Insights Whelan Lawyers – Melbourne Commercial, Franchising & Construction Lawyers

Introduction Entering a franchise arrangement is one of the most significant commercial decisions a business owner can make, and while understanding what to look for is critical, working with an experienced franchise lawyer in Melbourne ensures your disclosure documents and agreements are completely secure from day one. If you are considering purchasing a franchise, building a franchise network, or navigating a dispute within an existing system, the quality of your legal advi

“Franchising made easy” is a compelling pitch; the problem is that franchising is not easy, and those who tell you otherwise are often selling something far more expensive than their initial fee suggests.

Introduction Most prospective franchisors are focused, reasonably enough, on the beginning; the first territory, the first franchisee, the first year of trading. The exit is, at best, a distant abstraction. But the decisions made at the outset of a franchise system shape the value of that system more than almost any other factor, and by the time a founder is actively preparing for sale, most of the choices that will determine the valuation have already been made. The exit is

Introduction Franchising in Australia operates under a well-developed legal regime. The Franchising Code of Conduct, which has the force of law under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), sets minimum standards for disclosure, franchise agreements, and the conduct of the franchise relationship. The prospective franchisor must determine the architecture of the system before the legal drafting can commence. Structure decisions, such as, how territories are defined, how r