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Who owns the marketing fund on liquidation?
Did you know as a franchisor holding a separate marketing fund account if your franchise business is liquidated, franchi...
7 crucial questions on privacy rules
The sale and purchase of a small business or franchise often includes the vendor’s client list and client personal infor...
When staff walk out with your trade secrets
Thanks for the memories, oh and your confidential information! What can you do when an employee walks out the door with ...
How to time franchisees start dates
Setting the dates for a new franchisee to start training and business operations can be somewhat like a tug of war. Ever...
5 things franchisors can negotiate with franchisees
Showing an openness towards working with a franchisee to negotiate a franchise deal will be an excellent foundation to y...
5 things franchisors must know about the inquiry
Seventy-one. That’s how many recommendations were made in the recent Parliamentary inquiry report into franchising. And ...
5 vital tips for your joint venture
A joint venture is an arrangement between two or more individuals or companies. It is generally used to achieve a specif...
Workplace liability – Why employers need to know about the latest McDonald’s ruling
Experts are warning that the latest decision from the Industrial Court of Queensland may have sweeping implications for ...
Terminating a franchise agreement: how to get it right
Facing the final curtain … said Frank Sinatra. Franchise agreements can and do end in all sorts of circumstances.