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When is a Renewal of a Franchise not a Renewal?

Posted on 20 August 2014
In the case of Civic Video Pty Limited v Yogies Pty Limited [2011] NSWSC 1107 it was held that, in certain circumstances the variations to a “renewal” agreement may be so great that the agreement may be a new agreement rather than a renewal.  That was held not to be the case here.  The old agreement and the new agreement were found to be on similar terms concerning the same franchise and the same products and imposing similar obligations on both the Franchise...
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Disclosure Document Update

Posted on 25 July 2014

Just a friendly reminder to Franchisors that it is time to update your Disclosure Documents.

The Franchising Code of Conduct requires you to update your Disclosure Document within 4 months of the end of each financial year.

 

 

Fines for a Breach of the Code

Posted on 18 July 2014

Fines for a Breach of the Code

Amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct were introduced into the House of Representatives yesterday which will, amongst other things, empower the ACCC to issue infringement notices for up to $8,500 for businesses who breach the Code.

Franchisors need to ensure their processes are correct leading up to the proposed start date of the amendments in January 2015 or it may become a very costly exercise.

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