Five advantages to becoming a franchisee
Five advantages to becoming a franchisee The decision to enter the business world is an exciting time. The prospect of
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Thinking of buying a franchise?
Thinking of buying a franchise? The key qualities of a successful franchise owner. Buying a franchise is not just ‘buying
The Challenge of Recruiting Franchisor Staff
The Challenge of Recruiting Franchisor Staff Much is written about the recruitment of franchisees, and the difficulties franchisors face in
Aventus rebrands with new website, logos and locations
“Commercial Law, Done Differently” – Aventus rebrands with new website, logos and locations Aventus is excited to announce that 1
The lifecycle of a franchise system – INFOGRAPHIC
The lifestyle of a franchise system – INFOGRAPHIC All franchise systems have a life-cycle. From inception of the idea, to
ACCC takes action against franchisor GEOWASH Hand Car Wash
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has applied to the Federal Court for leave to commence proceedings against Geowash Pty
Calls for franchising sector inquiry gather steam, but should it only focus on the “negative stories”?
The prospect of a parliamentary inquiry into Australian franchising will be back on the table next week, but those familiar
Franchisor Update – Franchisor holding companies potentially liable for franchisee’s workplace law breaches
The Fair Work Act of 2009 (the Act) is Australia’s principal legislation that dictates a legal framework that all Australian
Psychometric testing for prospective franchisees. The way of the future?
Selecting a new franchisee can be a big risk for a franchise. Will this person perform well? Will they grow
The ‘Fairness in Franchising’ Report and the future landscape of franchising in Australia.
Franchisors and investors in them are the subject of criticism in the latest Australian Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and
Disclosures and the Franchise Code – The lesson of Ultra Tune
By a decision of the Federal Court on 18 January 2019 by Justice Bromwich, national franchisor Ultra Tune was ordered to
Franchise Recruitment – Part One – Tinder for Franchisors
The vast majority of franchise systems employ a recruitment process to both obtain expressions of interest from prospective franchisees, and
Aventus is on the move…!
Aventus Commercial Lawyers is moving from its current location in Fortitude Valley, to new premises at The Cove, 59 Doggett
Thinking of Franchising in New Zealand….?
Thinking of franchising into New Zealand? With relatively low barriers to entry for foreign franchise systems looking to enter the
It’s been a rough year, but is franchising in recession?
The election of a coalition government promised an economic boon that would re-instil confidence in the small business sector. Now,
Are you a company director? Be across the new rules.
The government has moved to tighten the rules around director resignations in a bid to crack down on backdating and
It’s just paper right? Do I really need to read my Franchise Agreement?
The Franchise industry in Australia has been under scrutiny recently with the Senate inquiry into the Franchise Code of Conduct
CASE Study – Protecting client data from employee theft
Case Study One – The entrepreneurial real estate agency and protecting client data Problem Client was a highly successful real
Case Study – Bringing franchise ideas to life through franchise incubation
Case Study- Bringing a franchise idea to life through franchise incubation Problem A new client came to us with
5 Takeaways From The International Franchise Expo 2019 – New York
Five Tips from the 2019 New York International Franchise Convention Recently we were lucky enough to attend the 2019 International
What we’re reading: ’21 lessons for the 21st century’; Yuval Noah Harari
What we’re reading: ’21 lessons for the 21st century’; Yuval Noah Harari As with most lawyers, we enjoy our books.
Crisis Control in COVID-19 – 3 tips for franchisors when your franchisees have been shut down
There is no doubt that COVID-19 is one of the greatest challenges the world has faced. The risks to health
The proposed franchise register. What you need to know!
The federal government has released plans to improve transparency in the $180 billion franchising sector that’s often plagued with disputes
Draft Franchising Code of Conduct Released for Public Consultation
The Australian Government has released a draft update to the Franchising Code of Conduct, with the consultation period open until