The Federal Government’s franchising inquiry has received submissions from more than 15 angry franchisees, alleging unconscionable conduct…
The Federal Government’s franchising inquiry has received submissions from more than 15 angry franchisees, alleging unconscionable conduct…
MPs call for more franchise legislation ahead of inquiry. JASON GEHRKE By Jason GehrkeBarely days after the High Court handed-down its dec…
West Australian parliamentarian Joanna Gash has renewed calls for the Australian Federal Police to launch an investigation into accusations …
The Franchise Council of Australia’s decision to fund the Ketchell case was vindicated yesterday when the High Court overturned a legal pr…
A career path in business for franchisees is a real choice. JASON GEHRKE By Jason GehrkeFor many prospective franchisees, buying a franchi…
Poor franchisor performance versus a wilful attempt to deceive are two different things, yet both are unfortunately tarred with the same bru…
News flash: Sex doesn’t sell franchises. It just sells sex. But you wouldn’t know this from the models in short skirts hired to attract …
Don’t worry about the economic gloom, we’ve had a ray of winter sunshine this week. Don’t worry about the economic gloom, we’ve ha…
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched legal action against franchisor Seal-A-Fridge and its director Nigel Rooney,…
There’s blood in the water of the franchise sector and the sharks are circling. JASON GEHRKE By Jason GehrkeBlood in the water? At least…
Victoria’s Small Business Commissioner says his office has seen a sharp increase in the number of franchise and business-to-business dispu…
Franchisor failure is an unsavoury topic which participants in the sector rarely discuss publicly. But here goes. JASON GEHRKE By Jason Ge…
