising, acting for local and Overseas Franchisors coming to Australia and advising franchisees looking to take up a franchise opportunity. We have also been busy resolving disputes between franchisors and franchisees and negotiating exits […]
Have you registered your Franchise and updated your details on the Franchise register?
The ACCC recently issued infringement notices with a penalty of $16,500 each against Cash Converters Pty Ltd (Cash Converters) and Mobile Travel Agents Pty Ltd (MTA) for failure to comply with their obligations under the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code).
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.
Why Establish a Franchise System?
If you have a solid profitable business with a recognised brand and reputation and looking to expand your brand into areas, you would not otherwise consider such as interstate you might consider establishing a franchise system. The first step is to seek specialist advice from a Specialist Franchise Lawyer as we will carefully consider all […]
Update – Childcare franchise sector in Australia 2024
While there are a number of business sectors under enormous financial pressure such as retail business and the construction sector, with many of those businesses failing to survive post the pandemic, the Early Learning sector continues to thrive due to the governments subsidies and the need for early learning centres in metropolitan, rural regional areas […]
Franchise Review – What’s in store in 2024/2025
The Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code) sunset date is 1 April 2025 which means the Code then ceases to exist and will then not be legally enforceable after 27 years in operation since its establishment in 1988. The Code provides a framework for fairness in franchising for both parties and addresses the power imbalance […]