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Are you an accidental franchisor?

Is your business a distribution or licensed model, or a franchise? Here are the top signs that tell you if the business ...

Franchisors, is your intellectual property secure?

What is a franchisor’s intellectual property?

Abolition of Third Line Forcing and what it means for you

The absolute prohibition on third line forcing has been abolished. On the 6 November it was replaced with a test to judg...

Should franchisors help franchisees do business plans?

Sometimes, an inexperienced franchisee may approach a franchisor and ask for assistance creating a business plan. Howeve...

If the Franchisee breaches the franchising agreement, can the Franchisor terminate the agreement?

The Franchising Code (the Code) sets out certain requirements which must be complied with in order for a Franchisor to t...