Why Franchise Compliance Matters

Franchisors regularly face compliance challenges, including:

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• Late or inaccurate disclosure documents

• Unfair contract terms and franchise controls

• Risk of penalties or franchise termination

• Supply chain restrictions and pricing control

• Enforcement of operational rules beyond the franchise agreement

• ACCC investigations and regulatory pressure

We act quickly to protect your rights and keep you trading confidently.

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Our Franchise Compliance Legal Services

Practical. Commercial. Results-driven.

Our lawyers provide full compliance coverage including:

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• Franchising Code compliance reviews

• Franchise Agreement compliance assessments

• Regulatory guidance and risk management

• Rights enforcement against franchisee breaches

• Reviewing Disclosure Documents and Franchise Disclosure Register profile

• Competition, marketing and consumer law checks

• Dispute resolution and ACCC response support

• Compliance frameworks for operators scaling to multiple sites

• Exit compliance and transfer requirements

We make compliance commercially workable - not a daily burden.

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We Represent Franchisors 

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We protect you and your Melbourne Franchise Network.

What you get with Whelan Lawyers:

• Commercially strategic compliance advice

• A proactive defence of your rights

• Clear communication + real-world solutions

• Risk visibility and dispute prevention

Your success drives our strategy. 

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Your Commercial Advantage Starts With Compliance

Based in Melbourne CBD, Whelan Lawyers is known for strategic, proactive and commercially intelligent franchise law advice. We help you operate confidently, enforce your rights, and maintain strong franchise relationships without unnecessary confrontation.

Call us for a complimentary initial consultation to discuss your franchise compliance needs.

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