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Cash Converters fined for breaching Franchising Code
Cash Converters failed to confirm information on the Franchise Disclosure Register.
ACCC warns tech giants are harming small businesses and competition
The ACCC's report suggests Australia needs to regulate the tech firms.
Fair Work Ombudsman takes ex-Burrito Bar franchisee to court
The FWO alleges the former operator failed to back-pay a worker's entitlements.
Franchising Code of Conduct changes: helping franchises assess ROI
Franchisors will have to show they have created fair and reasonable opportunities for ROI.
ASIC alleges systemic misconduct at RAMS
The Westpac subsidiary is cooperating with the regulator to resolve proceedings.
Bedshed penalised for alleged false claims over NDIS endorsement
The ACCC put businesses on notice over advertising practices relating to NDIS.
Hungry Jack’s fined $150,240 for omitting safety warnings on gift toys
The toys were recalled a month after the violation.
New look Franchising Code takes effect 1 April
The new-look Franchising Code takes effect tomorrow, 1 April 2025, with changes designed to strengthen franchisee protec...
Budget 2025 underwhelms with small business support: FCA, COSBOA
The Budget failed to provide a long term strategy for small business growth.
Government pledges $7m to ACCC to help fight franchising bad behaviour
The government aims to boost the ACCC's powers of enforcement with its cash injection.