Franchising Code fact sheets

A checklist to help prospective franchisees assess business opportunities before making an investment decision. For more information contact the Small business helpline on 1300 302 021.

If you are thinking about starting a small business, franchising can offer many benefits. Franchising systems generally include a proven business model, an established brand or product, and support...

The Franchising Code of Conduct is a mandatory code that regulates the conduct of parties to a franchising agreement in their dealings with one another. In any business, disputes are a fact of life...

Disclosure of relevant information before entering into a business transaction assists people to make properly informed decisions. For this reason, franchisors and franchisees have rights and res...