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The Stages of a Business Sale in NSW

Buying or selling a business is a structured process that...

Security Retention Sums in Franchise Agreements – A Practical Safeguard for Fixed Premises Networks

In many franchise systems — particularly those operating from fixed...

Specific Purpose Funds – Why the New Franchising Code Changes Matter

For many years, franchisors have been familiar with the Franchising...

Electronic Execution of Franchise Documents – Convenient, but Not Without Risk

Electronic signing platforms such as DocuSign and Adobe Sign have...

Minimum Performance Criteria in Franchise Agreements: The Clause Franchisees Often Overlook (at Their Peril)

When franchisees review a franchise agreement, attention is usually drawn...

Franchisees: Do You Plan to Renew Your Franchise Agreement? Things You Need to Know

Most franchise agreements operate for a fixed term. Five, seven...

Before You Sign: A Franchise Review Is the Best Money You’ll Spend

Buying a franchise can be a fantastic way to step...

7 Quick Checks and Process Changes All Franchisors Should Undertake to Promote Code Compliance in 2026

As franchise lawyers, we’ll say this upfront: the Franchising Code...

Top Legal Takeaways for Franchisors in 2025

(And why staying compliant is more complicated than it looks)...

When Should I Introduce a Franchise Marketing Fund?

A franchise marketing fund can be one of the most...

Simple Ways Franchisors Can Promote Compliance with Workplace Laws Across Their Networks

Workplace compliance is one of the highest-risk areas for franchisors,...

Your Franchise Oracle’s 2026 Outlook (After a Flawless 2025)

Late last year I made seven bold calls about Australian...