Franchising

ACCC alleges Ultra Tune in contempt of court

The ACCC has instituted contempt of court proceedings against Ultra Tune Australia Pty Ltd (Ultra Tune) for allegedly breaching court orders which restrained Ultra Tune from contravening parts of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Code) and for allegedly failing to comply with the requirements of a court-ordered compliance program.

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The information statement for prospective franchisees

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Franchising supply arrangements and restrictions

Supply arrangements are when a franchisor controls who a franchisee can get their supplies from, what they can sell, or who they can sell to.

Costs that a franchisor can't pass on

Franchisors will ask franchisees to pay for lots of different costs. Under the code, there are some costs that franchisors can’t ask franchisees to pay for and some circumstances where costs can't be passed on.

Terminating a franchise agreement after receiving lease information

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Changing your mind after signing a franchise agreement

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Documents a franchisor must give a franchisee before starting

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Franchising

ACCC alleges Ultra Tune in contempt of court

The key facts sheet

The disclosure document

The franchise agreement

The information statement for prospective franchisees

Franchising supply arrangements and restrictions

Costs that a franchisor can't pass on

Terminating a franchise agreement after receiving lease information

Changing your mind after signing a franchise agreement

Documents a franchisor must give a franchisee before starting

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