Wow. What a Year in Franchising!

Wow. What a Year in Franchising!

October 6, 2025

Taya Foxman

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6 October 2025

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Commercial, 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 without resorting to costly litigation.

We have to sing our own praises (otherwise no one else will!)

We have been very pleased to assist over the past 12 months Franchisors from the UK, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore and Europe to enter the Australian market and ensure their Franchise Code compliance.

Australia is one of the most highly regulated countries in the franchise sector with a mandatory Code of conduct.

With our over 35 years of experience in the franchise sector we provide clients not only legal but commercial advice about their market sector.

We also have a network of consultants that can assist our overseas franchisors in the areas of demographics, financial modelling, property and leasing and marketing and recruitment.

Growth sectors

The growth areas are health and beauty services, home care, early learning and children’s programs and the competition keeps coming with overseas brands coming in the hospitality QSR sector.

Look out AI is here!

How will AI impact on business sectors ? Franchisors need to factor this into their business models and systems and consider the impact of AI on their business and franchisees.

Whether seeking advice as a Franchisor, Master Franchisee or Franchisee seeking specialist advice will reduce your risks and help to ensure success.

We are also members of the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) the International Franchise Lawyers Association (IFLA) and the Global Law Network with associate law firms around the world who can assist our clients looking to expand overseas.

Contact:

Robert Toth: Special Counsel

Accredited Commercial & Franchise Law Specialist