Franchising
Addisons has extensive experience in Franchising law and in conducting a franchise business. We act for Australian and international franchisors as well as Australian franchisees.
Services include:
- The application of the mandatory Franchising Code of Conduct ("Code").
- The proposed changes to the Code, due to be introduced during 2007.
- Establishing a franchise in Australia.
- Selection of franchised businesses and/or franchisees.
- The disclosure requirements of franchisors and franchisees.
- The production of disclosure documents, franchise agreements and manuals which comply with the Code.
- Day to day legal and operational advice to franchisors and franchisees.
- Dispute resolution between franchisors and franchisees, including litigation.
- Termination/assignment of franchise agreements